The LBPD reported a youth injured by gunfire on Alamitos Ave and a firearm seizure during a traffic stop on Zona Court, both on December 18; the incidents' connection is unclear.

Long Beach has opened The Cove, an affordable housing complex dedicated to veterans, as part of the city's efforts to address homelessness and provide support for low-income residents.

A Fontana man, Isaac Santoyo, was arrested for possessing child pornography after police found incriminating evidence on his computer during a search operation.

The LA Zoo successfully hatched two perentie lizards, marking a first for the institution. These large Australian lizards are being raised off-exhibit and are not yet viewable by the public.

The CPUC sets conditions for possibly closing the Aliso Canyon gas facility, linking the decision to a specific gas demand threshold, amid a complex balance of energy reliability, costs, and environmental concerns.

The LA County Sheriff's Department is seeking a teen mother and her infant daughter who went missing in Palmdale.

A 71-year-old pedestrian was severely injured in a hit-and-run in Koreatown, Los Angeles. LAPD seeks public help to find the driver of a white Ford F-150.

Los Angeles police arrested Marvella Salomon, suspected of arson outside an Eagle Rock gym, after she allegedly set a mattress on fire. Her bail is set at $125,000.

The LA County Department of Public Health's SBAT won the CSAC 2024 Innovation Award for its effectiveness in connecting individuals to substance use disorder services.

Former Riverside County Sheriff's employee Alexander Vanny was arrested for kidnapping and stalking, after being fired for alleged sexual assault. He's held at Cois Byrd Detention Center with the case under active investigation.

Starbucks workers from several cities have started a five-day strike to pressure the company for better contract terms and to address the disparity between CEO compensation and worker wages.

Local authorities in Calimesa responded to a vehicle burglary early Thursday; one suspect was detained, and the search for another continues. The incident prompted reminders for residents to secure their property.

Dense fog in the Los Angeles area prompted a National Weather Service advisory, with visibility down to a quarter mile, and forecasted to clear later with mild temperatures.