A fire broke out in a Simi Valley home, with firefighters responding to heavy flames and smoke. All occupants were safe, but one person was evaluated for smoke inhalation. The fire was largely contained by 11:35 AM.

A 20-year-old Oxnard man is charged with 10 felonies, including child exploitation and human trafficking, with additional allegations of breaching trust.

A Fillmore man was sentenced to two years in prison for a lewd act on a child and must register as a sex offender. He abused his position as a church youth coordinator in 2013.

Matthew Hallock has been appointed as the new Fire Chief for Santa Monica, bringing over 24 years of experience in public safety and emergency management.

The Santa Monica City Council has approved new tenant protections to combat rising evictions, including safeguards against rent hikes and harassment, and assistance for victims of constructive evictions.

LA County Committee is considering a voting system change for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District to meet CVRA requirements, with a public forum scheduled on January 31.

Irvine's Great Park hosts a free jazz concert series "Jazz in the Palm Court" alongside an art exhibition, with events scheduled on Feb 17, Mar 9, and Apr 20.

Irvine Police seek public help to identify three suspects in a December purse theft and subsequent credit card fraud case, sharing surveillance footage online.

Andrew Michael Standridge was arrested for a series of iPad thefts from Target stores after Irvine Police Department's public appeal led to community tips and coordinated law enforcement efforts.

The body of missing Crestline man Christian Alan Petrie was found by search crews in a remote area, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause of death.

Charles Moore was arrested for assaulting a gas station employee in Victorville after being asked to leave for harassment. He was booked on charges including assault and vandalism.

Authorities identified Thomas Eugene Creech as the suspect in the 1974 murder of Daniel Walker along California's Interstate-40, ending a nearly five-decade-old cold case.

The Long Beach Police Department is investigating three separate pharmacy robberies that occurred on January 22nd, where thieves stole prescription drugs and frightened employees.