Irvine Police issue 53 citations in a one-day traffic blitz
Police officers conducted a High-Visibility Enforcement operation on Wednesday along East Yale Loop and West Yale Loop, according to the Irvine Police Department. During this operation, 53 citations were issued, including 21 for stop sign violations, 15 for cell phone use while driving, and five for failing to obey...
LASD searching for department-issued rifle that may have fallen out of patrol vehicle in...
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking the public for help finding a department-issued rifle that went missing over the weekend.
Innovative facility develops incredible method to produce drinking water from purified sewage: ‘Tastes like...
"This is going to be a blueprint for any community that’s facing water scarcity." Innovative facility develops incredible method to produce drinking water from purified sewage: 'Tastes like water … because it is water' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Cassandra Chase Makes History As First Black Woman Elected Mayor of Lakewood, California
History was made last week in the City of Lakewood, California, as Cassandra Chase became the first Black woman ever elected to serve as mayor. Community leaders and residents alike are celebrating the groundbreaking milestone as powerful step forward for representation, leadership, and local progress. Chase was...
LA Region Experiences Decline in Homelessness for Second Consecutive Year
The Greater Los Angeles region experienced a second consecutive year-over-year decline in people experiencing homelessness, according to figures released Monday, but authorities warned that more housing will be needed to continue the downward trend.
23 transients arrested along the Santa Ana train tracks with help from Union Pacific
The SAPD’s QOLT (Quality of Life Team) squad joined forces with the Union Pacific Police, Savage Security, and City Net representatives to address trespassing and quality-of-life issues along two high-priority railroad corridors in Santa Ana. This operation led to:. 23 Total Arrests. 7 Felony Arrests. 16 Misdemeanor...
LA County Sheriff’s deputies arrest alleged carjacking suspect after pursuit
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect allegedly wanted for carjacking after a pursuit in Compton.
Coast Guard rushes to sinking catamaran off Southern California coast
Search and rescue teams from the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies rescued 11 people from a catamaran that was slowly sinking off the coast of Orange County on Saturday night, officials said. The vessel, a 50-foot charter named Manute’a, began taking on water approximately seven miles south of Dana Point Harbor....
Garbage piling up in OC as Republic Services trash strike continues
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Orange County residents are experiencing significant trash collection delays as local Republic Services workers honor an East Coast strike. Trash collection delays are impacting multiple Orange County cities, including Anaheim, Brea, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana,...
Southern California family searches for man missing in Kern River
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A Southern California family is desperately searching for their loved one, who they say went missing in the Kern River this past weekend. The family of 36-year-old James Bawayan from Chino Hills reported that he was swept away by a current on Saturday near Black Gulch, southwest of...
