The LAPD seeks public help in locating 79-year-old Leonardo Martinez, a critical missing person with dementia.

A fire destroyed a shed at the Griffith Park & Southern Railroad's maintenance yard, but firefighters contained it, avoiding injuries or damage to the train and tracks.

Authorities are investigating two fires at Los Angeles-area schools to determine if they are connected or were caused by arson. No injuries reported; causes of both fires remain under investigation.

A body was found at the base of cliffs in Point Fermin Park, San Pedro. LAFD conducted a helicopter hoist recovery with LAPD and medical examiner's assistance. The investigation is ongoing with no details on the cause of death released.

A family in Pomona had to evacuate their home after a large tree fell on it, causing significant damage and leading to the structure being red-tagged as unsafe. No injuries were reported.

Juan Carrera Suarez faces charges including assault after a high-speed chase where he hit a police car in Hesperia and was arrested with an intoxicated minor.

An 88-year-old man, Jemie Sagulo, died after being hit by a vehicle in Loma Linda, with the driver, Eddalee Tolentino, cooperating in the investigation.

Babysitter and kids faced burglary in Encino; suspects fled when they found the house occupied. Another nearby incident involved a mother and children hiding from home invaders. No injuries reported; police are investigating both cases.

Los Angeles sues an "Airbnb business coach" for allegedly converting over 30 rent-controlled apartments into Airbnb vacation rentals, violating housing regulations.

A South Los Angeles store suffered a smash-and-grab robbery by suspects who rammed a car into the shop, stealing $25,000 in goods. No arrests have been made yet.

Pharmacist Irina Sadovsky and associate Shahriar Kalantari were sentenced for health care fraud involving fake claims and black market prescription drug sales, defrauding Medicare and Medi-Cal.

In San Juan Capistrano, Joseph Brandon Gervil is accused of decapitating his parents and their dog, with the incident resulting in an officer-involved shooting.

Emerson Mercado of Fillmore pleaded guilty to automobile insurance fraud after changing his policy and filing a false claim regarding a car collision date.