Russell Escalona was arrested in Ojai after a DUI collision and attempted carjacking, followed by a foot chase. He faces multiple charges, including battery and hit-and-run.

Santa Monica Swim Center will close for annual maintenance from December 15 to January 4, 2026, with extensive upgrades planned. Lap swimming moves to Santa Monica High School during this period.

Long Beach launches the fourth year of its Youth Power PB initiative, inviting youth to allocate $500,000 for summer projects and engage in democratic processes.

Ex-sheriff's custodian Tommy Ray Trimble has been charged with evidence tampering after his DUI arrest. He allegedly tried to destroy his blood sample to affect the DUI test results.

Long Beach officials promote Small Business Saturday to support local merchants, offering free parking on November 29 and emphasizing the economic benefits of shopping locally. Mayor Richardson advocates for the city's unique businesses.

Mayor Karen Bass celebrates the return of "Baywatch" and other TV productions to Los Angeles, as part of California's Film and Television Tax Credit Program, expecting economic benefits and job creation for the city.

Early morning traffic incident in Tarzana causes a fire hydrant to shear, collapsing a gas station awning and flooding an intersection, with no injuries reported.

Four individuals were charged in connection with a 2022 smash-and-grab robbery at Pasha Fine Jewelry in Manhattan Beach, with the final suspect recently surrendering.

LAFD extinguished a fire at a Tarzana condo within 28 minutes; all residents evacuated safely and no injuries reported. Arson investigators are examining the cause.

The LAFD battled a large fire in Boyle Heights, with 88 firefighters responding and no injuries reported. Firefighting efforts continue to prevent spread and ensure safety.

Governor Newsom's expanded CHP operations in California netted 2,000 pounds of drugs, 1,234 arrests, 216 recovered stolen vehicles, and 54 illegal firearms, contributing to a crime rate decline.

Los Angeles is under flood watches and advisories with expectations of showers and possible thunderstorms, as per the National Weather Service. Residents are urged to be cautious of possible flooding.

An Oxnard man, Jose Angel Ramirez, is charged with the murder of Alejandro Soto after a November shooting. His bail is set at $2 million with an arraignment scheduled for December 18.