Oliver Halkett, a 13-year-old from Los Angeles, has reached the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals and stands to win $50,000 and the championship title.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced an $800 million grant for behavioral health initiatives under Proposition 1, aiming to increase mental health and substance use disorder services.

A series of professional burglaries has targeted family-owned jewelry stores in Southern California, with a focus on a store in Glendale where burglars used a blowtorch to breach safes. No arrests yet as investigations continue.

Los Angeles County recognizes Eaton Health Village for its mental health response after the Eaton Fire, providing care to hundreds and support to thousands.

Two men were arrested for kidnapping and robbing a man in Culver City, forcing him to withdraw cash from a bank. They were later caught in Castaic and charged by the L.A. County District Attorney's Office.

Los Angeles is expected to have sunny weather, with highs near 87°F today and a slight chance of showers over the weekend. Temperatures will cool slightly to the low 70s by Tuesday.

Governor Newsom introduced CalHeatScore in California to forecast and assess heatwave risks, particularly for vulnerable groups, alongside a $32.4 million investment in community-specific heat mitigation projects.

Smokey Robinson and his wife have filed a $500 million countersuit against four ex-housekeepers accusing him of sexual assault, which he denies, amid an ongoing police investigation.

Anaheim Police are searching for two Eastern European women who burglarized an elderly person's home, stealing a safe with $6,000 and documents. They fled in a tan van and the police seek information.

A man was fatally shot outside a home in Long Beach, with police finding him near a bullet-riddled sedan. No suspect information or weapon was found at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Los Angeles man Jose Angel Sanchez pleads guilty to federal cocaine trafficking charges, facing 10 years to life in prison, after distributing drugs to Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

A Moorpark resident was arrested on firearm charges after a student showed ammunition at school, leading to the discovery of unsecured illegal firearms and ammunition at home.

Authorities in Victorville are investigating a fire where suspected human remains were found. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is leading the probe, with potential foul play not ruled out.