A young sea lion named Espy died from a gunshot wound in Orange County, initiating an investigation and a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.

A Boil Water Notice has been issued in Long Beach across three zip codes after a significant water main break. Residents are advised to boil water until further notice.

Chez Mia, a French restaurant by Marissa and Matt Hermer, opened in West Hollywood, featuring a menu by Ivo Filho with options ranging from $14 to $225 and a curated wine list.

Ventura County law enforcement conducted a "blitz operation," arresting 15 people for various charges including retail theft and drug offenses, and recovered $23,000 in stolen goods.

A 27-year-old Piru resident was arrested for graffiti vandalism and related charges after community reports and a search warrant led to evidence of his activities.

The Santa Monica City Council approved an affordable housing project with 122 units aimed at lower-income individuals and those experiencing homelessness, with an expected completion by 2029.

A woman was arrested for domestic violence and vandalism in Needles, California, after a disturbance call at 1:30 a.m. led to the discovery of an assault and property damage.

Lamps Plus, Inc. agrees to a $4.1 million settlement for deceptive pricing, without admitting wrongdoing, after a Southern California DA offices' investigation.

The LA County DA's Sex Crimes Division is reviewing new evidence in the Marilyn Manson sexual misconduct case, with a filing decision anticipated soon.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued water quality warnings for several beaches due to high bacterial levels, advising against water activities at affected locations.

Los Angeles firefighters contained a brush fire in Beverly Crest, halting its progress without property damage or injuries. The fire was under one acre in size.

Los Angeles can expect foggy mornings and sunny afternoons with comfortable temperatures and light winds for the coming days, continuing into the weekend and next week.

A one-month-old baby in Torrance died from a dog bite, and authorities are investigating the incident; Torrance Animal Control has custody of the dog.