An L.A. County meth dealer was arrested in Orange County and $58K in cash...
Last night, investigators from the Costa Mesa Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit conducted a narcotics investigation that resulted in an arrest and seizure. A narcotics transaction was attempted and the officers contacted a 27-year old man in the City of Costa Mesa. They arrested the man, a La Puente...
It’s almost National Burrito Day and we’re dreaming of OC’s 15-pound burrito
National Burrito Day is the first Thursday in April; in 2025, the food holiday will take place April 3. Eateries across Southern California will have April 3 specials; buy two burritos for 5 at participating Miguel's Jr. locations or head to Descanso in Costa Mesa or Los Angeles for a "complimentary menu item" with...
California Culinary Community Mourns Loss of Rising Star Chef Gianna Isabella Buzzetta in Tragic...
The California culinary community is facing a tragic loss, as one of its rising stars, Gianna Isabella Buzzetta, has died in a hiking accident in Hawaii. The 26-year-old, an executive pastry chef at the Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie restaurant in Carlsbad, suffered a fatal injury when she was struck by a falling...
California’s schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a side gig
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has regularly worked side jobs at Bay Area nonprofits to earn extra income because he says the state pay is insufficient.
Sea lions pose new threat to people off the coast of California
Over the weekend, one sea lion a 15-year-old girl during her lifeguard swim test in Long Beach, leaving her with bites, scratches and bruises.
Mother, Daughter Fatally Shot in Compton Car Shooting
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department homicide detectives Wednesday are continuing their investigation of a fatal shooting that left two women dead in Compton . The women, who according to Fox 11 were mother and daughter, were shot at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday at West Caldwell Street and South Central Avenue, the sheriff’s...
California police discover two bodies in an abandoned truck up in the mountains
My true crime addiction hits again, so put on your detective hat. Police police in California discovered two dead abandoned in a pickup truck in the Santa Cruz Mountains. They still don’t know what happened. California Police Discover Two Bodies In An Abandoned Truck Up In The Mountains. Police...
California Highway Patrol issues nearly 14,000 citations during recent Maximum Enforcement Period
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The month of April marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, putting a spotlight on the dangers of distracted driving and the push for safer driving habits. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) took part in a Maximum Enforcement Period from 6 a.m. on April 1 to 5:59 a.m....
Newsom administration misses deadline, loses out on Medi-Cal dollars
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration blew past an important federal deadline Monday — resulting in millions of dollars left on the table that would have been used for Medi-Cal care, writes CalMatters’ Kristen Hwang. In November California voters approved Proposition 35, which requires revenue that the state receives...
Man accused of being high-ranking MS-13 member indicted in Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KOLO) - A man accused of being a high-ranking member of the gang MS-13 has been indicted in Nevada. Joel Vargas-Escobar was arrested in New York Tuesday night for his alleged role in a conspiracy responsible for 11 murders. Also known as Momia, Escobar is also charged...
