Mystery of dead birds washing up on California coast sparks unnerving theory on grim...
A writer at LA Local explored various theories about the increased number of dead birds being found around Long Beach in California that has bothered locals, nonprofits and officials alike
Overall crime is down, but violent crime up: report
The good news is crime in Westminster for the first quarter of 2026 is down by over 13 percent, compared to the first quarter of 2025. The not-quite-as good news is that while property crime has declined by 19.35 percent, violent crime has risen by 35.53 percent. According to the...
Debbie Friedman Revisits Life as Former San Clemente Lifeguard in Memoir
The sand was different then. Before polished lifeguard headquarters and advanced rescue training, young lifeguards in San Clemente changed beside maintenance sheds, watched the surf from weathered towers and spent long summer days learning how quickly the ocean could shift from playful to dangerous. For Debbie Friedman
Centenarian WWII couple celebrates 80-year love story in Southern California
Jennifer is 101 years old, and Mel is about to join her as he celebrates his 101st birthday in June.
California woman describes surviving Hantavirus at just 5 years old
Health leaders are tracking hantavirus cases on a cruise ship after it left Argentina, but it may feel distant until you meet someone who lived through it and survived it.
Anaheim woman facing attempted murder charges after attacking boyfriend
SANTA ANA – A 20-year-old woman charged with attempted murder for allegedly attacking her boyfriend with a knife in Anaheim was taken into custody. Ashley Stacey Parrareyna is accused of attacking her boyfriend about 10:30 p.m. Saturday at 3342 W. Del Monte Drive, about a half-mile southeast of the intersection of Linc
California wildfire sparks evacuation orders in Chino Hills as homes threatened
According to the Cal Fire San Bernardino Unit, the fire has a moderate rate of spread and a potential for 200 acres, with structures threatened
Orange County man arrested for animal cruelty, accused of killing duckling
An Orange County man was arrested for animal cruelty after he was accused of killing a duckling and severely injuring another. On May 13, several ducklings and a mother duck were swimming in a community pool near Morena and Segura just before 11 a.m. The suspect, Randall Bertsch, 71, of Irvine, who lived nearby, report
Fmr. CA Mayor: Not Surprised Mayor Was Chinese Agent
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Story Is,” former Walnut, CA Mayor and Councilman Joaquin Lim said that, due to the state of the relationship between the U.S. and China, he isn’t surprised that Arcadia, CA Mayor Eileen Wang turned out to be an agent of China and he wouldn’t be surprised if there are other people
Evacuation orders, warnings lifted for 30-acre brush fire in Chino Hills
All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted as crews continue to battle a brush fire in Chino Hills near the border with Diamond Bar.
