Los Angeles firefighters extinguished a fire at a home in Arleta in 16 minutes, with no injuries reported and the damage contained to the garage. The cause is under investigation.

A brush fire started in Elysian Park, Los Angeles, was contained by LAFD firefighters who also dealt with nearby off-gassing lithium-ion batteries. No structures were threatened.

High bacterial levels prompt LA County to advise against water activities at several Santa Monica Bay beaches, while Big Rock Beach is cleared as safe.

A juvenile was arrested in Glen Ivy for an armed robbery tied to an OfferUp transaction, with Riverside County officials highlighting safety in online marketplace deals.

A Brentwood dental company and former owners paid $6.3 million to settle claims of misusing COVID relief funds under the PPP, bypassing employee limit rules.

West Coast Dental Administrative Services LLC and its former owners settled fraud allegations related to COVID relief funds, agreeing to pay $6.3 million under the False Claims Act.

Roxy, a Magellanic penguin at the Aquarium of the Pacific, died of an apparent infection on August 6, despite contributing to genetic diversity through a Species Survival Plan.

A La Habra motorcycle officer is in critical condition after a Thursday morning collision; the exact condition is unknown. Another person was injured, and the CHP is investigating. Witnesses are urged to contact police.

A parolee is charged with the fatal stabbing of a Walmart worker and may face a heightened sentence due to the special circumstance allegation of lying in wait.

Ian Choudri is named the new CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, bringing experience from high-speed rail projects abroad.

A suspicious package in Victorville led to evacuation and road closures until the bomb squad deemed the pressure cooker safe. Police seek information from the public.

Yucca Valley man arrested for a serious stabbing on Hopi Trail; investigation by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department ongoing.

A man was arrested in Yucca Valley after a high-speed chase and for holding a woman against her will. He faces multiple charges including felony evading and kidnapping.