Woman killed by driver while crossing PCH in Long Beach
A woman was struck and killed by a driver while crossing the street on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach. On June 3, the female pedestrian was using the crosswalk at Pacific Coast Highway and Pacific Avenue around 4:50 a.m. She had walked against a red light and was hit by a 19-year-old driver in […]
L.A. region begins the year with the smoggiest first 5 months in a decade
So far this year, the South Coast air basin, which includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, has seen 39 days when the concentration of lung-irritating ozone exceeded the federal standard, according to preliminary state air quality data.
Decades-Old El Torito Restaurant in Irvine Closes After Years of Serving Orange County
A longtime dining fixture in Irvine has officially closed its doors, marking the end of an era for many Orange County residents. The closure of the El Torito restaurant on MacArthur Boulevard brings to a close decades of service to families, business professionals, and travelers who frequented the restaurant for its Me
Laguna Beach Sushi Favorite Makes Waves With Big Leucadia Landing
Oto Sushi, the Laguna Beach-born sushi spot known for putting sustainability front and center, is heading up the coast to Leucadia this summer with a second location. Owner Ash Cintas has tapped a local designer and is building a menu around yakumi-seasoned nigiri, robatayaki grilling and a hefty lineup of vegan and ve
Carjacking suspect in custody as hourslong pursuit from Fontana to Compton ends
The chase began in Fontana, where the suspect stole the vehicle by force, then moved through Los Angeles, ending with a CHP-laid spike strip and a vehicle barricade in Compton.
Leading Orange County’s PFAS Response
When per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were detected in very tiny concentrations , measured in parts per trillion, in portions of the Orange County Groundwater Basin, the Orange County Water District (OCWD) moved decisively to implement treatment, expand monitoring and protect water quality for the communities
Southern California police chase ends in K-9 officer takedown in Lynwood
LYNWOOD, Calif. - The pursuit of an alleged carjacking suspect came to a dramatic ending on Friday afternoon. The pursuit was initiated around 11:30 a.m. in Fontana as authorities continued to follow the suspect on the 10 Freeway from San Bernardino County to Los Angeles County. Aerial images from SkyFOX...
Thieves arrested in Irvine Spectrum keyless car theft ring
Two suspects are facing steep fines and multi-year prison sentences after using advanced signal-jamming technology to rob a vehicle and harvest credit cards at the Irvine Spectrum, according to the Irvine Police Department. Detectives tracked down and arrested Sabastian Rodriguez (46, of Cudahy) and Karen Gomez (30, of
Two women file harassment claims against Long Beach Yacht Club
Two women have filed complaints with the California Civil Rights Department, alleging they faced sex-based harassment while working at the Long Beach Yacht Club over the last three years. The two women, Julianne Perez and Vanessa Wainer, allege they experienced verbal abuse, intimidation and harassment from the club’s
CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for June 12 in north Orange County
The Fullerton Police Department has scheduled a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint for Friday, June 12, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. While the exact location remains undisclosed, department officials select these sites by analyzing historical data on impaired driving crashes and loca
