LA County Public Health Issues Bacteria Warnings at Popular Beaches Including Topanga and Mothers...
Heatwaves might make you desperate for a splash, but you'll want to steer clear of several Los Angeles County beaches if you're hoping to avoid a mouthful of bacteria. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has slapped a use warning on water activities like swimming and surfing at some popular coastal...
Suspect sets fire to commercial building, firefighters extinguish quickly
An unknown suspect set fire to a commercial building on the 24100 block of Lyons Avenue on Saturday night, according to Sgt. Mark Perkins with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The business was Realty Executives Santa Clarita, according to Perkins. Deputies were dispatched to an arson call at...
Two fires break out Friday night
Two small brush fires broke out on Friday evening amidst Independence Day celebrations, according to Fred Fielding, public information officer for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The first, dubbed the “Owen Fire,” took place in Canyon Country near the 18500 block of Olympian Court. According to Fielding,...
Immigration officials say they detained 2 Mexican nationals on July 4
LOS ANGELES — U.S. immigration officials confirmed Sunday that they arrested two people during a July 4 raid at a West Hollywood car wash, both of whom were described as Mexican nationals who were in the United States illegally. "On July 4th, Border Patrol conducted enforcement operations in West...
People Drive From All Over California To Hunt For Deals At This Enormous Flea...
In the predawn darkness of one Sunday each month, a pilgrimage begins across Southern California’s highways, with cars converging on Long Beach like treasure hunters following an ancient map. The destination?. The legendary Long Beach Antique Market – a sprawling 20-acre vintage wonderland where the past isn’t just...
California Counties Most Susceptible to Wildfires
As California’s Madre fire continues to grow, becoming the largest in that state in a year already synonymous with wildfire, Wildfire Today guest writer Jackson Ruby looks at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) data on wildfire risk in California. From sandy beaches to snow-capped mountains to deserts,...
Southern California beaches facing dangerous conditions Sunday, forecasters say
The National Weather Service says rip currents have caused an "increased risk of ocean drowning."
ICE raids have not only inspired activism — but art
L.A.-area artists tap into cartooning, one-color graphic design and painting to give a voice to people protesting detentions.
Man found dead on Long Beach freeway off-ramp
LONG BEACH – A man was found dead on a San Diego (405) Freeway off-ramp in Long Beach Saturday. The body was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 1:18 a.m. Saturday on the Cherry Avenue off-ramp from the southbound San Diego Freeway. The person reporting the body said they could see legs in off-ramp lanes.
Brush Fire Quickly Contained in Canyon Country, Sparked Amid Fireworks Activity
A small brush fire broke out Friday night in a Canyon Country neighborhood, but was quickly contained thanks to a fast response by Los Angeles County Fire Department crews. The fire was reported around 9:12 p.m. near 18504 Olympian Court, burning approximately half an acre before forward progress was stopped....
