Labubu heist: Watch how thieves wiped out store’s entire doll collection
Burglars wiped out a California store's entire Labubu monster doll collection during a heist this week, making off with thousands of dollars' worth of the viral toy. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the heist occurred at a store in La Puente, a city about 20 miles east of downtown LA and...
National lifeguard championships hit Huntington Beach
Top lifeguards from across the United States are competing in Huntington Beach this weekend as the 2025 United States Lifesaving Association National Championships return to Surf City for the first time in 15 years. The annual event draws elite competitors from coastal communities nationwide to test their rescue and...
Norwalk Lifts Ban on Housing Projects, Extends Restrictions on Liquor Stores and Other Businesses
NORWALK, Calif. — The Norwalk City Council voted on August 5 to amend and extend its existing moratorium on certain types of land uses within the city, lifting the ban on housing-related projects while continuing restrictions on select commercial developments for another year. The amendment removes emergency...
Man pleads guilty to shooting at O.C. Sheriff’s helicopter with semi-automatic rifle
An Orange County man pleaded guilty to repeatedly shooting at an Orange County Sheriff’s Department helicopter after drinking during his birthday party. Justin Derek Jennings, 40, of Laguna Niguel, pleaded guilty on Aug. 8 to one count of attempting to damage, destroy, disable, or wreck an aircraft in the special...
Thousands forced to evacuate in Southern California as fast-moving fire spreads
Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate their homes in Southern California Thursday as a fast-moving brush fire ripped through a mountainous area north of Los Angeles. The Canyon Fire ignited around 1:30 p.m. PST, growing to over 1,050 acres in less than three hours, according to Ventura County emergency...
Authorities ID woman found dead in Inglewood neighborhood
INGLEWOOD – The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has identified a woman found dead in an Inglewood neighborhood on July 24. Residents in North Inglewood used the NextDoor social media app to alert their neighbors about a woman found unresponsive inside a parked vehicle in the 600 block of Exton Ave. Los...
Buena Park Korean Town Car Burglaries Smash Windows in Daytime Thefts
Authorities are urging Korean Americans in Buena Park to be on alert after a series of daytime car burglaries in the city’s Korean American business district, which is home to markets, banks, restaurants, and other shops. According to the Buena Park Police Department, the incidents occurred on July 25...
Orange County employee fatally shot by off-duty sheriff’s deputy, investigators say
An Orange County employee was fatally shot by an off-duty deputy at a Tustin apartment complex on Friday morning, authorities said.
Illegal fireworks removed from Commerce warehouse in L.A. County
L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced Wednesday the successful removal of 75 tons of illegal fireworks from a warehouse in the City of Commerce, thanks to a joint effort by the EPA, Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “These fireworks were a disaster waiting to happen and needed to be dealt...
These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home This Summer
Bronx has been at OC Animal Care since April 2024, when he came into the shelter as a stray. According to staff notations, he can be a bit shy when meeting new people and may need some extra time to get comfortable. Staff recommend some basic training for Bronx, and...
