Luis E. Perez was sentenced to 8 years for tax evasion, failing to pay over $30 million in payroll taxes, and causing a false tax return to be filed. He must also pay $38 million in restitution.

The 'Battlefield Cross and Soldier' memorial in Paramount was vandalized, with a bronze rifle and helmet stolen. Mayor Lemons remarked on the disrespect, worrying it won't be fixed by Memorial Day.

Manuel Moreno was arrested in Oxnard for possession of an illegal knife, drugs, and an unserialized firearm by the police's Special Enforcement Unit. This was his second arrest in two weeks for similar charges.

Former Irvine Councilmember Tammy Kim faces felony charges for residency-related perjury and voter fraud, risking over 10 years in prison and her political career.

Long Beach launches a 12-month e-scooter pilot on its beach bike path to assess their integration with beach life, with specific rules and geofencing to manage speed and parking.

California invests an additional $56 million to reduce youth homelessness, benefiting 52 counties and building on past successes in aiding young adults exiting foster care and probation.

A suspected intruder was fatally shot by a homeowner in Lake Matthews following a break-in late Thursday night; a Riverside County Sheriff's homicide investigation is underway.

Five individuals were indicted for an insider trading scheme, accused of using nonpublic information for over $600,000 in profits around a biopharmaceutical merger.

A 15-year-old was arrested for the 2024 murder of a homeless man in Long Beach. The shooting occurred near a homeless encampment and left another person injured.

Los Angeles County provides soil testing for lead contamination to residents affected by the Eaton Fire, with a DIY approach for faster results and community engagement efforts.

Insurance executive Teena Maria Hostovich agreed to plead guilty to felonious illegal campaign contributions, involving 11 others to funnel over $10,000, aiming for a political appointment.

A Hollywood man, Kevin J. Gregory, received a 57-month prison sentence and was ordered to pay $2,769,173 for fraudulently seeking millions in COVID tax credits.

New York woman Shante Monique Allen was arrested in Ventura County for multiple incidents of return fraud, with losses totaling around $35,000. She faces charges of Grand Theft and more.