The LAFD extinguished a fire at an abandoned building in Green Meadows in 17 minutes; no injuries were reported, and the fire’s cause is under investigation.

Los Angeles County health officials have closed Inner Cabrillo Beach and issued a water use warning for Mothers Beach due to bacterial contamination from sewage discharge, affecting Valentine's Day beach plans.

Los Angeles forecast promises clearing skies and a sunny Valentine's Day with temperatures around 64 degrees, turning cooler at night. More sunshine and slight warming expected throughout the week, with rain possible starting Saturday evening.

Individuals have been recorded BASE jumping from Oceanwide Plaza, a vandalized, abandoned building in downtown Los Angeles, prompting a police crackdown.

Anaheim is considering a new ordinance that would allow city staff to enforce vendor regulations without county officials and impound vendors' equipment.

Firefighters in Santa Barbara County saved a cow stuck in mud for nearly five hours at Dos Pueblo Ranch. The rescue involved wooden planks and teams from the fire department and animal control.

A construction crew hit a gas line at Glendale Galleria, causing an evacuation; no injuries were reported as responders swiftly contained the situation.

A house fire in Del Rey, Los Angeles, resulted in one fatality and one critical injury. The blaze took 37 firefighters around 40 minutes to extinguish.

LA County acknowledged Sgt. Nikki Alexander as the first Black woman sergeant in the Long Beach Police Department, celebrating her career and community work during Black History Month.

A large tree fell in Beverly Crest, blocking Coldwater Canyon Drive, toppling power lines, and causing traffic delays. There were no injuries, and the road reopened by 10 a.m. after cleanup efforts.

Border Patrol agents in Indio, California, confiscated 154 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $278,000 from a Mexican citizen during Operation Apollo.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appoints Dr. Etsemaye P. Agonafer as the first Deputy Mayor of Homelessness and Community Health to address the homelessness crisis.

One person died in a DUI crash in Los Angeles when a Tesla struck a Chevrolet. The Tesla driver faces a murder charge and is held on $2,000,000 bail. The LAPD seeks witnesses.