A man was fatally shot by police in Alhambra after he allegedly approached them with a knife and refused to surrender; the incident is under investigation.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze at a Sun Valley home, with no injuries reported and the fire contained to a rear house. A lithium-ion battery on the balcony prompted a hazmat response.

Kevin J. Gregory pleaded guilty to making fraudulent COVID-19 tax credit claims for a non-existent business, seeking over $65 million and obtaining $2.7 million for personal use.

Los Angeles weather forecast indicates a week of clouds and sun with temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to high 70s, and a slight chance of rain on Saturday.

An 87-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in L.A.'s Echo Park; a Ford Transit van driver fled the scene. Police seek public help and offer a reward.

A norovirus outbreak at the Pasadena Convention Center evacuation shelter, with 3 confirmed cases and 28 with symptoms, prompts health measures to contain it.

Stanton's ex-Councilmember Hong Alyce Van faces charges for election fraud, including forging residency documents for re-election and illegal voting. She risks up to six years in prison if convicted. Her arraignment is set for January 29, 2025.

LA District Attorney Hochman has warned against exploiting wildfire crises, as nine face charges including arson and looting. Multiple decades of prison and high bails are possible.

Matthew Thomas Jackson was charged with murder and other offenses following a fatal DUI in Temecula, leading to a juvenile's death on June 12, 2024. He was captured January 17, 2025.

Shohei Ohtani donates $500,000 to aid LA wildfire relief efforts and launches "LA Strong" merchandise with teams to support firefighters and affected residents.

Governor Newsom issued an order protecting LA tenants from eviction for hosting fire survivors until March 8, 2025. He is also aiding fire recovery with tax relief and measures against price gouging.

LA County's Pathway Home program transitioned over 60 homeless individuals from San Gabriel River encampments to interim housing, with Supervisor Janice Hahn emphasizing the urgency of the homelessness crisis.

The weekly crime summary from the Manhattan Beach Police Department detailed 665 calls, 12 arrests, 8 traffic collisions, and 41 reports, including several burglaries and a school security breach.