An explosion caused by fireworks in Simi Valley led to a house fire and one fatality. The incident occurred on Edmund Street, with the fire spreading quickly but extinguished within an hour.

Artesia experienced two smash-and-grab thefts from jewelry stores by large groups of thieves, caught on video, and leaving owners and the community shaken.

One dead and another injured in a shooting at Troy's Burgers in San Pedro, Los Angeles; a suspect fled the scene in a Nissan Altima. Police are investigating.

Palmdale Mayor Richard J. Loa was removed from his mayoral duties amid confidential allegations of conflict of interest, which he labeled a "power grab."

The LA County Board of Supervisors is offering a $10,000 reward for leads on attackers of transgender store owner Sabrina de La Peña. The attacks are being investigated as hate crimes by the LAPD.

Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested by ICE in California due to alleged cartel ties and is facing expedited removal from the U.S. He has an active warrant in Mexico for organized crime and firearm trafficking.

Yoon Lai was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife Irene Gaw-Lai, whose body was found after a house fire in San Marino, initially thought to be accidental.

Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco was ranked third-best pizzeria in the US for 2025 by 50 Top Pizza, with its sister venue Pizza Rock placing 33rd and Rose Pizzeria in Berkeley at 50th.

Oxnard Police seized over half a ton of illegal fireworks based on a tip, ahead of the Fourth of July, with the investigation ongoing and the suspect at large.

LAPD seeks a suspect for stabbings in Westlake that left three men critically wounded, with no detailed suspect description due to victims' conditions.

South Gate police seized 25 tons of illegal fireworks from a home, leading to five arrests and a combined effort to safely remove the threat from the community.

LA County warns of high bacterial levels at several beaches, advising the public to avoid water activities at specific locations and providing resources for updates on water quality.

Manhattan Beach Police reported a series of crimes including burglary, theft, and robbery, with six arrests made, in their weekly summary for June 26 to July 2. The police also provided crime prevention tips.