Portions of Yorba Linda’s Dominguez Ranch Trail closed after flood-control wall collapse
Sections of the trail will remain closed for several months as the County of Orange...
Crime and Public Safety
Driver of unmarked, white tow truck stealing vehicles in Southern California
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is investigating two thefts in its area and says...
New LAFD chief admits there were missteps in analysis of Palisades fire response
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said the department has already implemented 74% of...
Ex-OCFA chief blasts helicopter contract lapse, but officials say it won’t hurt firefighting
Aircraft covered by a multi-agency agreement in Southern California can provide a quick response to...
Theft of luxury handbags worth $100,000 foiled by Irvine police
A burglary at a luxury handbag shop in Irvine was caught on camera before police...
Drug dealer gets 15-year sentence for selling a fatal dose of fentanyl to a woman in Anaheim
The man pleaded guilty to posessing for sale fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Spectrum offers up to $25,000 reward for information after cables cut in Jurupa Valley
Communication companies nationwide are increasingly the target of thieves seeking copper to recycle.
OC Bomberos provide scholarship, mentorship for aspiring firefighters and emergency responders
In 2025 nine candidates were awarded $1,000 scholarships.
More rain expected Monday in parts of Southern California
Motorists are advised to stay off the roads if possible and to exercise extreme caution...
Probe sought after man killed by off-duty ICE agent in Northridge on New Year’s Eve
A civil rights leader says the man who was killed had been firing shots into...
After 8-hour standoff in Irvine, man accused of vandalizing cars surrenders to police
Police tried to serve a warrant for his arrest on Saturday evening. He emerged from...
Police officer critically injured, hit by a car during foot pursuit in Garden Grove
He was pursuing a suspect accused of an assault with a deadly weapon. The car...
Appeals panel says California’s ban on open carry of guns in more populated counties is unconstitutional
California has argued the law was crafted to comply with the Second Amendment right to...
Woman who died in Santa Ana River in Fountain Valley was Tustin mother of 2 girls
Alejandra Ramirez Torres, 39, was carried about 2 miles in fast-moving water, officials said, and...
Remaining 2 hikers who died on Mt. Baldy are ID’d
They were among 3 hikers found dead near the Devil’s Backbone trail.
Man arrested on suspicion of vandalizing LA City Hall on New Year’s Day
Damaged items included a historic menorah, computer equipment, windows and a glass display case, Mayor...
3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard to close because of possible mudslides
Caltrans cites "saturated conditions" and says crews "will monitor and reassess road conditions daily as...
What happened in the first hours of the Palisades, Eaton fires — ‘We were all caught off guard’
Residents recount what happened in the early hours of the two vicious fires, one year...
Woman’s body pulled from Santa Ana River in Fountain Valley
About 60 firefighters from three agencies responded.
New California traffic laws for 2026 — some will affect you
Honk, with the CHP's help, explains some traffic laws that just took effect.
New Year’s Day downpour sets some records in Southern California, with more wet weather ahead
The soggy weather is expected to continue through the weekend and beyond, forecasters say.
Mt. Baldy trails closed through Jan. 7 after three hikers found dead
Closures were set for select trails and other areas starting Jan. 1.
Costa Mesa man charged with manslaughter in 2022 crash that killed a woman
The victim was identified as 65-year-old Paula Ramirez.
Southern California storm could be largest in LA on New Year’s Day since 1934
Rain is expected to intensify overnight into New Year's Day, forecasters say, then taper off...
Cal Fire firefighter dies while fighting house fire in Riverside County
The firefighter, identified as engineer Danny Cook, suffered what was described as a medical emergency,...
Seal Beach man who died in Mt. Baldy fall was home for the holidays, freshman at Santa Clara University
The two other men found dead near the victim have not been identified yet.
A stretch of Angeles Crest Highway is closed after severe damage in 4 spots
The closure extends from Cedar Springs, about 3.3 miles east of Newcomb’s Ranch, to Highway...
How your key fob could help a thief steal your car
Thieves are exploiting keyless entry systems or reprogramming vehicles after break-ins, police in Southern California...
Search for fisherman missing from Newport Beach since Christmas Eve continues
The 42-year-old fisherman was last known to be near the Wedge.
Foreign national pleads guilty to Southern California armed robbery spree
Jesus Soto-Parada, 27, had been deported to El Salvador during the 2024 spree, but later...
Anaheim police used excessive force in fatal shooting, parents allege in new claim
Alberto Arzola, 19, was shot and killed by Anaheim police in the 800 block of...
3 hikers found dead on Mt. Baldy amid harsh weather that thwarted rescue efforts, officials say
Rescuers looking for a 19-year-old who fell near Devil's Backbone on Monday found 2 other...
5 Orange County court cases to watch in 2026 include church shooting, tourist mall killing
Here's a look at five cases likely to go forward in 2026 and, if they...
