A motorist taken away in handcuffs was first given permission to use the restroom after crashing into a Los Angeles area home overnight.

The incident was reported near California Street and Santa Fe Avenue in the Florence-Firestone area late Sunday night after a silver four-door sedan plowed through a front yard and then slammed into the side of the home.

Officers are investigating whether the driver also struck a parked vehicle before hitting the house.

The crash apparently caused a small gas leak, requiring the homeowner to find another place to spend the night.

Video showed the badly damaged front of the car and a hole left in the side of the home.

Freelance media firm OnScene.TV reported that the homeowner permitted the handcuffed driver to use the restroom after the crash. The handcuffs were apparently removed when the suspect was escorted into the home.

It was unclear if the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the collision.

An earthquake with a magnitude 3.9 rattled Malibu and the surrounding areas Sunday night, the United States Geological Survey.

The quake struck at around 8:17 p.m. a little more than 7 miles west northwest of Malibu at a depth of 14 kilometers or around 8.5 miles and a little less than 8 miles south southwest of Thousand Oaks.

Residents in Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, Agoura, Moorpark and others felt significant movement, according to preliminary reports.

KTLA California Interactive Earthquake Map

So far, there have been no reports of any injuries or damage to property.

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Thousands of earthquakes are recorded in California annually, but the vast majority are incredibly minor. Several hundred reach a magnitude of 3.0, and only about 15 to 20 reach a magnitude of 4.0 or greater, according to the USGS.   

In North America, only Alaska records more quakes per year than California. 

What to do in an earthquake

During an earthquake, knowing the proper steps to protect yourself and minimize injury is crucial. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) provides detailed guidelines on what to do during such events. Here are the key points:

Drop, Cover, and Hold On:

Drop: Immediately drop down onto your hands and knees. This position prevents you from being knocked over and allows you to stay low and crawl to safety if necessary.

Cover: Use one arm to protect your head and neck, and if possible, take shelter under a sturdy table or desk. If no shelter is available, get down next to an interior wall away from windows. Stay on your knees and bend over to protect vital organs.

Hold On: Hold on to your shelter until the shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter if it shifts.

A long losing streak at the Los Angeles Marathon was broken on Sunday.

Matt Richtman won the 2025 L.A. Marathon with a time of 2:07:56, which was an impressive three minutes less than second placed Athanas Kioko.

Richtman’s victory means he is the first American to win the race since 1994. In that race 31 years ago, Paul Pilkington won with a time of 2:12:13.

Richtman is a member of the Montana State University cross country team. According to the university’s website, the Elburn, Illinois native was the third Montana State men’s cross country runner to earn All-American honors in his junior year in 2022-2023.