177 human trafficking victims rescued, 547 suspects arrested in California for various charges
"Operation Reclaim & Rebuild" resulted in the rescue of 177 human trafficking victims and the arrest of 547 suspects across California. The operation was conducted by over 100 agencies statewide from January 26 to February 1, 2025. In LA County, over 230 arrests were made, including 205 by the LAPD,...
Surf City faces rough financial weather for years to come
The City of Huntington Beach, famous for its surf culture and dazzling sea coast, can expect to face some rough weather financially into the next decade. That’s the evaluation of the consulting first Urban Futures, which told the city council on Tuesday night that Surf City...
Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
Organizers of the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival announced the winners of the 2025 Date Festival Scholarship program. 12 outstanding high school seniors from Riverside County have been awarded $2,000 each, totaling $24,000 in scholarships. The scholarship...
Watch Mountain Bikers Reclaim California Wildfire Burn Area
Dylan Stark and crew ride Lake Elsinore burn zone.
Family finds closure after missing La Palma woman is discovered deceased
There has been a heartbreaking update in the case of Geetaben Patel, who went missing from her home in La Palma back in October. After an extensive search lasting more than two months, police discovered her deceased just a block away from where she was last seen. Patel’s...
A Modern Mexican Restaurant From Orange County Shakes Up Mid-Wilshire’s Dining Scene
Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, and has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los Angeles since 2008. He hosted a YouTube show called K-Town, covering Korean food in America and has been featured on Netflix's...
Fatal Fire in Aguanga Sparks Homicide Investigation After Discovery of Human Remains
A deadly blaze erupted in Aguanga on Monday afternoon, prompting a response from the Hemet Sheriff's Station deputies and CAL-Fire personnel. According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, multiple fires were reported in the 45000 block of State Highway 79, engulfing a...
Supervisor Perez to Update Public on Animal Shelter Reform Efforts in Special Meeting
Supervisor V. Manuel Perez will convene a special meeting tomorrow to update the public on the ongoing efforts to reform Riverside County’s Animal Services Department. The meeting will focus on the progress made by animal shelter consultant Kristen Hassen, who was hired to lead...
LAPD sergeant arrested in fatal DUI hit-and-run in Southern California
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A family is devastated after a sergeant with the Los Angeles Police Department was arrested in Orange County, accused of killing a 19-year-old man in an alcohol-related hit-and-run over the weekend. In a news release, officials with the Tustin Police...
School employee, 32, in ‘dating relationship’ with student arrested in Orange County
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A 32-year-old elementary school employee in Orange County is facing charges of sexual assault after reportedly carrying on a “dating relationship” with a 16-year-old female high school student, authorities announced Tuesday. On Feb. 4, officers with the...
