Walter Corea Sanchez is charged with multiple felonies, including discharging a firearm and assaulting an officer, after an altercation at a police department.

A gymnastics coach in Orange County was arrested on multiple charges, including sodomy of a minor, after a victim reported him. Authorities are seeking other potential victims.

A man, along with his dog and a cat, were rescued from an island in the river at Sunland by LAFD after being stranded in an RV. An aerial operation was performed safely; all were unharmed.

LAFD responds to a smoke scare at a Downtown LA apartment, swiftly averting a fire incident. No actual fire found.

Los Angeles faced weather challenges on Christmas with flood and wind advisories in effect due to heavy rains, risking significant flooding, debris flows, travel disruptions, and gusty winds that could topple trees, emphasizing caution for residents.

Wrightwood faces severe weather, with Highway 2 closed due to mudflows and flooding, prompting evacuation warnings and a request for emergency resources.

Los Angeles County issued an Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory, advising against contact with ocean water near storm drains and creeks until December 29 due to pollution risks after rainfall.

The Manhattan Beach Police Department reports a low crime rate for the week, with theft as the main issue and 17 arrests. No major crimes like auto theft or vandalism were noted.

The LAFD successfully performed a technical rescue of an individual trapped in a drainage tunnel near Corbin St bridge in Winnetka, with no injuries reported.

The Long Beach Public Library concluded its SEED program due to federal funding cuts and plans to launch the LBPL Creativity Lab to continue STEAM education.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass updates the Rent Stabilization Ordinance to cap rent increases and expand tenant protections, part of efforts to address the city's affordability crisis.

Two FedEx trucks collided on the 5 Freeway in Pacoima amidst heavy rain, with no reported injuries but causing significant traffic disruptions and a full freeway closure.

Van Nuys resident Jose Trinidad Bueno Garcia pleads guilty to fentanyl and meth distribution in Ventura County, facing a 15-year sentence due to Prop 36 enhancements.