A man was fatally shot on Christmas evening in Los Angeles. The local sheriff's department is now investigating the incident which left a Hispanic male deceased. Witnesses are urged to provide information.

A police dog was hurt while arresting a burglary suspect in Pasadena; the dog is recovering, and the suspect is charged with burglary and injuring a police animal. Roads have since reopened.

LAFD Air Ops heroically rescued an injured female hiker from the Hollywood Hills West after she may have fractured her ankle from a fall. The successful hoist operation took place on Christmas Day.

Los Angeles enforces a no-burn order due to air quality concerns, affecting holiday traditions and daily practices, despite mostly sunny weather and temperatures around 68 degrees.

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit Fontana, California, on Christmas Eve, causing no reported damage or injuries. Residents experienced weak shaking; the event highlighted the area's seismic activity.

Long Beach is searching for a man who severely assaulted Beth Quintana early Saturday, leaving her with significant injuries. She fought back, but the assailant stole her purse and remains at large. A GoFundMe has been set up for her expenses.

A couple in Fullerton was violently robbed of jewelry and heirlooms in their driveway after being followed home from a store, an incident captured on video.

Los Angeles has implemented a ban on wood burning for Christmas due to predicted high air pollution levels, exempting only homes over 3,000 feet and those without other heating options.

A fatal crash between a car and a motorcycle on PCH in Malibu led to road closures for investigation. The motorcycle rider died on the scene; no factors like speed or alcohol were cited.

A Christmas Eve standoff in Hermosa Beach ended with a dead body found in a burned residence after the occupant, involved in a domestic dispute, had barricaded himself inside.

Two San Bernardino County deputies were arrested for drug-related offenses after an investigation spurred by a tip. Jonathan Campos and Ricardo Alonzo Baires were caught with suspected cocaine; both have posted bail and await prosecution.

Two men face charges after leading deputies on a chase in a stolen motorhome, crashing it, and subsequently barricading themselves inside in Rancho Cucamonga.

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Cave and Technical Rescue Team aided the rescue of a man trapped in a crevasse near Point Loma, San Diego, using micro blasting techniques. The operation lasted nearly 20 hours amid challenging conditions.