An OC high school coach, Michael Duran, was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a minor student. The investigation started in 2025, and authorities seek additional victims.

LA County Public Health warns against swimming at several popular beaches due to high bacterial levels, including Mothers Beach and areas near Santa Monica Pier. Some sites have been cleared, and updates are available via hotline and online.

Los Angeles forecasts overcast mornings with clearer afternoons and mild temperatures continuing throughout the week, as per the National Weather Service.

A 65-year-old male transient bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run by a blue Ford SUV in Loma Linda. The suspect, Marco Antonio Velardez, faces charges including Vehicular Manslaughter.

Eleven members of the Hoover Criminal Gang were indicted for sex trafficking in South Los Angeles, involving force, fraud, and coercion of minors and young women.

Los Angeles expands eviction prevention services, with Mayor Bass opening a new office in Crenshaw, aiding over 1,000 at-risk residents and contributing to a decline in homelessness.

26 fugitives, including a suspect in a 2008 deputy's murder, were extradited from Mexico to face charges in the U.S., highlighting U.S.-Mexico cooperation against crime.

A shooting and stabbing on Anaheim St. in Long Beach left two men hospitalized on Aug. 11, 2025, following a dispute. The LBPD is investigating the incident.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price faces new public corruption charges linked to payments his wife's company received from agencies he later supported in Council votes.

The LAFD contained a brush fire in Debs Park, LA, within an hour. One firefighter suffered heat exhaustion; no other injuries or evacuations were reported.

Four men were arraigned in Ventura County for their alleged involvement in a major drug trafficking operation, facing charges for possessing and selling narcotics, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, with a potential street value of $1.4 million.

An 18-year-old led LA police on a freeway chase on a stolen minibike, ending when it ran out of gas. He was charged with felony evading and lacking a license.

An unhoused man was arrested for assaulting Harpal Singh, causing serious injuries. The incident was not hate-motivated but stemmed from a property dispute. Increased patrols in North Hollywood are planned.