The Broad Fire burned 50 acres in Malibu, prompting closures and shelter-in-place advisories. Firefighters achieved 15% containment despite strong Santa Ana winds.

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County has led to evacuations and 1,000 acres burned, with firefighters, including 140 personnel, struggling due to Santa Ana winds. At least one home is destroyed, and injuries have been reported.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn opposed the $205 million purchase of a skyscraper to replace the historic Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, citing concerns over heritage, accessibility, and budget allocation.

An ex-Oxnard officer, Randi Vines, pleaded not guilty to felony grand theft charges for misusing a city credit card and stealing cash from an arrestee.

Bowerman Power and OC Waste & Recycling aim to convert landfill gas into renewable natural gas at the FRB Landfill, aligning with California's sustainability and emissions reduction goals.

A strip mall in Garden Grove caught fire early Wednesday, with around 75 firefighters battling the three-alarm blaze. No injuries reported; cause under investigation.

Mayor Karen Bass announced a record-breaking September for the Port of L.A., marking its 24th year as the nation's busiest port, with significant cargo volume increases.

Franklin Shearer was arrested in Victorville after a high-speed chase on a motorcycle without plates, leading to charges including reckless evading and possession of a controlled substance for sale.

Authorities investigate a collision in Victorville where a 45-year-old bicyclist died after being hit by a GMC Sierra; witnesses are urged to contact Deputy J. Stroik with information.

A public funeral Mass for Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela is scheduled in LA, with a viewing area outside the cathedral for overflow. Valenzuela passed away at 63 and is remembered for his impact both on and off the baseball field.

Daniel Sandoval was sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to falsely reporting terrorist threats against U.S. military sites in California.

Two individuals from San Bernardino County pleaded not guilty to fraudulently obtaining $2.1 million in COVID-19 unemployment aid using stolen identities.

The Sawtelle Tempura House in Los Angeles closed permanently after operating since 1949, attributed to the property's sale and the owner's retirement.