Gov. Newsom proposes centralizing California's education governance for better oversight and accountability, aligning with recommendations for reforms echoing since the 1920s.

A shooting on the 10 Freeway in South Los Angeles caused major delays and the closure of eastbound lanes, with a 44-year-old man hospitalized in stable condition.

Riverside County sheriff's deputies seized over 2,000 marijuana plants from an illegal grow house in Eastvale, CA, with estimated street value exceeding $1 million.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for Los Angeles from 6 AM to 8 PM PST, with gusts up to 40 mph, possibly causing unsecured objects to blow around, tree limbs to fall, and power outages. Sunny weather is expected later in the week.

Deputies in Santa Clarita arrested two suspects caught repainting a stolen truck at a car wash; the man also had narcotics and prior convictions, and the woman had a warrant for narcotics offenses.

A traffic stop in Oxnard led to the arrest of Emanuel Estrella for firearms and drug charges after police found two guns and illegal drugs in his vehicle.

Laura Brody's "Phoenix Rising" art installation at Adams Square Mini Park shows a sculpture symbolizing rebirth, crafted from discarded clothes and wildfire remnants.

A stabbing near Garfield Elementary led to a lockdown and a manhunt for a suspect in black. The victim is stable; no school-related injuries occurred.

Irvine Police arrested two suspects, Ibrahim Gonzalez Silva and Kely Yuly Villavicencio, for stealing $1,700 worth of products from a Sephora. They were wanted on $450K in warrants for burglary and theft in LA and Ventura counties.

Governor Newsom introduces new measures to help LA wildfire survivors with insurance shortfalls, including expanding CalAssist Mortgage Fund eligibility.

A man attacked his grandparents in West Covina on New Year's Day, killing his grandmother and injuring his grandfather; he faces murder and elder abuse charges.

Authorities in Thousand Oaks arrested five suspects following a New Year's Eve shooting; no injuries reported. Two adults and three juveniles face various charges, including gang-related offenses.

Santa Monica marked its 150th Anniversary with citizen-driven events supported by city microgrants, promoting inclusivity and community engagement through various creative projects.