The California Department of Public Health warns about the dangers of kratom and 7-OH, linking them to health risks and recent deaths, and has seized $5M in products.

Los Angeles will have sunny skies and stable temperatures, with highs in the 70s to low 80s, and a slight chance of rain next Friday, as per the National Weather Service.

Pasadena announces closures of non-essential services on Martin Luther King Jr. Day but maintains essential services like police and fire departments.

Three people were found shot dead in a Lakewood home, including a teenager; a distressed woman was detained for questioning. Authorities claim there's no public threat, and the investigation continues.

The United Firefighters of Los Angeles City initiated a campaign for a half-cent sales tax increase to fund the LAFD, aiming to raise $345 million annually for upgrades and additional personnel.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is enacting measures to support the local entertainment industry, including cost-effective filming permits and extended city support services.

Federal agents' raid in LA's Fashion District sparked fear among local vendors and shoppers, with potential citizenship checks reported. Mayor Bass described the raid as alarming and escalating federal intimidation tactics in Los Angeles.

One person died in an early morning crash involving a semi-truck on the 10 Freeway in Ontario, prompting the closure of westbound lanes. A beam fell from an overpass bridge after being struck, leading to further collisions.

A hoax call led to an evacuation and SWAT team response at the Parkwest Bicycle Casino and Hotel in Bell Gardens, causing traffic delays and a significant disruption.

California has reduced EBT fraud by 83% using advanced technology, including a machine learning data model with an 82% success rate, chip-and-tap EBT cards, forced PIN resets, the ebtEDGE app, arrests of fraudsters, and public education campaigns.

LAFD rescued an uninjured hiker who got lost off-trail in Hollywood Hills West using air and ground operations.

Three gang-affiliated suspects were arrested in Fillmore for burglaries and thefts, including a January 14th theft of gardening equipment. A community tip led to their capture, and they face charges including gang conspiracy and street terrorism.

Skeletal remains found in 1966 identified as Ronald Joseph Cole, a man missing since 1983, after a collaborative effort involving the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, DNA Doe Project, and Astrea Forensics.