Shaquille O'Neal observed as Orange County firefighters skillfully rescued individuals from a stuck elevator, expressing his appreciation for their efforts.

A garage fire in the 21000 block of Bellcroft Drive, Lake Forest, was extinguished within 20 minutes by firefighters. The blaze resulted in the unfortunate death of a dog, while the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

A man in Needles, CA, was arrested after becoming aggressive and fighting with deputies who responded to a medical call. The altercation caused minor injuries to an officer.

Deputies in San Bernardino arrested a man from Mexico after finding 50 baggies of meth in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop in Victorville. His bail is set at $1 million.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department advises travelers to secure their homes by trusting someone to monitor, locking up, not oversharing on social media, and giving the illusion of occupancy.

One man was killed and another injured in a shooting in Hawthorne, with no suspect identified and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigating.

A man was arrested in Long Beach for negligently discharging a firearm on Chestnut Avenue. The incident caused no injuries, and police recovered the weapon. The investigation is ongoing.

A missing 69-year-old woman with cognitive issues, Carmen A. Estrada, returned home safely in Long Beach after being reported missing on December 18, 2023.

Long Beach has opened an Inclement Weather Shelter at its Multi-Service Center to protect the homeless against cold temperatures and storms, as announced by Mayor Rex Richardson.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is seeking public help to locate a missing at-risk 17-year-old, Angelina Jolie Mariscal, last seen in Palmdale on December 18.

Los Angeles is seeking a new general manager for LADWP to continue the city's move towards 100% clean energy by 2035, as current manager Marty Adams retires after 39 years.

Homicide detectives investigate a death in an alley in Compton, with the male victim pronounced dead at the scene; identity and case details undisclosed.

LAPD detectives recovered over 200 stolen electronic devices in the Westlake district, leading to a woman's arrest for receiving stolen property. The items included Apple products and expensive camera equipment.