Helena Donato-Sapp was named Long Beach's second Youth Poet Laureate for her inspiring poetry and involvement in social justice; she's also the youngest City Commissioner for the city's Commission for Women and Girls.

A female pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Pomona; the driver is cooperating with the investigation.

Border Patrol agents on Interstate 10 arrested a woman carrying 29 pounds of fentanyl in her SUV with her children; she's an undocumented alien, and the narcotics were hidden in a box with fake shelves.

San Bernardino County opens the 2024 swim season on May 25 at Glen Helen and Yucaipa Regional Parks, featuring new waterslides, with swim fees ranging from $7 to $17, and free entry for toddlers.

Long Beach Fleet Services was named the top fleet in the U.S. and Canada at the Government Fleet Expo, recognized for leadership and operational efficiency.

A Los Angeles woman, Lisa Ann Heflin, faces over 22 years in prison if convicted on charges resulting from a high-speed chase that ended in a crash on the 405 Freeway.

The Glendale Police Department arrested eight suspects tied to burglaries and hit-and-run incidents, with charges including felony evading and conspiracy to commit burglary.

An off-duty LAPD officer, Richard Podkowski, was arrested and booked for assault with a deadly weapon and is currently on administrative leave pending investigations.

Two men were arrested in Los Angeles for suspected involvement in the theft of $175,000 worth of copper sheets. They are being held on suspicion of receiving stolen property.

A young boy died in Palmdale; LA County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are investigating. Details remain limited as the search for clarity continues. Public assistance is sought.

Jonathan A. Barajas Nava faces federal arson charges for targeting a church preschool and a strip mall in San Bernardino County.

An Orange County man is charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds, wire fraud, and money laundering, involving misuse of PPP and EIDL funds.

Eduardo Vicente Pelayo Rodriguez of Riverside County was indicted on 18 counts, including stalking and swatting, involving threats to schools and airports. He faces significant prison time if convicted.