Metrolink suspends service on three lines in Los Angeles due to downed power lines, affecting thousands of commuters and disrupting Amtrak and freight services.

San Gabriel Valley officials oppose the EPA's plan to use Lario Park as a temporary hazardous waste site post-Eaton Fire, citing a lack of consultation with affected communities.

San Gabriel Valley cities oppose EPA's plan to use Lario Park for hazardous debris processing from Eaton Fire, citing lack of notice and environmental risks.

California's AG is charging an LA County realtor with price gouging, exceeding the 10% increase limit following emergency declarations for wildfires. Over 650 warning letters have been sent out amid active investigations.

Culver City Police warn of phone scams by fake officers seeking personal data; residents are advised to hang up and call 310-253-6208 to verify legitimacy.

LA drivers will face freeway closures for utility work: overnight closures on U.S. Highway 101, Interstate 405, Interstate 710, and parts of Pacific Coast Highway. Delays expected; signs will guide motorists.

Attorneys released footage possibly showing SCE equipment sparking the Eaton Fire, which killed 29 people; SCE denies equipment faults and a court ordered evidence preservation.

Banning Police arrested Eirianna Zaragoza for stabbing a teenager during a domestic dispute; the victim is recovering, and Zaragoza's bail is set at $1 million.

Cassia, a Southeast Asian restaurant in Santa Monica, will close on February 22, 2025, after facing operational challenges. The owners plan to open a new eatery, Jade Rabbit.

Governor Gavin Newsom announces "LA Rises," a initiative with private-sector leaders to expedite LA's recovery after a disaster, backed by up to $100M from Mark Walter and the Dodgers Foundation.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an ocean water closure due to toxic chemicals from fire debris run-off, and advised against beach water contact post-rainfall due to pollutants.

Community members extinguished a fire in Bloomington, and deputies arrested Melyi Lopez for arson. Her bail is set at $30,000. The public is urged to share any information.

"Operation Consequences," a crime suppression initiative in San Bernardino County, led to 24 felony arrests and the seizure of six firearms, including two ghost guns, while targeting gang activities.