Former GKN Aerospace employee speaks out
GKN Aerospace, the company that owns the tank involved in the chemical incident in Garden Grove, issued a statement, along with an apology, on Sunday morning.
Little India offers authentic food, shopping and more in Southern California
It’s only five blocks in Artesia that make up Little India, but if you take in the sights and sounds, it almost feels like you’re transported to the country without ever leaving Southern California. The vibrant enclave offers an authentic experience, with delicious Indian food, jewelry, shopping and more. For Asian Ame
Second fire in four days chars abandoned West Long Beach home, LBFD says
Fire investigators are trying to determine what sparked a blaze at an abandoned home in West Long Beach today. The fire broke out around noon in the home on the corner of Caspian Avenue and West 19th Street, said Long Beach Fire Capt. Jack Crabtree. There was smoke throughout the...
Gateway Cities Elect Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson To Metro Board
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson will join the Metro board of directors, likely by early July. This morning the subregion’s representatives met and unanimously elected Richardson. One additional approval, generally expected to rubber-stamp the subregion’s choice, is required before Richardson joins the 13-member board.
Orange County leaders say previously evacuated area is safe. Experts say risks linger
Although many environmental experts praised the efforts of first responders, they remained skeptical that no toxic substances had been released.
July Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Trying to Kill Gym Patron
A July 14 trial date was confirmed Tuesday for a 33-year-old man accused of attacking a Corona fitness club patron with a hatchet and knife, injuring the victim until he was able to overpower the defendant. Ronald Vikash Chand of Santa Ana allegedly perpetrated the attack in 2023 inside the...
CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for May 28 in coastal Orange County
Huntington Beach, CA – The Huntington Beach Police Department will hold a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on DUI crash and arrest history. The primary purpose of checkpoints...
Criminal investigation expands into chemical tank crisis in Garden Grove
After opening a criminal investigation into the aerospace company behind the chemical tank crisis in Garden Grove, the top prosecutor for Orange County said Tuesday he's expanding the scope of the probe. District Attorney Todd Spitzer told NBC Los Angeles that the case will now include price gouging and predatory...
Parents File Suit Against OC’s Kebab Shop After Daughter’s Violent Illness
A lawsuit was filed in Orange County Superior Court Tuesday against a supplier and restaurant chain where a man’s daughter dined and fell ill in Costa Mesa. The lawsuit alleges the girl is expected to face a “life-long battle following her severe kidney injury.”. Jeffrey Gogue ordered chicken...
Crews make cautious overnight progress containing chemical leak in Orange County, California
In the heart of Southern California’s suburban sprawl, emergency teams have spent days managing a volatile situation at an aerospace manufacturing site in Garden Grove. A large storage tank holding thousands of gallons of a flammable industrial chemical began releasing vapors last week, forcing authorities to act quick
