Newsom’s office says 25 people are now housed after Long Beach encampment sweep last...
The news comes after an encampment cleanup on Wednesday by the SAFE Task Force.
I-5 Traffic Stop Near San Clemente Uncovers $300K Heroin Stash
What started as a routine traffic stop on northbound Interstate 5 near San Clemente turned into a six-figure drug bust when Border Patrol agents found 29 packages of heroin in the trunk of a car, authorities said. The haul weighed approximately 71.65 pounds and was estimated to have a street value of nearly $300,000....
Weapons, tactical gear found in vehicle from Santa Clarita head-on crash
A head-on crash in northern Los Angeles County late Sunday night left one person hospitalized and led to the discovery of firearms inside one of the involved vehicles, authorities said. The collision was reported around 10:21 p.m. along the 35100 block of San Francisquito Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, according to...
Los Angeles County ex postal worker gets 5 years in prison for bank fraud
According to federal prosecutors, 133 stolen credit and debit cards, 16 U.S. Department of Treasury checks, and a ghost gun were discovered in the Carson apartment of Mary Ann Magdamit when law enforcement searched it in December 2024.
Two Los Angeles County Men Charged in Ventura County Construction Fraud
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that two Los Angeles County men have been charged for defrauding Ventura County victims in a construction scam. Ben Nino Hunter (DOB 07/08/74), of Hidden Hills, and Moran Elkarif (DOB 12/17/81), of Los Angeles, are charged with seven felony counts of grand theft, conspiracy...
Pacific Coast Highway crash in Huntington Beach leaves 1 dead
A 29-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
Porto’s Bakery & Cafe construction underway at Downtown Disney
Construction is underway to bring Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, a Southern California staple known for its Cuban delicacies and baked goods, to Downtown Disney, the resort announced Monday. The new location, which will be the chain’s seventh, will be the first to offer sit-down table service and a full bar. The arrival of...
California Couple Arrested After Being Accused of Torturing and Killing 14-Month-Old Girl
A couple in California has been accused of torturing and killing the man’s 14-month-old daughter. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, December 2 that Alfredo Muñoz Jr. and Kelly Anelalani Muñoz are both facing one count of murder, torture and assault on a child causing death in...
Record-setting Mega Millions ticket sold in Orange County; winner not yet known
A record-setting Mega Millions ticket worth more than $5.1 million was sold in California this week, marking one of the largest second-place prizes in state history, lottery officials announced Saturday. The ticket matching the first five numbers in Friday night’s drawing, valued at $5,104,960, was sold at a CVS at...
Major appliance retailer abruptly shuts down all Southern California stores
CALIFORNIA — In a sudden move, Howard's Appliances — a nearly 80-year-old appliance chain, has closed all its retail locations in Souther California, leaving employees and customers scrambling with little warning.
