Santa Monica High School teacher Ingo Gaida was arrested for allegedly engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a student. He faces charges and is on administrative leave.

Suspect Antonio Duran was arrested by LAPD for felony vandalism during a protest outside Los Angeles City Hall.

Riverside County Sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect in Mecca, CA for train cargo theft following a rapid response and chase aided by aviation support.

Krystal Gonzalez was arrested for a series of vehicle burglaries in Perris, facing multiple charges including burglary and theft.

Bar Chelou, an acclaimed restaurant in Pasadena, is closing on February 16, 2025, due to business decline after the Eaton Fire. Chef Doug Rankin plans pop-ups before moving to Denver.

Los Angeles can expect more rain with a high near 59 degrees, increasing to a 100% chance of precipitation in the evening. Conditions should improve by the weekend, with partly sunny skies and mild temperatures.

Hollywood producer David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2021 deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola and the sexual assault of seven other women.

CBP at LAX intercepted a shipment from Japan containing 37 live beetles, valued at $1,480, concealed as Japanese snacks, highlighting concerns about the exotic insect trade and potential agricultural threats.

Amazon plans to close its Amazon Go store in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, reducing the total number of stores as it shifts focus to licensing "Just Walk Out" technology.

Irvine continues its environmental efforts by planting heritage trees at the Great Park, contributing to the city’s Climate Action Plan and enhancing the park's aesthetics and shade offerings.

A Los Angeles man faces felony charges for selling fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills in Ventura County, with charges including possession and sale of a controlled substance.

Irvine police arrested two suspects linked to a series of distraction thefts after finding them with phones wrapped in foil during a traffic stop. The department shared prevention tips online.

Orange County DA Todd Spitzer requested the suspension of Chile from the ESTA Visa Waiver Program due to concerns over crime associated with the program.