Seventeen individuals have been arrested for smuggling drugs, including fentanyl, from Mexico into the U.S. using fire extinguishers. The operation, called "Smoke Jumpers," also seized drugs and revealed a complex trafficking network.

The LAPD is seeking help to find Matilde Soto, 74, who disappeared on February 12, and is at risk due to her medical condition. She was last seen in the 2100 block of 81st Street, Los Angeles.

The LAFD responded to a report of a deceased person in the LA River, leading to travel delays while they recovered the body. The incident remains under investigation.

LA County reports significant strides in its emergency homelessness response, with thousands housed and innovative programs launched including Pathway Home.

Greg Fish has been appointed as Glendale Fire Department’s Fire Chief, marking his return to the position he held from 2015-2018, after retirement from Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District.

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.