L.A. city controller's race gets ruff, as a candidate targets Kenneth Mejia's corgis

Southern California has experienced a brief respite from the rain that has affected the region since the weekend. However, residents should prepare for another storm expected to arrive on Thursday, which may bring additional rainfall and weather-related challenges.

Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, has been charged with ordering the murder of a witness in a federal narcotics case against him. The witness was reportedly shot in a restaurant after Wedding allegedly shared photographs of the individual.

A mistrial has been declared in the case against former Whittier police Detective Salvador Murillo, who faced multiple assault charges after shooting an unarmed man in the back in 2020. The incident left the victim paralyzed, and jurors were unable to reach a verdict.

Officials believe a man who has been missing for three months likely had a medical emergency or died near his home before a bear or mountain lion dragged him away.

A gas leak caused a house explosion in Chino Hills over the weekend, injuring eight individuals and prompting temporary evacuations. The incident also resulted in damage to nearby homes.

Billionaire hedge fund founder Tom Steyer is running for governor. His investments in fossil fuels and migrant detention facilities may attract criticism from fellow Democrats.

Braun Levi, a high school tennis star, tragically died in a collision involving a driver who allegedly was under the influence of alcohol. Court records indicate that the driver had a blood alcohol level nearly double the legal limit and was operating a vehicle on a suspended license. The incident has led to a lawsuit filed by Levi's parents against the alleged drunk driver, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving and the devastating impact it can have on families.

The new chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), Moore, has criticized media reports that he claims have unfairly smeared the firefighters who fought the Palisades fire. This marks a significant change from his previous comments, where he acknowledged that media coverage had led to a growing mistrust of the fire department. Moore's remarks highlight the ongoing tension between the LAFD and the media regarding the portrayal of its personnel and their efforts during the fire incident.