OC mother charged after teen son’s illegal electric motorcycle crash critically injures veteran, 81
Tommi Jo Mejer, was charged with felony child endangerment after her son allegedly struck and critically injured an 81-year-old man while riding an illegal E-motorcycle. Prosecutors allege Mejer ignored previous police warnings about the vehicle—which is 16 times more powerful than a legal E-bike—and initially lied to investigators about owning it.
California DOJ announces arrest of L.A. County card dealer for stealing chips from casino
One L.A. County card dealer’s luck has run out, according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Bonta’s office issued a media release on Wednesday morning stating that, last month, an investigation was launched into a cardroom dealer suspected of stealing gaming chips from The Gardens Casino in Hawaiian Gardens. The dealer was not named, but officials say the investigation […]
Despite Denials, County Supervisor Was Told Tons of Trash Routed to South OC
After hundreds of South Orange County residents contacted their county supervisor, Katrina Foley, asking why the county was doubling trash going into the Prima Deshecha landfill, she publicly declared the action was a surprise to her. “Our office was not informed that this was being done by (OC) Waste and...
Cerritos College to host Second Annual Car Show on June 13
Free community event celebrates Southern California car culture. WHAT: Cerritos College will host its Second Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 13, bringing the community together for a high-energy celebration of Southern California car culture. Open to the public, the event will feature a wide range of vehicles—from hot rods...
Anonymous tip leads to arrest in deadly 2019 shooting of 20-year-old O.C. man
Homicide detectives in Santa Ana announced the arrest of an individual in connection with the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man and the family’s dog nearly six and a half years ago. On Nov. 22, 2019, officers with the Santa Ana Police Department were called to a shooting around 2:30 a.m. in the 2800 block […]
Backyard Boils Blow Up: Sauler’s Cajun Nation Cracks Open First Long Beach Shop
Sauler's Cajun Nation, the pop-up-turned-catering outfit locals know for backyard seafood boils, has leveled up to its first brick-and-mortar, opening Saturday at 301 Loma Avenue in Long Beach. The counter-service spot turns out made-to-order Cajun boils built around a house sauce cooked fresh every day, with options that stretch from single‑pound shrimp bags to a...
‘It’s outrageous’: Huntington Beach residents question why pools were permitted amid easement fight
Construction tied to a decades-old sewer easement in Huntington Beach is sparking a legal battle, with some homeowners saying they could lose large portions of their yards, including swimming pools.
In These 10 Cities, Rent Costs More Than the Average Social Security Check
These 10 cities may not be the best choice for retirees living primarily off of Social Security, as rent will likely take up your entire check — or more.
Local Metro Stations Open May 8
The opening of the La Brea/Wilshire Metro station makes getting around car-free possible for our neighborhood. As a former New Yorker who lives within walking distance, I have been waiting impatiently through years of meetings, road closures, Brookside stream flow interruption and construction delays for…drumroll…May 8, 2026!. Yes,...
Dangerous laser strike on CHP aircraft leads to arrest in Orange County
One person was taken into custody in connection with a California Highway Patrol aircraft laser strike from surface streets in Orange County late last week. The April 17 incident occurred just after 9 p.m. while CHP Fullerton Air Unit 51 was flying near Interstate 5 and State Route 91, according to an Instagram post from […]
