Ivan Cruz was arrested for kidnapping and domestic violence on Thanksgiving in East Los Angeles after witnesses and surveillance showed a woman being assaulted and kidnapped.

Harpoon Henry's, a 50-year-old Dana Point Harbor restaurant, is closing due to a $550 million redevelopment project. Staff are offered jobs at a sister restaurant. The Rose in Venice is also closing, citing economic challenges.

A judge has spared a dog from euthanasia in LA, despite being previously labeled dangerous, with conditions for its secure containment and behavior control.

Pasadena Transit will add two new bus routes starting December 15, rebranding Metro Lines 177 and 256 as Routes 53 and 33, while adjusting fares and improving service frequency.

The Palmdale Playhouse is hosting "Cocktails & Carols" on December 14, featuring LaVance Colley and The Sunday Night Singers, offering music, specialty cocktails, and a festive atmosphere.

Huntington Beach steps up safety patrols following shark encounters, with guidelines issued for swimmers and aerial surveys to monitor shark activity.

Joseph Bennett, 61, was arrested by the LA County Sheriff's Department for a bank robbery and attempted robbery. He allegedly used the threat of a firearm in both incidents, leading to felony charges. He is now held on $250,000 bail.

A California man received over 50 years in prison for the murder and torture of his girlfriend, as well as the torture and kidnapping of an ex-partner.

Bruce Boyer was charged with four counts of perjury for filing false voter registrations in Ventura County. He did not enter a plea and his arraignment is continued to January 17, 2025.

Search teams are looking for a 28-year-old free diver who went missing off the Port of Long Beach, with nighttime operations conducted by local fire departments and the Coast Guard.

Two suspects have been arrested in the Coachella homicide case from October, involving the death of 44-year-old Roman Gamboa. The Major Crimes Unit continues the investigation.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality alert and wood-burning ban for parts of Southern California, including Los Angeles, due to fine particle pollution concerns.

Mayor Karen Bass reports improvements in L.A.'s city services and safety measures, with infrastructure upgrades and plans for further developments ahead of major global events.