Irvine teen breaks silence after at-home science lab sparks FBI hazmat investigation
A 17-year-old just months away from earning his degree from UC Irvine is speaking out after his at-home science lab led to a weeklong investigation. He believes it's all a big misunderstanding.
Woman arrested for allegedly stealing over $5,000 worth of clothing from Lululemon in Orange...
A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $5,000 worth of clothing from a Lululemon store in Orange County. Irvine police were alerted to the theft at the Irvine Spectrum Center mall last month. Surveillance video released on March 3 showed the woman quickly grabbing piles of leggings from the store and...
Irvine startup lays off close to 300 employees
The Hyundai-backed Advanced Air Mobility company Supernal laid off the majority of its employees last week in an effort to stabilize its business model.
Southern California teen whose home laboratory sparked FBI investigation speaks
The Southern California teenager whose home laboratory sparked a nearly week-long investigation from the FBI last week is speaking out, stating that he's just a "kid who's interested in science."
4 suspects arrested after baby shower shooting leaves 3 hospitalized in Anaheim
Four gang members were arrested after a shooting at a baby shower in Anaheim left three people hospitalized. On Feb. 28, Anaheim police responded to the 2000 block of S. Sprague Lane around 7:15 p.m. Investigators said four gang members arrived at the courtyard to confront rival gang members who were attending the...
Boat Flies Over 91 Freeway Divider In Bellflower
Drivers on the 91 Freeway in Bellflower got a wild surprise Monday when a boat being towed behind a vehicle broke loose, launched over the center divider and crashed onto the opposite side of the highway. Video shows the hull sailing over the concrete barrier and slamming down in the oncoming lanes, scattering...
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Southeast Senior Ball set for April 10 in Bellflower
The City of Bellflower invites residents aged 50 and older to the Southeast Senior Ball, Hollywood Glam Edition, on Friday, April 10 at the Commerce Casino & Hotel. The event includes transportation and lunch for $10 per person, offering a day of music, dancing, and celebration.
GGUSD students go for gold
Students in the Garden Grove Unified School District are continuing to rack up more honors. The Class of 2026 earned 1,286 Golden State Seal Merit Diplomas, a recognition awarded to California high school graduates who demonstrate a high level of mastery in a minimum of six subject areas. That compares...
Six-Story Apartment Proposal Sparks Community Uproar in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo residents are rallying against the proposed expansion of an apartment complex that would add a six-story building with hundreds of new units. A developer is proposing an addition to the Vista Del Lago apartment complex off Marguerite Parkway that includes demolishing 68 units and replacing them with 418...

















