Los Angeles resident Nathaniel Wills is sentenced to 15 years for a fatal DUI crash after his guilty plea, despite prior DUI convictions and warnings.

Long Beach police arrested a suspect for illegal dumping and found a loaded gun during the early morning incident.

The LAPD is seeking help to find a red Toyota Tacoma involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Lincoln Boulevard. A pedestrian was struck and pronounced dead; the driver fled the scene.

Two individuals, Phyllis Hope Stitt and Kenneth Earl Riley, pleaded guilty to defrauding California's EDD of over $750,000 in COVID-19 unemployment benefits.

A fatal three-vehicle crash occurred on January 8 in Palm Desert, resulting in one death and minor injuries to another. The Palm Desert Traffic Team is investigating the cause, including potential substance involvement.

Los Angeles' LADWP issued a boil water notice for the Pacific Palisades due to water quality issues from the Palisades Fire. Pasadena issued a Do-Not-Drink advisory amid the Eaton Fire.

A deputy-involved shooting occurred in Temecula, California, following a family dispute and destructive behavior by a suspect, according to a Riverside County Sheriff's Department press release.

The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills is contained after burning 60 acres. Evacuation orders have been lifted and residents can return home, with caution advised due to ongoing LAFD presence.

Caregiver Richard Emmons arrested for attempted murder after tampering with a paraplegic patient's ventilator.

The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills has burned 60 acres, leading to evacuations and power outages, with certain areas still closed by the LAFD to prevent flare-ups.

LA Mayor Karen Bass is criticized for her visit to Ghana during Southern California wildfires, leading to backlash from public figures, while Gov. Newsom defends her.

The LAPD is investigating a hit-and-run in South Figueroa that killed a 40-year-old man and is seeking witnesses. A $50,000 reward is offered for information leading to the driver.

Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk closed due to Southern California wildfires, prioritizing safety amid extreme wind conditions and multiple fires in the region.