California lawmakers have passed reforms to the PAGA labor law, adjusting penalties for businesses and increasing workers' share of fines, while facilitating violation corrections for smaller companies.

Four people died after a DUI suspect in a stolen car crashed during a high-speed chase in Upland; a juvenile was hospitalized and a loaded gun was found at the scene.

Three were killed and two injured, including a child, in a Monterey Park SUV crash. The vehicle hit parked cars and a power pole, ejecting one person onto a home's roof. Police suspect DUI and are investigating.

Daniel Gonzalez pleaded guilty to sending bomb threats to a bank's guard and himself, disrupting business operations, with a maximum sentence of 10 years pending.

The Pasadena Police Department reported on their Facebook page about their May/June 2024 success in removing guns and drugs from the streets, emphasizing community safety and the importance of public assistance.

An assault weapon dealer was arrested in Sylmar for the illegal transfer of firearms following a law enforcement operation involving multiple agencies.

Stephen Delacruz was sentenced to 30 years for raping and sexually abusing his sister when they were teenagers.

The Santa Monica City Council adopted a $765.3 million budget focusing on public safety, homelessness, sustainability, and inclusivity for the 2024-25 year.

Authorities in Needles, California, arrested three individuals and uncovered drugs, ammunition, and suspected stolen property following a search warrant executed on Lillyhill Drive.

A man vandalized a business and started a fire in Yucca Valley, then barricaded himself in a truck claiming to have a gun and an explosive. After a standoff, Jerry Whitehurst surrendered to the authorities without further incident.

Long Beach police seized firearms and narcotics during a routine traffic stop near Pacific Coast Highway, with no shootings or stabbings reported overnight.

Mayor Rex Richardson of Long Beach unveiled economic developments in tech and clean energy, with aerospace growth, Ford's new facility, and investment in STEM education, aiming to boost the local economy and prepare for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Thomas Acuna fired a gun and tried to enter homes in Santa Clarita, leading to his arrest and multiple charges, including assault and possession of a ghost gun.