2 Women Dead After Strong Waves Swept Them Out to Sea While Napping on...
Two women died last week after strong waves and dangerous water conditions swept them off a California beach, authorities said. The two women had apparently been napping on Panther Beach in Santa Cruz on Wednesday, June 10, when the tide rose quickly and caught them off guard, Santa Cruz County Volunteer Fire Capt. Kyl
Popular burger chain plans more California closures amid rising costs
Rising costs and shifting consumer habits are continuing to pressure fast-food chains across California, and now another major burger brand is preparing to scale back. Five Guys plans to close…
Lake Forest Man Arrested After Deadly Irvine Collision Following Public Tip
IRVINE, California — A community tip played a crucial role in helping authorities quickly identify and arrest a Lake Forest man accused of fleeing the scene of a fatal hit-and-run collision in Irvine. The case, which drew widespread attention throughout Orange County, highlights the importance of public cooperation in
Police Kill 16-Year-Old During Family Disturbance Call in Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, California — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot by police during a response to a family disturbance call in Santa Ana, according to officials, prompting an active investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The incident occurred in a residential area of the city in Orange County, where off
Mother of Three Fatally Shot While Meeting Family for Dinner; Police Still Searching for...
SANTA ANA, Calif. — More than three years after an innocent mother of three was caught in the crossfire of a gang-related shooting and killed in front of her family, investigators are continuing their search for two suspects who remain at large. Authorities say Maria Del Refugio Mora, 43,...
An officer-involved fatal shooting will be investigated
An officer-involved fatal shooting on Sunday in Santa Ana is under investigation. According to the SAPD, the shooting took place around 10:30 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a family disturbance in the 3400 S. Main Street area. The person making the report said that his girlfriend’s 16-year-old son was “under th
They Were Asleep on the Beach When the Wave Came
(This content was created with the help of AI.) A lethal mix of towering surf and extreme "king tides" is pounding California's coast, prompting warnings after three recent deaths and multiple rescues. In Orange County, a 5-year-old girl was swept away from Treasure Island Beach on Tuesday while walking with her mother
Anaheim police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed bicyclist
Police say that the beige/tan Chrysler PT Cruiser has a faded convertible top, unique lights, chrome rims and will likely have front-end damage after the June 5 crash that killed a bicyclist near the intersection of Bluegrass Street and Arlington Avenue.
Midnight Military Drill Jolts East Long Beach Residents
A late-night U.S. military training exercise at the shuttered Golden Sails Hotel in east Long Beach jolted residents awake on June 4, rattling windows and sending neighbors scrambling for answers. Just after midnight, people reported helicopters overhead, controlled blasts, and simulated gunfire, which triggered dozens
Dangerous conditions continue as heavy surf and high tides cause damage to SoCal beaches
The conditions are expected to last through much of this week.

















