A Los Angeles Sheriff's deputy agreed to plead guilty to using excessive force against a transgender man, violating the victim's federal civil rights.

FBI searched the home of LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams over a bomb threat at City Hall. Williams was placed on leave and is the "likely" source of the threat. No arrest was reported.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help to solve a 2020 mass murder in Aguanga, where seven people were shot at an illegal marijuana grow site.

A Metro bus collided with a big rig in South El Monte, injuring several passengers, with at least 12 affected and seven hospitalized. The incident is under investigation.

An Adelanto man was arrested for allegedly possessing over 1,000 images and videos of child pornography, some with infants, after a cyber tip from NCMEC.

A 77-year-old woman died after her car collided with a parked vehicle in Long Beach, and a medical emergency is suspected as the possible cause. The investigation is ongoing.

The LA County Board approves a $250 million renovation of The Old Road in Santa Clarita Valley, aiming to enhance traffic flow, safety, and infrastructure.

The Biden-Harris Administration approves California's waiver to enforce the Advanced Clean Cars II regulation, requiring all new cars sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035.

Mayor Karen Bass leads a cleanup event in South L.A. with volunteers, targeting Broadway and surrounding areas, in preparation for major upcoming events like the World Cup and Olympics.

The Soto Fire in Jurupa Valley threatened homes, leading to evacuations and a rapid response. It was 80% contained by December 18 after burning 30 acres.

A fight involving juveniles at a Murrieta shopping center led to the arrest of six teens on assault and conspiracy charges; one adult suspect remains at large.

Walmart is testing employee body cameras in Texas amid concerns about shoplifting and store violence, receiving mixed customer reactions and raising questions about effectiveness in crime deterrence.

José Andrés' Zaytinya, serving Mediterranean mezze, and Butterfly, a rooftop Mexican dining spot, open in Culver City, Los Angeles, offering a blend of tradition and California produce.