Babysitter Sting Lands Huntington Beach Child Molester 93 Years to Life
A Huntington Beach man is facing what amounts to a life sentence after a jury found he repeatedly targeted young children, authorities said. On Wednesday, a judge ordered him to serve more than 93 years to life in prison. Prosecutors say he recruited women to babysit children as young as 4, then set up motel meetings where he assaulted them. The punishment is so...
Hazing Hellride: Long Beach Student Blames Frat Rituals For Deadly Temecula Crash
A Cal State Long Beach student says a fraternity initiation retreat last April kicked off a brutal mix of hazing, sleep deprivation and risky late-night travel that ended with a rollover crash near Temecula that killed his friend. Camilo Losada, who survived the April 13, 2025 wreck, alleges the Pi Kappa Alpha initiation left pledges exhausted and pressured to drive home in the...
The 18-Inch Giant Pancake At This Humble California Cafe Has To Be Seen To...
There are moments in life when you need to see something with your own eyes to truly grasp its magnificence, and the pancake situation at The Potholder Cafe Downtown in Long Beach is definitely one of those moments. Walking into this Long Beach breakfast spot expecting normal-sized pancakes is like...
Cops Rescue Missing 14-Year-Old San Diego Girl From Santa Ana Motel, Arrest 21-Year-Old Man
A 14-year-old girl reported missing from San Diego was found safe Wednesday night in a Santa Ana motel room after a multi-agency human trafficking task force tracked her to the California Lodge and arrested a 21-year-old man. Santa Ana officers and the city's code-enforcement team helped zero in on the room where authorities say the teen was being...
Man Taken Into Custody Following Dispute Over Fuel Payment at Irvine 7-Eleven
IRVINE, CA – April 4th 2026 — “A career in law enforcement is anything but ordinary. It is a rollercoaster of unexpected twists and turns. Each day begins with the promise of the unknown and surprises. Last week, a man strolled into a gas station, demanded $55...
Man accused of killing Bluff Park bicyclist charged with manslaughter, hit-and-run
A tense scene unfolded at the Long Beach courthouse on Wednesday when grieving friends confronted the man accused of killing a bicyclist in a high-profile hit-and-run. The suspect, 40-year-old Christopher Bryant, appeared before a judge for the first time to face three felonies: vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, hit-and-run resulting in death and reckless driving. Prosecutors allege...
Construction crews begin demolishing Westminster Mall
Since closing last year, Westminster Mall has been a headache for police, who've responded to hundreds of calls about vandalism.
Weather Alert: Santa Ana Winds Return as Rain Threat Builds in Southern California
Up to 65 MPH Winds Possible as Weather Shift Hits Southern California. Southern California expecting strong winds up to 65 mph. Drivers and residents urged to prepare for gusty conditions. LOS ANGELES, California — Southern California is heading into another stretch of changing weather, with strong winds expected to build...
I Almost Died to Try Long Beach’s Viral New Tacos. Was It Worth It?
Tacos have given me everything in my life: My career, my wife, my home, and they remain my daily muse. But last week, my voracious pursuit to find the next best taco in L.A. nearly cost me my life. Whenever I see a new regional taco style unlocked in our...
GoFundMe page aims to help women hurt in deadly crash during a south O.C....
The San Clemente community is grieving following a devastating tragedy that occurred on the morning of Monday, March 30th. Four incredible women, who have spent decades bringing order, peace, and warmth into homes across Orange County, were involved in a horrific accident caused by a pursuit of a stolen vehicle.
