Over 600 Teamsters Local 630 members employed at Smart & Final warehouses in Southern California went on strike over concerns of facility shutdowns and wage cuts.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that Deputy Jonathan Stewart died due to methamphetamine effects, ruling it accidental. Details surrounding his death remain unclear.

A suspect in a child abuse case was shot by San Bernardino deputies while being arrested; he was hospitalized and booked in absentia on multiple charges including attempted murder of an officer.

An 80-year-old man was arrested in Thousand Oaks for the alleged murder of his roommate following a "physical altercation." The incident occurred late at night, and the investigation is ongoing.

Amazon is fined $5.9 million by California for purportedly violating the state's Warehouse Quotas Law at its Moreno Valley and Redlands centers, with the company intending to appeal the claim.

Los Angeles County issues a heat advisory for the weekend with recommendations for residents to stay cool, hydrated, and vigilant against heat-related illnesses, and information about available cooling centers.

Police and SWAT teams responded to a suspect barricaded in a Glendale apartment after an assault with a bat and knife threats, leading to evacuations before the arrest.

A magnitude-3.0 earthquake hit near Devore, California, felt in various parts of the Greater Los Angeles and Inland Empire without immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Long Beach has established the ClimateLB Youth Climate Action Fund Microgrant Program, offering $40,000 in grants to youth-led environmental projects, enhancing the city's sustainability efforts.

Comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias was honored with the key to the city in Long Beach during a sold-out show, highlighting his local roots and success.

A peaceful resolution concluded a standoff in Long Beach after police rescued a hostage and arrested an armed suspect who had fired shots and taken a man captive.

Attempted burglary at Los Feliz pharmacy in LA was foiled by an alarm system; suspects tried to enter with a saw and crowbar. No theft occurred, and the owner faces repair costs.

Simi Valley Police arrested two suspects linked to a spate of gang-related graffiti, with one booked on conspiracy charges and the other, a juvenile at the time of the crimes, facing vandalism and conspiracy charges.