LAFD extinguished a fire at an empty restaurant in Westlake in 22 minutes with no reported injuries and prevented the blaze from spreading. The cause and damage are under investigation.

Two Corona residents were arrested in Riverside County on charges including human trafficking, following a tip-off and investigation by the RCAHT Task Force.

LA County Health issued water use warnings for several beaches due to high bacteria levels, advising against ocean activities near Santa Monica Pier and other areas, while Inner Cabrillo Beach meets quality standards.

Los Angeles anticipates rain with 100% chance of precipitation today, tapering off by evening but resuming with potential thunderstorms on Thursday. Weekend forecasts suggest a sunny reprieve before showers possibly return Monday.

Police are investigating human remains found in a Pomona storm drain, with the Major Crimes Unit on scene and details pending from the medical examiner.

Jesse Allen Lindsey received a 51-month federal sentence for a racially motivated attack on an Asian American woman in Culver City. He pleaded guilty to a hate crime.

Julie Anne Darrah pled guilty to wire fraud, defrauding elderly clients of over $2 million using her position at Vivid Financial Management Inc. She faces up to 20 years in prison.

Ex-LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley appealed to the City Council for reinstatement after Mayor Karen Bass fired her over mismanagement claims.

Police shot Hector Alaniz in Echo Park after he allegedly ignored commands and aimed an airsoft gun at them; he is critically wounded and an investigation is ongoing.

The Big Bear eagle pair, Jackie and Shadow, welcomed two new eaglets, while the world watched via a live cam set up by the Friends of Big Bear Valley.

California officials seized $534 million in illegal cannabis in 2024, part of a larger $2.8 billion crackdown since 2019, targeting unlicensed operations across the state.

A fatal crash in Diamond Bar resulted in one death and another injured when two cars collided, with one vehicle splitting in half. The incident is under investigation.

Thirty officers from LA's Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall face charges for allowing minors to engage in "gladiator fights."