Los Angeles expands eviction prevention services, with Mayor Bass opening a new office in Crenshaw, aiding over 1,000 at-risk residents and contributing to a decline in homelessness.

26 fugitives, including a suspect in a 2008 deputy's murder, were extradited from Mexico to face charges in the U.S., highlighting U.S.-Mexico cooperation against crime.

A shooting and stabbing on Anaheim St. in Long Beach left two men hospitalized on Aug. 11, 2025, following a dispute. The LBPD is investigating the incident.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price faces new public corruption charges linked to payments his wife's company received from agencies he later supported in Council votes.

The LAFD contained a brush fire in Debs Park, LA, within an hour. One firefighter suffered heat exhaustion; no other injuries or evacuations were reported.

Four men were arraigned in Ventura County for their alleged involvement in a major drug trafficking operation, facing charges for possessing and selling narcotics, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, with a potential street value of $1.4 million.

An 18-year-old led LA police on a freeway chase on a stolen minibike, ending when it ran out of gas. He was charged with felony evading and lacking a license.

An unhoused man was arrested for assaulting Harpal Singh, causing serious injuries. The incident was not hate-motivated but stemmed from a property dispute. Increased patrols in North Hollywood are planned.

Mayor Karen Bass's "Girls Build LA" initiative concludes, empowering high school girls with exposure to aviation careers and mentorships in sustainable building and infrastructure.

Three suspects, including a minor, were arrested for burglarizing and vandalizing Whittier High School, with $10,000 in damages and $12,000 worth of stolen goods.

LADWP declared tap water in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch safe after a boil notice, due to a valve malfunction, was lifted following testing. Affected residents advised to flush pipes.

A Southern California officer, Juan Pesina, is charged with multiple sex crimes, including on-duty assaults. After a probe, more victims emerged; he was arrested and is now in detention.

Authorities hunt for murder suspect Alexander Lee Rogers in California; he's accused of killing Dawn Peters and attempting to kill Andrew Peters in Longview, Washington. His past includes a previous attempted murder conviction.