Los Angeles County DA has charged Jalyn Simone SmithJermott with murder and Eric Shannon Johnson with child abuse after their three-month-old baby's death in Porter Ranch.

Former Girardi Keese law firm accounting chief, Christopher Kamon, pleads guilty to wire fraud, admitting to embezzling funds with ex-attorney Thomas Girardi.

A California judge upheld emergency hemp regulations aimed at protecting the public, especially minors, from THC-containing hemp products, rejecting an industry attempt to block enforcement.

The California Senate approved Governor Newsom's proposal to mandate oil refineries to maintain minimum fuel reserves, aiming to curb gas price spikes. Critics argue the policy is rushed, while supporters deem it economically sound.

Anthony Farrer, "The Timepiece Gentleman," admitted to defrauding clients of $5.6 million via wire and mail fraud related to his luxury watch consignment business.

Allstar Health Providers Inc. and its owner settle for nearly $400,000 over alleged fraudulent PPP loan retention.

A fatal accident involving two Ford SUVs occurred in West Hollywood, causing multiple injuries and one death. Witnesses described a high-speed collision. The crash is under investigation, prompting debate on traffic safety.

Elon Musk introduced Tesla's "Cybercab" and "Robovan" aimed at advancing full autonomous driving. The investor response was tepid with a stock price drop despite Musk's optimistic timelines for their roll out.

A road rage incident on the 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights resulted in a shooting, one death, and a multi-car crash.

A twin-engine aircraft crashed on Catalina Island, killing all five aboard. The aircraft, designed for four, had taken off from the local airport. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.

Southern California 7-Eleven owners donate $1 million to support Proposition 36, aiming for stricter penalties for repeat offenders, amid a spate of flash mob thefts.

Mario Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on his 51st birthday, celebrated by guests including Mark Wahlberg and commemorated his varied career in entertainment.

Ex-priest Rodolfo Martinez-Guevara pleaded no contest to possessing CSAM, with prosecutors noting special allegations regarding the material's severity.