Santa Monica's summer programs provided enriching activities for over 55,500 kids, including city-run camps, classes, and events focused on education, creativity, and physical activity.

A Yucca Valley man was arrested for murder after a body was found during a well-being check. Investigations by the Sheriff's Specialized Division continue.

A confrontation at an Apple Valley auto shop resulted in one fatality and one critically injured individual. The shooter, Leon Sanchez, detained by authorities, had a valid carry permit.

The body of Amy Porter, a missing 43-year-old indigenous woman, was found by her family in a desert area near Yucaipa, initiating a death investigation.

A USC student was arrested for assaulting a professor with a metal water bottle, causing the professor to be hospitalized. The motive is unknown, and the university community is shaken.

Los Angeles DA George Gascón launches a campaign addressing sexual violence and consent, focusing on educating college campuses and using billboards, ads, and social media.

L.A. County reports a rise in mpox cases, with Public Health urging at-risk groups to get vaccinated as over 70% of new cases are among the unvaccinated.

California's Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Phone-Free School Act, requiring schools to develop policies restricting smartphone use by 2026 to improve student focus and mental health.

Los Angeles will experience mild weather with cloudy mornings and clearer afternoons, with temperatures in the low 80s. The pattern includes patchy morning fog and comfortable evenings.

Freddie Lee Trone was sentenced to 31 years to life for the role in PnB Rock's murder at a restaurant in LA, while others also faced charges related to the case.

California sues ExxonMobil for allegedly misleading the public on plastic recycling's effectiveness, as part of its wider effort to combat plastic pollution.

A truck driver died in a collision in Costa Mesa; the crash caused a key intersection near the 405 Freeway to close for cleanup.

A domestic disturbance in Val Verde resulted in hospitalizations and fatalities, with shootings involving family members being investigated by the Sheriff's Department.