Hollywood producer David Brian Pearce was sentenced to 146 years to life for the drug overdose deaths of two women and sexual assault convictions against seven others.

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to expand wildfire prevention using prescribed and cultural burns, aiming to counter federal cuts in fire response.

A woman in Southern California was stabbed in the neck with a broken wine glass by her sister during a haircut. The suspect was arrested for attempted murder.

An Oxnard man was sentenced to 18 years and eight months after DNA and surveillance tied him to the 2020 sexual assault of a sleeping truck driver. The case was reopened after forensic testing of a discarded water bottle linked the suspect to the scene.

Long Beach announces a virtual meeting on November 12, 2025, to discuss its Marine Debris and Trash Capture System Project to reduce river and coastal pollution.

Los Angeles County approved an $828 million settlement for 414 claimants alleging childhood sexual abuse by county workers, adding to a prior $4 billion payout. Concerns about the financial impact and fraud surround the settlements.

Port Hueneme man Gabriel Torres was sentenced to 32 years for attempted murder, including firearm enhancement, following a December 2022 shooting in Oxnard.

A man from Sacramento County has been charged with identity theft and grand theft for allegedly stealing identities and nearly $150,000 in public benefits in Los Angeles County.

A driver crashed into a South Gate home after speeding and fled the scene, launching a hit-and-run investigation. The police cited the driver for recklessness and later apprehended them.

LAFD extinguished a fire at a South Park home, protecting adjacent buildings and evaluating two individuals for injuries. No hospital transports or firefighter injuries reported. Cause under investigation.

Manhattan Beach seeks public feedback on art proposals honoring Bruce's Beach's history, offering a survey to choose among six artists' tributes to the Black-owned resort's legacy.

Los Angeles County has issued warnings for several beaches due to high bacterial levels, advising against water activities near affected areas like Santa Monica and Hermosa Beach.

LAPD arrested suspects tied to the "Shade Snatchers" burglary ring, responsible for $2.68 million in eyewear thefts.