• North Texas elected official arrested, charged with impersonating an officer

  

• Former Allen firefighters' union president sentenced for fraud, stealing union funds

  

• Annual trolley toy drive collects Christmas gifts from Chicago area high schools

  

• Luigi Mangione returning to court for crucial evidence hearing

  

• Extended street closures begin in downtown LA for Convention Center revitalization

  

• La Brea Tar Pits closed after reported shooting at nearby park

  

• Manteca police seek help identifying 3 suspects in Great Wolf Lodge car break-in investigation

  

• City councilor's proposal would fund community improvements in North Sacramento