Santa Ana winds fuel extreme fire danger as wildfires burn across Southern California
Powerful Santa Ana winds, soaring temperatures and dangerously dry conditions are fueling extreme fire danger across Southern California on Friday, as firefighters battle multiple wildfires and forecasters warn that gusts could reach 90 mph in some areas. Red Flag Warnings remain in effect across much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties until 8 p.m. Saturday, […]
Man, 80, Was Found Slain in His Apartment in 2011. New DNA Testing Has...
Il Jae Kim’s killing went unsolved for more than 14 years before advances in DNA testing helped identify a suspect, police say
50,000 evacuees from California chemical emergency could tap $100M after toxic tank settlement
A problem with a pressure-release valve left the tank at risk of exploding.
Record-Breaking $82.5 Million Laguna Beach Estate Sells With Rotating Bed Under the Stars
See inside the record-breaking $82.5 million Laguna Beach megamansion featuring a rotating bed, stargazing roof, and floating Pacific views.
Evacuation orders issued as wildfire burns in Orange County, California
The Norte Fire has damaged or destroyed multiple homes, officials said.
Overturned semi shuts down most northbound lanes of 5 Freeway in Irvine
A semi-truck overturned on the 5 Freeway and spilled what appeared to be gravel across the roadway, prompting the closure of most northbound lanes in Irvine Friday morning.
Camp Pendleton brush fire burns 1,000+ acres, I-5 reopened after full closure
Road closures: All lanes of both sides of I-5, which were previously closed, were reopened as of 6 p.m. Closures may resume depending on conditions. Road closures on base: Las Pulgas Road to Stuart Mesa Road to the intersection of Las Pulgas Road and Brown Street. Stuart Mesa Road to Fire Base Gloria closed in both directions.
Woman killed in Irvine crash; Mercedes-Maybach driver arrested on suspicion of DUI
A woman was killed and a driver behind the wheel of a luxury Mercedes-Maybach was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a two-vehicle crash in Irvine Wednesday night, authorities said. The collision was reported around 9:06 p.m. at the intersection of Harvard Avenue and Paseo Westpark, according to the Irvine Police Department. Officers and Orange […]
Seen Just 8 Times in 65 Years, Rare Bird Lands in Irvine
A brown-feathered juvenile bird touched down at an Irvine marsh this summer and sent Southern California birdwatchers into a frenzy, but the species it belonged to had no business being anywhere near the Golden State.
New body-camera footage shows high-speed police shootout with driver wielding AK-47
While police were chasing him, the driver fired multiple times out of the driver’s side window back at officers, authorities say. The post New body-camera footage shows high-speed police shootout with driver wielding AK-47 appeared first on Long Beach Post .
