A woman was arrested for theft at an Ulta Beauty store in Rancho Cucamonga under new Proposition 36 legislation, with enhanced sentencing for repeat offenders.

The DOJ reached a $15 million settlement with Southern California health providers for submitting false claims and engaging in kickbacks and self-referrals.

The Manhattan Beach Police released a crime summary, noting nine arrests during the holiday week, a spike in thefts, and two notable incidents. They also shared crime prevention tips and alerted residents about Avian Flu cases.

LAPD investigates after a woman’s body was found at a Mid-Wilshire bus stop; she was reportedly there for hours before discovery. No signs of foul play evident yet.

Long Beach police detained a man who displayed a pellet gun resembling a handgun during an encounter with officers, with no injuries reported after an officer fired their weapon.

Three people were found stabbed to death in a Baldwin Park home; a "person of interest" was detained after a brief vehicle chase. Authorities are investigating the incident as a targeted triple murder.

Officials warn against swimming at certain LA County beaches due to high bacterial levels near storm drains, piers, and creeks. However, some areas have been cleared as safe.

A human leg washed ashore on a Palos Verdes Estates beach on Christmas, prompting an investigation by authorities. The identity of the remains is unknown.

Los Angeles issues an Air Quality Alert due to high levels of particle pollution, enforcing a wood-burning ban to protect public health amid foggy conditions and stable mild temperatures.

An inmate died after an altercation with another prisoner at Larry Smith Correctional Facility; authorities are investigating the Christmas day incident.

A major fire at a vacant Downtown LA building was subdued by over 100 firefighters after an hour and 37 minutes with no reported injuries; the cause is under investigation.

LA Deputy Joseph Benza III pleaded guilty to civil rights violations for assaulting a transgender man, Emmett Brock, and filing a false report. He faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.

The Laugh Factory served over 2,000 holiday meals to those in need, marking 45 years of festive philanthropy with comedians like Tim Allen helping out.