Two Los Angeles men pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identity theft, admitting to stealing at least $2.7 million through a check scam using Instagram.

Crescenta Valley shoppers are warned of frequent purse thefts, with police urging vigilance and providing safety tips to prevent unattended bags from being targeted by thieves.

Firefighters in Hollywood extinguished a fire at a vacant building on Sunset Boulevard in 11 minutes, with no injuries reported; the cause is under investigation.

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake in Corona, California, caused no reported injuries or structural damage, with the LAFD swiftly assessing the city and reinforcing earthquake safety protocols.

A North Hollywood former restaurant caught fire, which was extinguished in 17 minutes by LAFD with no injuries reported. Cause of the fire is under investigation.

Los Angeles will have a break from morning fog with a high of 74°F and winds up to 15 mph. Evening fog will return, and temperatures will drop to 56°F. The weekend may see cooler weather and a chance of showers on Saturday night.

Culver City Council discusses bans on single-use plastics and tobacco, considers impact on local stakeholders, and addresses public safety and social equality issues.

Oxnard man, Jacob Caliboso, was convicted of second-degree murder for a DUI crash that killed a grandmother and her granddaughter while under the influence.

Sean Briseno was arrested at a courthouse for illegal firearm possession, which led to further searches revealing more weapons and drugs, resulting in multiple felony charges.

Firefighters extinguished a Simi Valley house fire that began outside and spread. One person was rescued with minor injuries. Five residents, assisted by the Red Cross, were displaced. The cause is under investigation.

A pastor and foster father in Hesperia has been charged with sexually abusing two minors and is being held on a $5 million bail as the investigation continues.

A car making an illegal turn in Long Beach collided with a semi-truck, resulting in one fatality and one critical injury. Police are investigating the crash.

Los Angeles County firefighters extinguished an early morning fire at their own Fire Station 164 in Huntington Park, which damaged several fire trucks.