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.

Dr. Barry J. Brock, a Beverly Hills OB-GYN, is sued by 30+ patients for alleged sexual abuse and other misconduct, with claims that Cedars-Sinai Medical Center covered it up.

A twin-engine Beechcraft 95 crashed on Catalina Island, killing all five aboard. Identification and recovery efforts continue amid challenging terrain. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

A woman was killed when a rock was thrown through her car windshield on a Southern California highway, with a similar incident occurring days earlier.

Wendy's launches a "Krabby Patty" meal inspired by "SpongeBob SquarePants" with a special sauce and Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary.

A big rig carrying flammable tanks caught fire in Commerce, prompting evacuations; it was later clarified the tanks contained nitrogen, not hydrogen. Firefighters battled the blaze, which caused a hazmat situation.

A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a house rented by 12 USC students; prior concerns about safety were raised but not addressed by campus security.

Christopher Lashun Richmond was found guilty of assaulting his infant son and the child's mother. The son later died, and Richmond faces 26 years to life in prison.

A man's body was found in a burning mobile home in Pomona, spurring a homicide and arson probe. Firefighters contained the blaze, which also injured a woman. Authorities have not released the victim's identity or a motive.

A group of approximately 40-50 suspects violently robbed a 7-Eleven in Anaheim, injuring an employee and stealing merchandise, including a cash register.