California losing another refinery, impacting AZ and NV; fuel shortages possible
(The Center Square) - With Valero announcing the pending closure of one of its two remaining California refineries, the state will lose at least 18% of its current refining capacity by the end of 2026. Because California is an “energy island,” meeting demand for California and the parts of Nevada and Arizona that...
Bar brawl among rival biker gangs turns deadly in Southern California
Two men, reportedly members of the Mongols motorcycle club, have been arrested in connection with a deadly bar brawl earlier this year in San Bernardino County, federal officials announced.
Avelo Closes California Base, Faces Boycott
Over 32,000 people have signed a petition to boycott the carrier, claiming it aims to ‘profit off ICE flights' during poor Q1 performance.
California drivers with disabilities may use blue envelopes for police stops
Almost everyone gets nervous during a traffic stop, but people with disabilities also worry about whether an officer understands their condition or could misinterpret their symptoms. An Inland Empire lawmaker wants to make it easier for Californians with disabilities to deal with police traffic stops, by enabling...
Long Beach gets 4 more Olympic events including beach volleyball, climbing, target shooting
That makes at least 11 sports coming to Long Beach during the 2028 Summer Games. The post Long Beach gets 4 more Olympic events including beach volleyball, climbing, target shooting appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Environmental Groups Raise Concerns Over OC School District Property Lease Near Banning Ranch
The proposed lease of an 11.36-acre site in Newport Beach is gaining the attention of local environmental groups, who are claiming an Orange County school district violated state law during the search for developers. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District put out a call for bidders in January, looking for a...
Chief Brian Fennessy Talks ‘Mind-Blowing’ L.A. Urban Conflagration
On this episode of FireRescue1’s podcast, Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy recounts his personal and professional experience during the devastating Eaton Fire in Los Angeles. As flames tore through his childhood neighborhood, Fennessy rushed to the scene and witnessed a surreal landscape, entire...
‘Surf City USA’ won’t host surfing for LA 2028. Where it’s being held instead
Huntington Beach, known as “Surf City USA," will not host surfing or beach volleyball in the LA 2028 Olympics. The decision, announced Tuesday, comes after months of speculation as continued changes to the LA28 venue plans are revealed. “As a beach city synonymous with surf and sand, we were...
Huntington Beach man sentenced to life for murder of transient woman
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California - A Huntington Beach man has been sentenced to 30 years to life in state prison for the murder of a transient woman, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. The sentencing follows a nearly four-week jury trial that concluded with a guilty verdict.On July 16, 2022, Huntington...
Loved ones continue to search for two boys, 12 and 10, in Los Angeles...
Detectives and loved ones are asking for the community’s help to find and bring home two young boys who’ve been missing since Monday evening. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified them as Jace King, 10, and Daley Blue, 12, both county residents. The pair was last seen on April 14 at 6:20 p.m. in […]
