As family said their final farewell, what they saw in the casket was ‘grotesque,’...
A lawsuit filed by relatives of a South Gate father claims a funeral home botched the embalming of the dead man, leaving his corpse in a grotesque and oozing state of advanced decay.
Compton man allegedly beaten to death during traffic stop in Inglewood
INGLEWOOD – The family of a man who died in the custody of the Inglewood Police Department on Mar. 10 is demanding answers from Inglewood officials. Inglewood Mayor James Butts Jr. typically issues press releases from his office to alert the public of incidents involving the Inglewood Police Department, but has yet...
Fatal Rattlesnake Bite Leaves Family of California Mountain Biker Seeking Answers
Julian Hernandez was mountain biking at the Quail Hill Trailhead in Irvine, Calif., when he was bitten by a rattlesnake on Feb. 1, 2026. The 25-year-old Costa Mesa local was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital and taken to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Over a month later, on March 11, Hernandez died in the...
Anaheim: Officers Injured After Ramming Wrong-Way Driver
03.15.2026 | 2:11 AM | ANAHEIM – Two officers were injured after they used their vehicle to ram a wrong-way vehicle driven by a DUI suspect, early Sunday morning. Callers reported a black Chevrolet Malibu traveling wrong-way on the SR-91 Freeway near Carmenita Road around 2:11 AM. Multiple officers...
Fullerton Elks Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Special Event for Children
The spirit of St. Patrick’s Day came alive on March 15 at the Fullerton Elks Lodge, where members hosted a festive lunch for children with special needs and their families. Elks volunteers transformed the lodge with creative holiday-themed decorations. Members dressed in festive costumes—some as leprechauns and...
2 CHP officers injured after crash with wrong-way driver in Anaheim
Two California Highway Patrol officers are recovering after a crash involving a wrong-way driver in Anaheim.
This California Thrift Store Helps Fund Healthcare Every Time Someone Shops
A rack of vintage jackets. A shelf of mismatched mugs. A stack of books waiting for a second life. Thrift stores often promise good deals, but places like this offer something more. Shoppers wander through the aisles hunting for unexpected finds while knowing that every purchase carries real meaning beyond...
Laguna Woods Shooter’s Federal Case Begins in Santa Ana
Nearly four years after gunfire shattered a Sunday luncheon at a Laguna Woods church, the long running federal case has finally landed in a Santa Ana courtroom. The man accused in the attack was arraigned this week on a sweeping federal indictment, pulling a high-profile hate crimes prosecution back into public view....
Another Orange County City Eyes a Governing Charter
Officials in the City of Orange are the latest in OC debating becoming a charter city, with one city councilwoman proposing the idea as an effort to dig the city out of potential municipal bankruptcy after a sales tax increase failed at the ballot two years ago. General law cities...
20-Foot Freak Swell Explodes at The Wedge and Lights Up Newport (Video)
The Wedge is a manmade, iconic, and perilous wave famed among surfers and bodysurfers. A rare south swell in March triggered epic rides, wipeouts, and unique surfing opportunities. The Wedge originated after 1936 jetty extensions; now, chaos and excitement define its allure. The Wedge is a freak phenomenon of the...

















