Santa Ana to further militarize its police department despite protester injuries
The city of Santa Ana “reaffirmed” the need to have military equipment used by their police department in a 4-3 vote that took place at the city council meeting on August 19. This comes after LAist reporting revealed the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) was breaking state law...
JCPenney Stores Drop Bombshell Closing News After 32 Years
After more than three decades of serving the local community, the JCPenney store closing at Westminster Mall has left longtime shoppers stunned. The beloved location, which first opened its doors in 1993, will shut down permanently this November, marking the end of an era for many who grew up visiting the mall.
English learner (ELL) program cuts put 1M California students at risk
The elimination of English Language Learner (ELL) program support in California is expected to affect 1,009,066 students statewide, including 5,928 Korean American students in public schools. According to the latest statistics from the California Department of Education, 5,928 Korean American students were classified...
Former Disney Imagineer Creates Healing Space for Cancer Patients
Former Disney Imagineer Robert Holzberg designs an immersive spiritual healing space at City of Hope Orange County. The center offers multi-faith experiences and private counseling rooms for cancer patients and their families, providing a sanctuary for healing and reflection.
Colombian woman arrested for theft and using stolen credit cards at the Irvine Spectrum
Earlier this month, police officers investigated a wallet theft at the Woodbury Town Center, according to the Irvine Police Department. The stolen credit cards ended up being used at several stores at the Irvine Spectrum. That was a bad idea for the suspect as there are many video surveillance cameras at the Spectrum...
Man Appears In Court After Rose Bowl Concert Assault
Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala, 23, appeared in court for an assault at a Rüfüs Du Sol concert in Pasadena on August 16. He allegedly attacked three people after a drink was spilled.
Border Patrol agent charged with assaulting Long Beach police officer is found dead at...
A U.S. Border Patrol agent accused of drunkenly fighting a Long Beach police officer was found dead in a Riverside County home, authorities say.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in north Santa Ana
An male adult was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking in the area of 2100 E. 17th Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). On August 25, 2025, at approximately 7:34 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple reports of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian...
Man steals Long Beach police vehicle, leads officers on chase, authorities say
Police said a man jumped into the LBPD truck and drove off while officers were working on parking enforcement nearby. The post Man steals Long Beach police vehicle, leads officers on chase, authorities say appeared first on Long Beach Post .
2 arrested for street racing takeover, destructive liquor store looting in Long Beach
Two suspects were arrested in connection with a destructive liquor store burglary and a street racing takeover in Long Beach. The suspects were identified as Tonjai Webster Jr., 20, of Los Angeles, and Christopher J. Villegas, 20, of Lakewood, according to the Long Beach Police Department. On July 14, police...