Gabriela Martinez

An 87-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in what authorities are calling a hit-and-run incident in Los Angeles'Echo Park neighborhood. According to KTLA, the collision occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Monday, at the intersection of Berkeley Avenue and Allesandro Street. The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was walking within a marked crosswalk when she was hit by a driver in a dark-colored Ford Transit van going southbound on Allesandro Street.

An officer-involved shooting in Alhambra on Saturday morning resulted in a fatality, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The incident, which took place just after 11:45 a.m. on the 1200 block of S. Almansor Street, is still under investigation by the Alhambra Police Department, with assistance from the Sheriff's Department. A suspect was shot by police and later died from the injuries sustained, after being transported to a local hospital, according to CBS News Los Angeles.

Los Angeles residents are dealing with a trifecta of weather-related advisories, including an air quality alert due to elevated levels of particle pollution. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the region will experience patchy fog on MLK Day before it clears up, with temperatures hovering around 67 degrees. However, clearer skies aren't bringing relief to those with respiratory issues.

In response to the approaching threat of extreme fire weather, Governor Gavin Newsom has proactively deployed a surge of firefighting resources, including personnel, engines, and aircraft to Southern California's most vulnerable regions. An announcement published on the Governor's official website emphasized the strategic advancement of more than 130 fire-fighting apparatus amid forecasts of high winds and arid conditions by the National Weather Service, particularly in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Firefighters in Los Angeles responded to a blaze at a downtown commercial building early Tuesday morning. According to KTLA, the Los Angeles Fire Department was alerted to the fire at 7:40 a.m. at the address 1426 South Paloma Street near East 14th Street. Commuters witnessed a thick plume of smoke billowing into the sky amid the early bustle of the city.

As Los Angeles residents bask in the mild warmth of a typically sunny day, with highs creeping into the low 70s, the National Weather Service has set out an extended forecast that will see the city continue to enjoy clear skies and moderate temperatures for the most of the week. According to a detailed forecast from the National Weather Service, today will be "Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon."

Long Beach was awakened to the chaos of flashing sirens and crumpled metal early Monday morning as a pair of suspected burglars led police on dangerous pursuits that ended in crashes. According to KTLA, officers responding to a 4:40 a.m. call discovered burglaries at two separate locations, which eventually resulted in two suspects fleeing in vehicles from the second site at 809 West 15th Street.

The City of Long Beach is doubling down on early childhood development with the roll-out of its second annual Parent Informational Workshop series. In a team-up feat worth noting, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) alongside Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) aims to connect families to crucial early childhood education resources.

As fierce Santa Ana winds whip through Southern California, the Hughes Fire near Castaic has now consumed over 5,000 acres, leading to a frenzy of mandatory evacuations and school closures. According to NBC Los Angeles, the fire erupted Wednesday morning, igniting amid critically dry brush, and has been propelled by winds gusting between 10 to 20 miles per hour, with stronger winds predicted into the evening.

In a move to streamline aid for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles firestorm, California has rolled out enhanced support mechanisms, both online and at local Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). The state's official website used to disseminate crucial post-disaster information and resources, CA.gov/LAfires, has undergone a significant overhaul to become more user-oriented, announced Governor Gavin Newsom, according to a recent press statement.