California enhances its paid family leave, with Gavin Newsom announcing increased wage replacement rates for workers making under $63,000 annually starting January 1, 2025.

Los Angeles County warns of high bacteria levels at local beaches, advising against water activities in specific areas while some have been cleared as safe.

LAFD extinguished a first-floor apartment fire at 2430 W Ocean View Av in Westlake within 15 minutes, with no injuries reported. The response involved 30 firefighters and was contained to the originating unit.

The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory for L.A., advising drivers on reduced visibility. A wood-burning ban is also in effect to mitigate air pollution.

A Beverly Hills doctor has been charged with sexual assault, including rape by use of drugs, by the Los Angeles County DA. The police seek additional victims as the investigation continues.

LAPD seeks public help after a hit-and-run leaving a 76-year-old woman seriously injured; potential $25,000 reward for information leading to resolution.

A six-hour standoff in Hollywood Hills ended with the arrest of a man who attempted to break into a home with a knife. LAPD and SWAT teams were involved; no injuries were reported.

The Manhattan Beach Police reported 5 arrests, 36 crime reports, and various crimes like burglaries during a busy week, with specific incidents of thefts and a confrontation detailed, alongside bird flu prevention efforts.

A man attempted to hijack a Waymo self-driving taxi in Los Angeles while possibly under the influence; police arrested him after a challenging extraction.

A person was found dead on the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles, triggering an investigation into a possible hit-and-run. Traffic was disrupted early morning; lanes reopened by 5 a.m.

The LAPD arrested Edgar Gutierrez for the murder of a woman he assaulted during a domestic dispute, where she succumbed to head trauma after being thrown from a vehicle.

Long Beach experienced two separate shootings on New Year's Day, with no injuries reported, and the Long Beach Police Department is investigating both incidents.

A 14-year-old boy, Anthony George Martinez, has gone missing in Maywood, Los Angeles, with authorities and his family seeking public assistance to find him.