The Riverside County Sheriff warns of an increase in sophisticated crimes in Palm Desert, advising residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

LA County health officials advise against ocean activities at several beaches due to high bacteria levels, with updates available online and via a hotline.

A man posing as a priest suspected of multiple church burglaries was arrested in Moreno Valley, linked to both California crimes and a Pennsylvania felony warrant.

Los Angeles weather forecast predicts a mix of conditions, including patchy fog, sunshine, possible showers, and breezy winds, with temperatures fluctuating around the low 70s and down to mid-50s.

A man was arrested for selling "Hive" malware, enabling cyberattacks and data theft, facing federal charges after being caught by an undercover agent.

Kevin Ray James will stand trial for the 1997 murder of bank teller Monica Leech after a judge found sufficient evidence.

Santa Monica City Council approves a project for affordable housing on 4th Street to address their homelessness crisis, including a mix of residential units and retail spaces.

Santa Monica's Arts & Literacy Festival on April 27 will feature robots, a dance party, educational activities, and performances, including mariachi music and folklorico dance.

Deion Dawson of Ojai was arrested after a narcotics investigation for dealing cocaine and possessing an illegal rifle, with additional charges for battery against a detective.

Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus announces service changes and public hearings for community feedback on its Brighter Blue five-year plan, aiming to improve frequency and expand service hours.

Firefighters extinguished a late-night blaze at a Santa Ana apartment; all residents and pets were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation, and the American Red Cross is assisting those displaced.

A Hesperia man was arrested for DUI with his two young children in the car, unsecured, facing DUI and child abuse charges.

A missing 26-year-old woman with cognitive health issues, Alexandria Janelle Thompson, was found safe in Victorville after prompt search efforts by local authorities.