Former teacher’s aide in Anaheim gets 25-year sentence for sexually assaulting 3 boys
Police said Justin Dean Evans, 30, molested the boys in 2018 and 2019.
Another storm set to hit Southern California around New Year’s Day. Will it be as bad as the Christmas rain?
Most of the rain will fall on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Federal judge dismisses indictment against LA TikTok creator shot by ICE officer
The judge found the man was denied prompt access to a lawyer and pre-trial discovery information.
Pedestrian died on Christmas days after vehicle hit him and fled in Fullerton
Police continue to seek the public's help identifying the driver.
Many residents stranded in Lytle Creek remain ‘in limbo’
The sole bridge is not officially open to residents yet, pending further assessment. But some...
Washed-out bridge strands Lytle Creek residents in San Bernardino County mountains
The bridge on Sycamore Drive was overwhelmed by storm runoff on Christmas Eve.
A tornado did touch down in Southern California after all
A house on Lee Street in Boyle Heights suffered damage to the surface and structure...
TikTok challenge of violently kicking doors unnerves residents, puts police on alert
It's the 2025 version of the decades-old ding-dong ditch. But in this case, some teenagers...
LA gets most Christmas rain since 1971 and another storm is coming for New Year’s Day
Southern California will dry out over the weekend before rain is forecasted once again on...
Wrightwood residents begin to dig out after Christmas storm leaves 50 wrecked homes behind
County crews are assessing homes after the rain left damage that one resident said was...
Disgraced former Centinela Valley schools Superintendent Jose Fernandez dies
Fernandez, whose compensation totaled $750,000 for running the tiny school district before he was fired...
More driving secrets — how many do you know?
Honk, who answers transportation questions with the help of experts, rattles off what he has...
100,000-gallon sewage spill closes water around Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
The sewage that came from a Carson manhole impacted the asphalt and flowed to the...
The worst of Southern California’s Christmas storm appears to be over, forecasters say
Evacuation warnings are still in place for communities such as Wrightwood and Lytle Creek, which...
Man sentenced to death for OC killing in 1980 dies in prison
Benjamin Watta was convicted of killing Simone Sharpe in Seal Beach.
Caltrans works to reopen flooded 5 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley
A Christmas storm that drenched Los Angeles on Wednesday led to the partial closure of...
Man fired officer’s gun and bit a sergeant at Fountain Valley PD, prosecutors say
Walter Corea Sanchez was already on probation for an earlier incident involving police.
Yorba Linda gymnastics coach arrested for alleged sex acts with minor
Jacob Alexander Demmin was arrested by investigators "following allegations he groomed and had an inappropriate...
California equestrian in hitman plot against husband dies by suicide
A California equestrian who tried to hire a hitman to murder her husband fatally shot...
Strong, gusty Christmas week storm drenches Southern California with more rain on the way
Traffic at the start of a busy holiday travel period was treacherous at best across...
Wrightwood residents urged to shelter in place as storm runoff inundates town, closes Highway 2
There were no immediate reports of injuries requiring hospitalization, said Chris Prater, a Fire Department...
Tornado warning issued, and quickly cancelled, over Alhambra
Forecasters have said there is a small chance that a tornado could develop in parts...
Police can now use federal funding to purchase drones
The change could broaden the number of departments able to launch or expand drone programs...
Disneyland closing early on Christmas Eve as heavy rainfall approaches
A powerful ‘atmospheric river’ storm system is expected to bring up to 4 inches of...
Christmas week storm brings low tornado risk to Southern California, forecasters say
There is a 2% chance of a tornado in Los Angeles County Wednesday and Thursday,...
Remembering the Southern California law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2025
The deaths occurred in Riverside, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, and include shootings, explosions...
Storm prompts evacuation orders in area of Airport fire of OC
Several cities and the OC Fire Authority were making sand and sandbags available.
4 indicted in Southern California New Year’s Eve bomb plot face new charges
2 of the defendants are charged with conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction, according...
Body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard found in Utah, mother arrested
Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was arrested after her daughter''s body was found in a rural area.
Detectives seek tips on South Whittier shooting that killed 19-year-old
Adrian Coreno, 19, and two 17-year-old boys were walking on the 10000 block of Mills...
Highway 38 in San Bernardino Mountains to reopen temporarily starting Christmas Eve
The reopening will be weather permitting and continue through Jan. 5, when repair work will...
‘Call of Duty’ game developer Vince Zampella killed in Angeles Crest Highway crash
The single-car collision happened on Sunday, Dec. 21.
Atmospheric river Christmas rainstorm looms for Southern California: Here’s what to know
Evacuation warnings are in place for LA County burn scar areas.
9 public safety issues raised by Eaton, Palisades fires – and what’s been done about them
The Eaton and Palisades fires exposed an array of public safety response issues. A year...
Pedestrian injured in Fullerton hit-and-run
The crash occurred in the vicinity of N. Gilbert Street and Carol Ave.
