Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reports housing moves and street homelessness reductions, attributing it to policy changes and new partnerships aimed at tackling the city's homelessness crisis.

Two teens were hospitalized after a stabbing at Verdugo Hills High School; a suspect fled in a white Corolla, and police are investigating the motive.

LA Councilwoman Traci Park introduces a crime prevention package including ALPRs, LAPD funding for overtime, new squad cars, and tree trimming for better street lighting.

Los Angeles County health officials warn of high bacteria levels at several beaches, advising against water contact at locations like Topanga Canyon Beach and Inner Cabrillo Beach. Some areas, like Hermosa Beach Pier, have been cleared as safe.

The Franklin Fire in Malibu has burned 2,200 acres, prompting evacuations and the closure of the Pacific Coast Highway and local schools. Pepperdine University has sheltered in place, as high winds fuel the fire with no containment reported.

The forecast for Los Angeles includes sunny skies and mild temperatures, with highs around 71 degrees and gentle breezes. Expect some cloud cover and patchy fog during evenings.

A four-car collision on W Dearborn St in Northridge resulted in nine evaluations and seven hospital transports, with no critical injuries reported. LAFD and LAPD responded swiftly to the incident.

A 5-year-old girl was killed by her family's dogs in their Covina backyard, with the attack proving fatal despite her father's intervention and medical care.

A traffic incident in Oxnard, CA, involving an SUV and a pedestrian, resulted in critical injuries for the 56-year-old male victim. Police are investigating and seeking witness information.

A registered sex offender was arrested for exposing himself at UCLA's Kerckhoff Coffee House. The UCLA Police Department, which confirmed the arrest on social media, is investigating the incident.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been reaccredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, marking its ongoing commitment to national health standards.

A Cathedral City man was arrested for obstructing firefighters and arson in Morongo Valley after he threatened emergency personnel with a knife and attempted to ignite further fires.

Kappa Alpha Psi's Pasadena chapter and Pasadena Public Health Department host a donation drive for the Black Infant Health program on Dec. 14. Essential baby items are sought to support Black families.