A pre-dawn pursuit and police shooting closed northbound I‑405 near Howard Hughes Parkway in Westchester; one person was hospitalized and no officers were injured.

Irvine police arrested two people after recovering a signal jammer and stolen credit cards; the department says fraudulent charge alerts helped lead them to the suspects. Officials urge drivers to double‑check locks and monitor accounts.

A Santa Monica man is expected to plead guilty after allegedly posting an ICE lawyer's private information online and urging "swatting" attacks.

Two LAPD officers were placed on unpaid leave after DACA renewal delays left work permits expired, adding strain to an already short‑staffed department.

Two South Gate men pleaded guilty after prosecutors say they trailed casino winners and ambushed them on L.A. freeways, stealing more than $274,000 in winnings and property.

Prosecutors say siblings followed and fatally shot a Cerritos businessman so they could steal his SUV; notebooks seized at a May hearing reportedly show plans for more violence against relatives. New testimony has expanded authorities' portrait of the case.

A man was hospitalized in serious condition after a North Hollywood house fire on W. Friar Street; firefighters say a firearm was involved and LAPD is treating the scene as a crime scene.

A 27‑year‑old Long Beach man was arrested after detectives linked him to a May 28 stabbing on California Avenue. The victim was hospitalized and is in stable condition.

A man was found shot to death in Pico Rivera early Thursday. LASD homicide detectives are investigating and asking the public to share any tips or footage.

A Riverside‑origin chase moved into Orange County and ended after the driver ditched a black Mercedes at a hotel and ran inside, officials say. Authorities say the suspect was wanted for burglary.

Depositions allege LAUSD acting superintendent Andrés Chait approved the 2016 return of suspended coach Terry Gillard to a Sun Valley high school, a decision critics say led to further abuse.

A jury found Clifford Chaun Loyer guilty of killing two unhoused men in downtown Los Angeles; sentencing is set for June 26. Advocates point to wider risks for people living on the streets.

Prosecutors say Loma Linda University Health will pay roughly $7.5M after inspectors found hazardous waste and patient records in landfill‑bound trash; the system must overhaul waste and record‑handling practices.