Jim McDonnell has been named the new LAPD chief by Mayor Karen Bass, with a focus on public safety, rebuilding the force, and community relationships.

A Long Beach man pleaded guilty to transporting a 14-year-old across state lines for sexual activity after meeting her on Reddit. He faces up to 30 years in prison.

Victor Marias was arrested for a series of arsons in Downtown LA, one causing $7 million in damages. He's charged with multiple felonies and is held without bail.

LAFD responded to a fire in a Harvard Heights apartment, with 52 firefighters extinguishing the blaze in 29 minutes. No injuries were reported, the cause is under investigation.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a home in Woodland Hills, with no injuries reported. The LAFD identified an electrical outlet as the fire's origin.

Governor Newsom allocates $131 million to California localities to clear homeless encampments, emphasizing stricter adherence to housing regulations and accountability measures.

The National Weather Service predicts a break from morning fog in Los Angeles, with warm and sunny conditions reaching a high of 91 degrees. Evening skies will be mostly clear, and similar weather is expected throughout the week.

A woman's gunfire during an argument in Lake Los Angeles resulted in one death and one hospitalization. Authorities are investigating and seeking information on the suspect.

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man in Loma Linda, sparking an investigation. Details are scarce; a knife was found at the scene. No others were injured.

The Menendez brothers’ murder case is under review due to potential new evidence supporting their self-defense claim, with a hearing set for November.

The Foodbank of Southern California halted operations amid a financial controversy, with an investigation into the misuse of funds leading to the termination of its funding by the state.

An outbreak of Equine Infectious Anemia at Los Alamitos Race Course resulted in seven horses being euthanized.

Juan Ramirez-Bolanos was arrested in Orange County for peeping and indecent exposure, with authorities seeking additional victims to report incidents.