California High-Speed Rail Authority INVITE REMINDER: Virtual Community Meeting
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is set to host an important update regarding the Los Angeles to Anaheim (LA-A) Project Section. Stakeholders and interested members of the public are invited to participate in this informative session, which aims to provide key insights into the progress and future...
Bicyclist killed by suspected DUI driver in Orange County
A woman was arrested after a bicyclist was killed in a suspected DUI crash in Santa Ana. The suspect was identified as Vanessa Anahi Picenavalos, 26, of Santa Ana, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. On Aug. 27, police responded to the 2500 block of North Grand Avenue around 11:35 p.m. A preliminary...
Man accused of threatening Catholic monastery in O.C. was armed, officials say
A 38-year-old man from Alabama reportedly in possession of high-capacity magazines, body armor, brass knuckles and knives was taken into custody late last month for threatening a Catholic monastery in Orange County, officials announced. In a news release, investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department...
Man Gets 32 to Life for Fatal Shooting Outside Santa Ana Convenience Store
A 29-year-old man who shot a person outside a convenience store in Santa Ana was sentenced to 32 years to life in prison, according to court records obtained Tuesday. Cristian Medina was convicted April 23 of attempted murder and assault with a firearm, both felonies, with sentencing enhancements of attempted...
As COVID wave washes over California, some health officials urge residents to mask up
LOS ANGELES - A COVID wave is washing over California, with the state seeing continued increases in the number of newly confirmed cases and hospitalizations as some officials urged the public to take greater precautions. The extent of the recent increases has prompted some county-level health officials to recommend...
COMPTON HAS A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN
Compton, CA – The City of Compton is proud to welcome Captain Victor Puebla as the newly appointed leader of the Compton Sheriff’s Station. Captain Puebla was recently promoted to the rank of captain by Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna and officially began his new role on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Staring down budget cuts, Long Beach says California is taking too large a cut...
For decades, the state has pocketed its portion at five times the city’s rate. Long Beach officials say that’s unfair, but they’re now in a race against the clock. The post Staring down budget cuts, Long Beach says California is taking too large a cut of its oil revenue appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Orange County joins West Coast Protest Against Genocide
Boycott Chevron! That’s the message motorists on the 5 Freeway saw when looking up from their Friday afternoon commute and seeing protest banners at the Main Street overpass in Santa Ana. OCBANNERDROP4PALI, unfurled the banners calling for a boycott of all Chevron gas stations until the company cuts ties...
75-year-old woman from Rosemead goes missing
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department detectives Monday sought the public’s help in locating a 75-year-old woman last seen in Rosemead. Lin Quan Sen was last seen at 8 a.m. Sunday on the 4700 block of Fendyke Avenue between Muscatel Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
Whittier tragedy highlights need for reform when it comes to second chances | Opinion
In 2017, Whittier Police Officer Keith Boyer was killed in the line of duty by an individual on post-release community supervision at the time of the crime. Our community still carries the pain of losing one of our own. This was not an isolated tragedy — it was the consequence of preventable failures. The balancing...
