2 LAPD officers charged with unemployment insurance fraud
Two LAPD officers assigned to the agency's Newton Division were charged with unemployment insurance fraud
Los Angeles County Life Expectancy Gap Tops 16 Years
In Los Angeles County, your ZIP code is still a pretty good predictor of how long you are likely to live. A new countywide portrait finds a gap of more than 16 years in life expectancy between some neighborhoods, a stark divide that tracks closely with long-standing differences in wealth, education, and access to...
Builder who lost his home, rental properties in Eaton Fire reaches settlement with SoCal...
A home builder who lost his house and several rental properties in the devasting Eaton Fire has reached a settlement with SoCal Edison.
Merced boxer loses world championship bout in Anaheim
Merced boxer Jesus “Chiquito” Haro won’t be bringing a world championship belt back to the Central Valley. The 23-year-old suffered a TKO loss to three-belt minimumweight champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Saturday night. Collazo dominated the bout, winning every round until Haro...
High-Speed CHP Pursuit Shuts Down East LA Streets Before Tense Standoff
If there is one thing Southern California is universally famous for outside of the entertainment industry, it is the classic, televised high-speed police chase. This week, another crazy pursuit took the focus of the greater Los Angeles area as a driver in a white Toyota pushed their vehicle to the absolute limit to...
When Every Second Counts, Newport Beach Paramedics Deliver
But when it doesn’t, that’s when Newport Beach Fire Department’s paramedics spring into action. They arrive at the scene of such critical health emergencies as heart attacks, strokes and devastating traffic accidents on average under five and one-half minutes after frantic 9-1-1 calls for help. A paramedic...
Yamaha departure adds to the growing wave of companies leaving California
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA will relocate its U.S. headquarters from Cypress, California, to Kennesaw, Georgia, ending nearly five decades in Orange County. The phased transition, starting in 2026 and finishing by 2028, will affect about 250 employees as the company consolidates operations and aligns key divisions closer...
Two arrested for package theft at Irvine apartments
A mail carrier reported a suspicious couple stealing packages at The Park at Irvine Spectrum Apartments. The suspects caused property damage while fleeing through the apartment landscaping. Officers later found their vehicle at The Marketplace, where the pair attempted to escape in a rideshare before being arrested.
Irvine is America’s Safest Big City
The Mayor also reported that violent crime in Irvine dropped by 5% and property crime fell by 16% last year. Mayor Agran thanked the City’s public safety officers: “On behalf of a grateful Irvine community, I want to take this moment to thank Chief Michael Kent and our entire Irvine Police Department for yet another...
9 California Bakeries Where Everything Disappears Before Noon
California is home to some of the most talented bakers in the world, and their creations sell out fast. From flaky croissants to pillowy doughnuts, these spots draw long lines before the sun is even fully up. If you sleep in, you might miss out on something truly special. Here...

















