Vandals target shuttered Westminster Mall, leave behind extensive damage
Instead of shoppers, the once-thriving Westminster Mall is now drawing vandals, leaving behind shattered glass and extensive damage throughout the building.
Council member calls for pause as car washes spread across San Gabriel Valley
A growing number of car wash developments in Whittier has prompted one council member to urge city leaders to slow down and study whether the city’s current approach to approving them still makes sense. At the Nov. 18, 2025 City Council meeting, Councilmember Fernando Dutra said he’s noticed “way too many car washes...
Pürre Boutique Opens Second Costa Mesa Location
The women’s clothing and home decor boutique has expanded with a second location inside Paseo 17, featuring elevated basics, local brands, and giftable finds. Natasha Quinn founded Pürre Boutique in 2010. Back then, the shop focused on carrying natural and organic body care products. Today, Pürre Boutique has two...
12 California Restaurants That Master Crispy, Golden Fried Fish
There is something irresistible about the sound of hot oil crackling as fresh fish hits the fryer, a promise that something deeply satisfying is only moments away. Along California’s long and varied coastline, fried fish has grown into a shared ritual, shaped by fishing towns, beach cities, and generations of cooks...
Long Beach man convict arrested again for trafficking a teenager in Anaheim
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Michael Terrell Armstrong, a 33-year-old Long Beach man with a prior conviction for kidnapping, has been charged with multiple s*x trafficking felonies after he was arrested by the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) at an Anaheim motel with a teenage girl he was selling for s*x.
Woman leaves Bible on Irvine doorstep after stealing package
Irvine police are looking for a woman who left a Bible on a doorstep after stealing a package in Irvine.
Southern California Weather Alert: Above-Normal Warmth with Rising Rain Risk Jan 20–24
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Los Angeles, California – A warmer-than-normal weather pattern is expected to take hold across Southern California between Tuesday and Saturday, bringing a noticeable rise in temperatures along with an...
Smash-and-grab thieves make off with jewelry from store at Brea Mall in flash-mob robbery
As many as eight robbers, some wielding sledgehammers, made off with jewelry after targeting a store at Brea Mall, authorities said.
Thermal drone technology helps find lost dog in Orange County
Crews used thermal drone technology to help find a lost dog in Orange County.
30 suspects were arrested for vandalizing the shuttered Westminster Mall
The Westminster Police Department has become aware of multiple videos on social media showing tagging, vandalism, and trespassing amongst other criminal activity occurring inside the Westminster mall. The Westminster Police Department has partnered with property owners and onsite security to help combat this issue....
