California Triplets Graduate from the Same College. Now They’re All Taking a Different Path...
Whitley, Jasmine, and Ashleigh Williams all graduated from Cal State University Channel Islands on Saturday, May 23
Searing Industries expands mill capabilities in Wyoming and California facilities
Tube and pipe manufacturer Searing Industries has upgraded its Cheyenne, Wyo., and Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., locations with new machinery, expanded production capacity, and improved capabilities. At the Wyoming facility, which produces Grade 70, 80, and 100 materials, the company has added a third production line and i
Former GKN employee speaks out on Garden Grove chemical threat
A faulty valve caused a 34,000-gallon storage tank of highly flammable methyl methacrylate to overheat at a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove. The immediate threat of a catastrophic explosion has been defused after a crack in the tank relieved pressure. Former environmental health and safety manager Valerie Morale
2 juveniles arrested on attempted murder charges
On May 14, 2026, at approximately 5:09 a.m., the Banning Police Department Detective Bureau was assisted by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office with the service of search warrants in the 500 block of E. Ramsey Street and the 1100 block of W. George Street, along with the arrests of two subjects identified as suspects
Orange County leaders say previously evacuated area is safe. Experts say risks linger
Although many environmental experts praised the efforts of first responders, they remained skeptical that no toxic substances had been released.
July Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Trying to Kill Gym Patron
A July 14 trial date was confirmed Tuesday for a 33-year-old man accused of attacking a Corona fitness club patron with a hatchet and knife, injuring the victim until he was able to overpower the defendant. Ronald Vikash Chand of Santa Ana allegedly perpetrated the attack in 2023 inside the...
CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for May 28 in coastal Orange County
Huntington Beach, CA – The Huntington Beach Police Department will hold a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on DUI crash and arrest history. The primary purpose of checkpoints...
Criminal investigation expands into chemical tank crisis in Garden Grove
After opening a criminal investigation into the aerospace company behind the chemical tank crisis in Garden Grove, the top prosecutor for Orange County said Tuesday he's expanding the scope of the probe. District Attorney Todd Spitzer told NBC Los Angeles that the case will now include price gouging and predatory...
Crews make cautious overnight progress containing chemical leak in Orange County, California
In the heart of Southern California’s suburban sprawl, emergency teams have spent days managing a volatile situation at an aerospace manufacturing site in Garden Grove. A large storage tank holding thousands of gallons of a flammable industrial chemical began releasing vapors last week, forcing authorities to act quick
Garden Grove evacuees, it’s time to start contacting your insurance
Residents impacted by the ongoing threat of a hazardous chemical in Orange County, California, may be able to recoup the money they’ve spent due to evacuation orders, experts say. However, other questions will be worth posing to your insurance company as the incident unfolds. Tens of thousands of people were in limbo f

















