An early-morning blaze damaged a Farmer Boys at 641 W Redondo Beach Blvd in Harbor Gateway. LAFD knocked it down in about 25 minutes and reported no injuries.

Officers shot and injured a suspect wanted in an assault with a deadly weapon near 7th and Ceres; the person was hospitalized and investigators are on scene.

Beverly Hills police say mailed IRS checks are being intercepted and altered. We explain safer payment options and the steps to report stolen checks.

A man was killed Tuesday in a Pacific Palisades hit‑and‑run on Palisades Circle. LAPD is searching for the driver and asks anyone with information to contact detectives.

The LAPD announced the death of Police Officer III Daniel N. Malek, who served in the Northeast Area. The department posted a brief tribute and named survivors.

A Compton driver will serve six months after a plea deal in the June crash that killed 15‑year‑old Carlos Ramirez at a Long Beach bus stop.

L.A. County Fire crews worked a confined-space rescue Wednesday afternoon in the 1800 block of Gillette Road in Pomona; officials said units were "actively working" the scene.

Former Nickelodeon actor Chris O'Neal was arrested in Malibu on a felony burglary charge; investigators say multiple people were detained and items were taken.

A 23-year-old was found shot dead in an alley near Palmdale International Shopping Mall; detectives have identified him and are seeking tips from the public.

A five-vehicle crash in Covina early Wednesday left four people injured after an alleged domestic dispute; a suspect was later taken into custody.

A Koreatown rideshare driver was arrested at SFO and accused of using a fake company to secure nearly $2 million in COVID relief, then moving proceeds into cryptocurrency. Court filings show seizures and return motions tied to the case.

Santa Monica police say SMART Center tech — cameras, ALPRs and drones — helped them locate and arrest a 26‑year‑old after an armed convenience‑store incident on Lincoln Boulevard.

A 34-year-old Fillmore man was arrested after two alleged teen assaults left one hospitalized; deputies say tips helped lead to the capture.