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.

Mayor Karen Bass's "Girls Build LA" initiative concludes, empowering high school girls with exposure to aviation careers and mentorships in sustainable building and infrastructure.

Three suspects, including a minor, were arrested for burglarizing and vandalizing Whittier High School, with $10,000 in damages and $12,000 worth of stolen goods.

LADWP declared tap water in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch safe after a boil notice, due to a valve malfunction, was lifted following testing. Affected residents advised to flush pipes.

A Southern California officer, Juan Pesina, is charged with multiple sex crimes, including on-duty assaults. After a probe, more victims emerged; he was arrested and is now in detention.

Authorities hunt for murder suspect Alexander Lee Rogers in California; he's accused of killing Dawn Peters and attempting to kill Andrew Peters in Longview, Washington. His past includes a previous attempted murder conviction.

San Bernardino County law enforcement executed Operation Smash & Grab targeting retail theft, resulting in four felony and 12 misdemeanor arrests, and recovering over $3,000 in stolen goods.

"Operation Consequences" led by San Bernardino County law enforcement resulted in 8 felony arrests and the seizure of 5 firearms, including ghost guns.

Santa Monica hosts a free event at Tongva Park to celebrate its 150th anniversary with art, music, and activities.

Immigrant-rights groups in LA held a 'community stoppage' with fast-food worker strikes, rallies, and boycotts of corporations accused of facilitating ICE raids, after a raid at Home Depot led to arrests by ICE agents.

$30,000 worth of stolen Labubu dolls were found at an Upland home after a Chino warehouse burglary. The suspect, who has not been named, was arrested during the recovery.

California reports falling crime rates in 2024, including declines in violent crimes and homicides, contrasting with President Trump's controversial federal actions.