Mother and her boyfriend convicted of torturing, killing 7-year-old and framing her biological dad
LOS ANGELES (TCN) -- A 34-year-old mother and her 33-year-old boyfriend were recently convicted in connection with the abuse, torture, and killing of a young girl several years ago. A Los Angeles County jury found Ida Brockman and her boyfriend, Malachi Whalen, guilty on July 2 of the torture and...
Man arrested in Washington for child exploitation may have victims in Orange County
Officials say a 34-year-old man arrested in Washington for child exploitation may have additional victims in Orange County. According to the Washington State Patrol, Andre Smolyar was arrested in June.
Orange County Residents Protest Planned Residential Development in Trabuco Canyon
Residents living in and around Orange County’s canyons are protesting a 181-unit residential development planned for Trabuco Canyon — proposed and approved decades ago, but only getting its final consideration for approval now. The site for the project, referred to as the Saddleback Meadows project, was originally...
Armed O.C. man arrested for selling crack cocaine
On Wednesday, Special Investigation Unit Detectives obtained a search warrant for a residence located in the area of Beach and Roosevelt, according to the Westminster Police Department. During surveillance a subject was seen going into the residence and installing a magnetic case under his vehicle when he left. WPD...
Body found in Bell motel room prompts homicide investigation
A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in a motel room in Bell Sunday evening. Deputies were sent to the 4400 block of Florence Avenue to assist responding Bell police officers around 5:40 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stated in a news release. An unidentified man was...
Early morning hit-and-run leaves person dead in Paramount
A hit-and-run left a person dead in Paramount overnight. The crash occurred on Alondra Boulevard at Garfield Street around 2 a.m. Sunday, preliminary information indicates. Details surrounding the crash remain limited; however, video from the scene obtained by KTLA shows that it involved a pickup truck and a sedan....
North County Correctional Facility Unveils Employee Wellness Room To Support Mental Health
The North County Correctional Facility (NCCF) in Castaic officially opened its new Employee Wellness Room on Thursday, July 3, marking a significant step in supporting the mental health and well-being of its personnel. Located at 29340 The Old Road, NCCF’s space is designed to provide deputies and professional staff...
OC Lifeguard Slams Into Pier During Rescue Jump (Watch)
A routine rescue turned tragic, recently, in Orange County, California. A Seal Beach Lifeguard jumped off the pier to rescue a swimmer in trouble, but his buoy got tangled on the structure, slamming him into the pylons, and making him a human marionette. Good news, though, the lifeguard was all...
Bolsa Row: A Time to Feel Proud of Saigon
A large clock tower looms about 40 feet above the intersection of Bolsa Avenue and Brookhurst Street in an area known as Little Saigon. While it may look innocuous, many Vietnamese refugees will know exactly what it is – a replica of Saigon’s Bến Thành Market tower.
Massive Wildfire in California Threatens Billions in Damage
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that California’s largest wildfire of 2025 is already burning over 70,000 acres near Santa Barbara, with minimal containment. While the affected area is less densely populated than Los Angeles, the fire is still expected to cause billions of dollars in...
