A suspected DUI driver caused a fatal wrong-way crash on the 215 Freeway in Riverside, resulting in the death of one and major injuries to the suspect.

Long Beach has started construction on a new amphitheater expected to enhance culture, tourism, and economy, with a waterfront location near the Queen Mary.

Long Beach adjusts service schedules for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with park and emergency services operational but some city facilities like libraries and City Hall closed. Parking meter enforcement will be suspended for the holiday.

A Long Beach man was charged with multiple felonies for allegedly trafficking a minor in Anaheim after being caught by the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force.

LAFD responded to a fire in a shipping container at San Pedro, with no injuries and contained hazards through collaboration between fire, port, and police departments.

An analysis of millions of California pregnancies reveals a sharp rise in prenatal opioid use over the past decade, with newborns increasingly born into withdrawal and requiring intensive medical care. The surge is fueling calls for expanded maternal treatment programs.

LAFD extinguished a fire in a Westchester office building within 19 minutes; one individual was evaluated for smoke inhalation. Firefighters checked for fire extensions and residual smoke.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced new funding for a workforce training program to support Los Angeles' fire recovery, enhancing construction trades training and rebuilding efforts.

LA County Board of Supervisors moves to prohibit ICE from using county property for civil immigration enforcement, emphasizing community safety and service access; a legal challenge is anticipated.

The Long Beach baseball team named Long Beach Coast, which also goes by Long Beach Regulators, reflects the city's coastal heritage and '90s hip-hop culture.

The estate of UCLA alumnus Lawrence Layne donated over $40 million to the university, benefiting athletics, health sciences, business education, and the arts.

Law enforcement arrested four Morales family members for firearms charges in Moorpark after an operation triggered by a negligent firearm discharge and illegal gun transfer.

Santa Monica is enhancing its downtown with beautification and safety projects, including new landscaping, sidewalks, and a police substation, as part of a $60 million Realignment Plan.