Smoke from a Northridge apartment fire led to evacuations early Friday; luckily, no injuries were reported as firefighters extinguished the flames in under 15 minutes.

Thieves conducted a rooftop burglary at South Bay Gold in Manhattan Beach on Labor Day, the magnitude of which is being assessed; police are investigating with help from local surveillance footage.

LAX's iconic gateway sign is being dismantled to facilitate roadway improvements aimed at reducing airport congestion and preparing for future events like the FIFA World Cup and Olympics.

Santa Monica City Attorney sues landlord for violating housing discrimination laws by denying disabled veteran tenants adaptations and income sources.

Early morning gunfire in Long Beach led to an arrest; shots were fired into the sky with no injuries reported. Police continue to investigate the incident.

Norwalk settles a lawsuit by overturning its ban on homeless shelters and agrees to create an affordable housing trust fund with a $250,000 contribution.

Welfare check in Canyon Country leads to drug bust, with one man detained and a large stash of fentanyl seized.

The LAPD is searching for Cierra Whitaker, wanted for a deadly hit-and-run in South Los Angeles. A $50,000 reward is offered for information leading to her arrest.

One dead, three injured including a child in a multi-vehicle crash in Orange County; a gardener hailed as a hero for rescuing a child from a burning car.

Law enforcement in Lake Elsinore raided an illegal marijuana grow operation, finding 815 plants. No suspects were detained as the property was empty at the time of the search.

A pedestrian was killed in a two-vehicle incident in Lake Elsinore. The Sheriff’s Traffic Team is investigating; the driver cooperated, and road closures occurred for cleanup.

Los Angeles County Public Health advises avoiding swimming at certain beaches due to high bacteria levels, although some areas like parts of Manhattan and Hermosa Beach have been cleared.

Los Angeles will experience foggy mornings, gradually clearing to sunny afternoons with highs in the mid-80s, followed by comfortable evenings around the low 60s, as per the National Weather Service.