Surge in cargo thefts in Southern California driven by swift, organized rings
Law enforcement is struggling to keep up with the proliferation of cargo theft cases as...
LA County can’t keep up with drug treatment demand inside jails
Use of addiction medications in the jails doubled in 2025, while waitlists surged. A coalition...
Man killed, another wounded in Santa Ana shooting
Police say the shooting Friday night may be gang-related.
2 girls killed in mobile home fire in Murrieta; a twin and parents injured
Fire crews arrived to find the mobile home, a carport, three vehicles, two outbuildings and...
Irvine couple with jewelry businesses hid $127 million in cash from the IRS, feds say
The pair and one of the companies they own pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges...
Southern California activists spotlight Adelanto ICE detention centers on International Migrants Day
The Adelanto ICE detention centers have faced scrutiny for alleged and documented cases of abuse...
Tyler Skaggs jury considering $75 million to $115 million verdict before Angels settled with family
The jury was in the beginning stages of assigning responsibility and damages, which could have...
Five people sue Universal Orlando, claiming Stardust Racers caused severe injuries
It’s the same intense roller coaster that 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala rode on the night...
15-year-old boys stabbed, 1 robbed at Topanga Mall
2 teens attacked 2 other teens and stole a gold chain, police said.
Angels settle Tyler Skaggs wrongful-death case, halting jury deliberations
The foreman says the jury had already discussed finding anywhere from $75 million to $115...
Pedestrian killed after being hit by 2 vehicles in Santa Ana; 1 driver doesn’t stop
The crash occurred around on Main Street between Dyer Road and Alton Avenue.
No, pedestrians can’t just step into the roadway without breaking the law
Overall, the law is restrictive as to when a pedestrian can enter a roadway to...
These were the 13 largest wildfires in LA, OC, SB and Riverside counties in 2025
2025 saw high-profile blazes in Los Angeles County, though the number of acres burned was...
Jury hints at potential financial penalties against Los Angeles Angels in Tyler Skaggs case
The jurors are tasked with deciding whether the team had any responsibility for the death...
LA, OC, SB and Riverside counties added 20 new police and fire chiefs in 2025. Here’s each one.
Across the region this year, a wave of leadership changes led to the appointment new...
How officials plan to keep attendees safe at Pasadena’s Rose Parade and Rose Bowl
Thousands are expected to attend the Rose Parade, which will honor the theme "The Magic...
Brea Olinda district trustee arrested after police alerted to sexual messages to a minor
Christopher Becerra was arrested on Dec. 18.
Southern California is expecting a rainy Christmas
The storm system is predicted to bring widespread showers to the region beginning as early...
Brother of Rams’ receiver Puka Nacua accused of taking Laker Adou Thiero’s BMW in West Hollywood
27-year-old Samson Nacua and 27-year-old Trey Rose were arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle...
Man who was kicked out of a Fullerton bar and opened fire, injuring an Uber driver, sentenced to 17 years to life
Prosecutors said Christian Hernandez of La Mirada had intended to shoot a bouncer.
The most notable moments from the Tyler Skaggs wrongful death trial against the LA Angels
An Orange County jury must sift through two months of evidence and testimony that provided...
Motorcycle officers from Garden Grove, Long Beach injured in separate 22 Freeway crashes
The crashes occurred about two miles apart and within an hour of one another.
3.1 earthquake hits southwest of Devore in San Bernardino County
The quake was felt at 8:04 p.m. Tuesday.
Man gets 7 years in prison for DUI crash that killed a motorcyclist in Westminster
38-year-old Nathan Philip Perreault of Huntington Beach was killed in the crash.
Driver accused in hit-and-run in Huntington Beach had drugs in her system, prosecutors say
Amber Calderon, 43, now faces more serious charges than she initially did after results of...
Jury gets Tyler Skaggs wrongful-death case against the Angels
Jurors began deliberating following a two month trial with more than 40 witnesses.
Former OC cheerleading coach convicted of 23 felony counts for molesting 10 girls
Erick Joseph Kristianson had coached years ago at Magic All-Stars and Trabuco Hills High School.
What attorneys argued in the Tyler Skaggs wrongful death trial closing statements
Closing arguments will continue Tuesday.
Redlands police investigate shooting at ‘Hanukkah Town’ home as possible hate crime
Authorities say a Magnolia Avenue home was the target of racist epithets, apparent airsoft shots.
Do you know him? OC Sheriff’s Department seeks to ID man’s remains found near Santa Ana River Trail
The man's skeletonized remains were found on Oct. 11 near Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim.
‘Secretive and manipulative’ Hemet church leaders killed 2 for greed and control, officials say
Warrants were served on Thursday, Dec. 11, in Colton and at the base of operations...
4 arrested on suspicion of plotting bombing of businesses in Los Angeles, Orange counties
Federal authorities have announced the arrests of four alleged members of an extremist group who...