The Hunt for the Last Pay Phone in Huntington Beach
In the age of smartphones and digital communication, the search for a pay phone in Huntington Beach (HB) has sparked an interesting discussion on social media. A user recently asked if anyone knew of a pay phone's existence in HB, a question that has led to varied responses and even a link to a pay phone directory.
International Paper to Close Packaging Plants in California and Kentucky
International Paper announced the closure of its packaging plants located in Compton, California, and Louisville, Kentucky, with operations scheduled to cease in January 2026. The company confirmed that all customers will continue to be served from other nearby locations. The shutdown of the Compton facility will...
Home sales continue rising across California; prices down in SoCal
Home sales rose across Southern California and the state as a whole last month, with statewide sales figures reaching the highest level since February, the California Association of Realtors announced Tuesday.
The Huntington Beach Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Nov. 20
The Huntington Beach Police Department will conduct a CDL/DUI checkpoint on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on DUI crash and arrest data. The primary goal is public safety, not arrests—officers aim to deter...
A Strong Pacific Storm Is Increasing The Risk Of Life-Threatening Flooding In Southern California
(CNN) — A strong Pacific storm is bringing soaking rain to Southern California, increasing the risk of life-threatening flooding, mudslides and debris flows, especially near burn scars in the Los Angeles area. Evacuation orders are in effect for “vulnerable properties” within the Palisades, Hurst and Sunset burn...
Orange County police warn of new measures thieves are taking to steal cars
Orange County police are sharing new details about the measures being taken by car thieves across Southern California.
16-year-old boy hospitalized after being shot near high school in Long Beach, police say
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot near a high school campus in Long Beach, authorities said.
Downtown Long Beach Vons to remove self-checkout lanes, workers say
They had already been shut down in response to a new Long Beach law mandating more staffing. Workers say the company plans to remove the machines altogether, casting doubt over how the chain plans to comply with the first-of-its-kind ordinance. The post Downtown Long Beach Vons to remove self-checkout lanes, workers...
California Woman Sought After 170-Mile Police Chase Ends at Mexico Border
California cops are hunting for a woman who bolted to Mexico after an insane two-hour chase, burning rubber across 170 miles and four counties. It all started in Thousand Oaks, just outside LA, where deputies spotted a stolen Toyota Sienna ripped from a sober living home. Once they zeroed in on the minivan, the...
The Westminster Police are targeting distracted drivers today
The Westminster Police Department is conducting an enforcement operation targeting drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law throughout the City today, on November 18, 2025. Remember, a driver’s primary focus should be on the road, not their phone. No text, phone call, email, or social media post...

















