Former USC linebacker Abdul-Malik McClain pleads guilty to orchestrating a $1 million COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud scheme, risking up to 20 years in prison.

The Manhattan Beach Police summarized their week's activity, reporting 16 arrests, responding to 734 calls, and documenting 21 traffic collisions and 45 crime reports, including burglaries and assaults.

Former financial TV analyst James Arthur McDonald Jr. was arrested on charges including securities fraud. He allegedly lost millions in speculative moves and misused investor funds on personal expenses.

A Texas man received a 33-month sentence for making violent threats against Congresswoman Maxine Waters, with an added hate crime determination for racial motivation.

A 2-year-old girl, Merida Castillo, was accidentally killed by a relative driving an RV at Dockweiler State Beach. The LAPD is investigating the incident.

The "Post Fire" grew to over 15,000 acres near Gorman, California, prompting evacuations and challenging firefighting efforts due to strong winds and flying embers.

Two suspects were detained after a police chase in North Hollywood, surrendering peacefully to LAPD on Riverside Drive. The initial reason for the pursuit remains unclear.

A drive-by shooting in Santa Ana resulted in the death of a 13-year-old and injured another teenager. The suspect, Raymond Mario Jimenez, faces multiple charges including murder.

A woman was found dead in her Rancho Cucamonga home, and her son was arrested on suspicion of her murder. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

A man was fatally stabbed during an altercation at a Long Beach homeless encampartment, leading to an ongoing homicide investigation involving LBPD Homicide Detectives.

The LBPD reported multiple incidents involving shootings and firearms confiscation, including a no-hit altercation and an injury from a separate shooting. Two guns were also seized during a traffic stop.

A man was attacked and then hit by multiple vehicles on E. Hueneme Road in Oxnard; he died at the scene. Police are investigating the assault and seeking witnesses.

The Max Fire in Lancaster, CA, rapidly grew from a few acres to 338, threatening 1,000 homes. Firefighters contained it by evening, with aerial footage showing the damage. Other nearby fires highlighted California's wildfire challenges.