A fire at the historic Crouch Memorial Church in South Los Angeles was contained by firefighters with no injuries reported; the cause is under investigation.

The Lake Elsinore Sheriff's deputies seized over 9,000 fentanyl-laced pills and more than 5 ounces of pure fentanyl after an investigation into drug sales. Two residents were arrested and face narcotics charges.

An 18-year-old was arrested for the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Jurupa Valley. Authorities are continuing their investigation and seeking public assistance.

LA Public Health warns of high bacteria levels at several beaches and advises against water activities near affected areas.

Eight people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Sylmar, Los Angeles, with two adults in serious condition and four children with minor injuries.

The LA Metro Board approved the Environmental Impact Report for the Eastside Extension of the Metro E Line to Whittier, potentially easing LA traffic.

Manhattan Beach Police reported increased thefts and arrests during a challenging week, reminding residents to stay vigilant and informed about e-bike safety regulations.

A pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA leads to a tactical alert by LAPD, with some classes going remote and increased scrutiny of the university's response to campus safety.

A hiker found a corpse in a Los Angeles flood control channel, prompting a recovery operation by the fire department and an ongoing investigation to identify the victim and cause of death.

A toddler was found unresponsive in a Palmdale park and pronounced dead; a man was arrested on related charges. The cause of death is under investigation.

Connor O'Donnell's body was found on a Ventura County beach, with his death under investigation by authorities looking into his activities from April 6-17.

Three LA residents were arrested for stealing from Home Depot stores in Ventura County, with around $20,000 worth of goods taken. They are held on felony charges, with a dedicated task force fighting retail theft in the region.

Luis Guerrero, a patient coordinator from Orange County, has been charged with conspiracy and kickback violations linked to his role at an addiction treatment facility.