One person died in an early morning crash involving a semi-truck on the 10 Freeway in Ontario, prompting the closure of westbound lanes. A beam fell from an overpass bridge after being struck, leading to further collisions.

A hoax call led to an evacuation and SWAT team response at the Parkwest Bicycle Casino and Hotel in Bell Gardens, causing traffic delays and a significant disruption.

California has reduced EBT fraud by 83% using advanced technology, including a machine learning data model with an 82% success rate, chip-and-tap EBT cards, forced PIN resets, the ebtEDGE app, arrests of fraudsters, and public education campaigns.

LAFD rescued an uninjured hiker who got lost off-trail in Hollywood Hills West using air and ground operations.

Three gang-affiliated suspects were arrested in Fillmore for burglaries and thefts, including a January 14th theft of gardening equipment. A community tip led to their capture, and they face charges including gang conspiracy and street terrorism.

Skeletal remains found in 1966 identified as Ronald Joseph Cole, a man missing since 1983, after a collaborative effort involving the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, DNA Doe Project, and Astrea Forensics.

Grenades found at a vacant house near an elementary school in San Gabriel Valley led to a lockdown and a law enforcement response. The situation was resolved with no harm.

A shooting in Oxnard on Christmas injured a teen; weeks later, police arrested 24-year-old Erick Pablo-Aldama for attempted murder. The investigation continues, with the public urged to share information.

An invite-only lounge called Maître D opens next to Drake's in Montrose this Saturday with $3k individual fees and a curated wine and food program.

Mayor Karen Bass mourns the death of civic leader Joy Atkinson, highlighting her impact on LA, her activism, political mentorship, and service as a commissioner.

LAPD is probing an incident where a pedestrian stop by the Newton Gang Enforcement Detail led to Steve Lynch's injury and discovery of a firearm on him.

Two separate shootings occurred in Long Beach; one resulted in an injury and an uncooperative victim, the other led to an arrest with no injuries. Police are investigating both incidents.

The LBPD is asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest from a 2025 shooting murder, by sharing video stills and a detailed suspect description.