CEO of large vocational school, alleged co-conspirators charged in scheme that drained injured workers’...
The CEO of one of California’s largest vocational return to work counseling centers, Hazel Ortega, 54, of La Habra, and alleged co-conspirators Gemi Bertran, 54, and Elbert Irving, 41, have been arraigned on 31 felony counts for allegedly orchestrating a kickback and forgery scheme that drained injured workers’...
CHP officer who died after Culver City crash had fentanyl in his system, medical...
The death of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer, who crashed his patrol car on duty in Culver City last year, was caused by the effects of fentanyl, Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office announced Monday. Officer Miguel Cano, 34, crashed his cruiser into a tree at around 12:30 a.m....
Officials sound alarm over massive wildfire’s devastating impact as they ‘need to confirm’
Federal and state officials are racing to verify whether cleanup and emergency response efforts tied to the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County were adequate, launching new investigations and sampling programs even as questions mount about what went wrong during the blaze. The Environmental Protection Agency has...
California reporter hospitalized after portable charger explodes in bed
A Los Angeles sports reporter said she was hospitalized with chemical burns after a portable charger exploded in her bed, she said in a social media video posted Feb. 15. Ashley Nevel told viewers the blast occurred at about 5 a.m. and set her mattress on fire. “Mine literally just exploded in my bed. Everything...
Elderly woman in critical condition following house fire in Long Beach
An elderly woman was critically injured in an overnight house fire in Long Beach, authorities confirm. According to Long Beach Fire Department Cpt. Jack Crabtree, crews were dispatched to the 4600 block of East Goldfield Avenue at 12:30 a.m. Saturday and found a residence fully engulfed in flames. The blaze was...
A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in coastal Orange County
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police officers responded to a traffic collision on Beach Boulevard and Williams Drive involving a white Toyota Camry and a pedestrian, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Upon arrival, officers located the driver of the Toyota, a 68-year-old...
Los Angeles motorist accused of running red light, causing violent crash
Law enforcement confirmed that a suspected hit-and-run driver was arrested after a violent crash in Santa Clarita in Santa Clarita on Sunday that was reportedly followed by a physical altercation between motorists. The crash occurred just before 4:30 p.m. at the busy intersection of Railroad Avenue and Oak Ridge...
Tustin video game store embraces the past to stand out
As prices for video games, consoles and subscription services continue to rise, local video game stores are looking for new ways to navigate an increasingly competitive market. Inflated prices have begun to push customers away and while major retailers such as GameStop and Best Buy have been able to handle...
Firefighters extinguish third-alarm fire at vacant restaurant in Lakewood
It took firefighters over three hours to extinguish flames at the vacant restaurant.
Rob Reiner’s son returns to court, may enter plea in the killing of his...
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Nick Reiner may finally enter a plea Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, after two previous court hearings that brought some drama but
