Three arrested after a gang-related attack in Thousand Oaks left two teens with severe head injuries; authorities charged them with attempted homicide and gang participation.

The Ventura County South Fire, covering 2,715 acres, was contained by firefighters after rapid expansion due to strong winds and dry brush. Evacuations were mandated, and the cause is under investigation.

Eight individuals were arrested in a sting operation by Santa Monica and LAPD during a crackdown on a retail theft spree targeting a specific retailer.

Firefighters battled a house fire in Santa Ana, rescuing all occupants. Two people were burned but declined hospital care. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Firefighters in Garden Grove stopped a fire in an abandoned home from spreading to an adjacent strip mall, averting severe damage to local businesses. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Kelly Lynette Cronn was charged with assaulting officers after a deputy-involved shooting in Palm Desert; she is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.

Yasmine-Imani McMorrin has become Culver City's first woman of color mayor, taking office after serving as Vice Mayor and City Council member since 2020.

Authorities in Chino Hills arrested Joseph Fullen for using a stolen credit card after a vehicle burglary. Surveillance footage linked him to the crime, and most stolen items were recovered.

The Long Beach Police arrested Edson Alonso Burgosgonales for negligently firing a gun, causing property damage but no injuries. His bail is set at $35,000.

The Long Beach Police partnered with MADD to educate the public on sober driving through the "Know Your Limit" program using breathalyzers to show the impact of alcohol consumption.

A man in Glendale is charged with a hate crime for attacking a Mexican street vendor with concrete and racial slurs. The incident caused minor injuries and equipment damage.

A man was shot and killed in Whittier, and the LA County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau is investigating. They urge witnesses to come forward with information.

The LA County Homeless Initiative proposes a $669.3 million budget to combat homelessness, inviting public feedback on the spending plans until December 22.