Long Beach Medical Center recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s best hospital rankings
Long Beach Hospital nationally ranked for Obstetrics & Gynecology and earned high-performing ratings in 21 types of care, placing it among California’s top hospitals. MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals as a high performing hospital for 21...
Suspended license, meth, and a warrant: Costa Mesa man arrested
It’s 10:00 AM, and a black Mercedes E350 caught a police officer’s eye as it had no front plate and the driver made a sudden high-speed attempt to evade a traffic stop, according to the Newport Beach Police Department. The driver, Matthew Stanwick, a resident of Costa Mesa,...
Man accused of throwing concrete chunks at federal agents pleads not guilty
A man accused of throwing chunks of concrete at officers during a June immigration enforcement operation in Paramount pleaded not guilty Thursday to a federal charge. Elpidio Reyna, 39, of Compton faces four felony counts of assault on a federal officer, court papers show. A trial was tentatively set for Sept. 30 in...
Homeless woman found dead in tent in Anaheim
Homicide detectives on Thursday sought the public’s help as they investigate the death of a 43-year-old homeless woman whose body was found in a tent in an Anaheim field.
Some types of kratom to be banned in Orange County
If you or someone you know is struggling with an alcohol, drug or other substance abuse problem, call the free and confidential helpline of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357), or visit findtreatment.gov. The Orange County Board of Supervisors has passed an...
2 suspects arrested in deadly Long Beach assault
A second suspect was arrested in connection with the deadly assault of a man in Long Beach. The suspects, Brandon Brewington, 36, and Thongsay Ky, 58, are accused of murdering Chamrong Sok, 52, according to the Long Beach Police Department. On March 11, police responded to a local hospital to investigate a man who...
Skip Keesal, elite attorney behind Long Beach’s most renowned law firm, dies at 86
He was a top litigator in the world of securities and maritime law, building a firm that by the 1990s became a city institution with offices worldwide. He befriended presidents, chancellors and celebrities, using his connections to deliver millions of dollars to local charities. The post Skip Keesal, elite attorney...
An O.C. DUI driver was arrested after crashing into parked vehicles
Early Sunday morning, around 1:00 a.m., police officers responded to a solo vehicle collision after a car crashed into parked vehicles and rolled onto its side, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. The driver, found to be under the influence, was transported to the hospital with minor injuries and...
The SAPD will conduct a DUI and CDL Checkpoint on Friday night, August 15
On Friday, August 15, 2025, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/driver’s license checkpoint. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the City of Santa Ana. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data...
Southern California woman killed after loose tire smashes into her car
Loved ones are devastated after a woman was killed when a loose tire from another car struck her vehicle on the 60 Freeway in Pomona. Ingrid Zapata, 57, of Moreno Valley, was headed to work as a school bus driver after dropping off her friends at Los Angeles International Airport on Aug. 11. As she […]
