DUI Patrols to Increase on St. Patrick’s Day Across SoCal
Anyone planning on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Tuesday with festive brews and cocktails should plan ahead and arrange transportation in advance as law enforcement throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties will increase patrols to nab people driving under the influence. The Los Angeles Police Department plans to...
The Costa Mesa Police arrested four transients who were camping illegally
Last week, the Community Policing Unit addressed an encampment in the easement of the Bristol off-ramp of the 405, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. Four arrests were made for a variety of charges including camping and drug paraphernalia. When the officers contact individuals experiencing homelessness,...
Tow Yard On Whittier Raided, Here’s Why
Drove past the tow lot on Whittier this morning and counted six unmarked sedans and a boxy van with “Department of Insurance” on the door. Workers stood by stacks of tires, arms folded, while officers carried cardboard file boxes out of the office trailer.
Compton man allegedly beaten to death during traffic stop in Inglewood
INGLEWOOD – The family of a man who died in the custody of the Inglewood Police Department on Mar. 10 is demanding answers from Inglewood officials. Inglewood Mayor James Butts Jr. typically issues press releases from his office to alert the public of incidents involving the Inglewood Police Department, but has yet...
Fatal Rattlesnake Bite Leaves Family of California Mountain Biker Seeking Answers
Julian Hernandez was mountain biking at the Quail Hill Trailhead in Irvine, Calif., when he was bitten by a rattlesnake on Feb. 1, 2026. The 25-year-old Costa Mesa local was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital and taken to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Over a month later, on March 11, Hernandez died in the...
LA County Boosts Protections For Immigrant Families Under AB 495
Los Angeles County supervisors have signed off on a new push to get immigrant families ready for California's incoming family-preparedness law, AB 495, weaving it into the county's outreach and service materials so parents are not left scrambling if they are suddenly separated from their children. Under the Los...
2 CHP officers injured after crash with wrong-way driver in Anaheim
Two California Highway Patrol officers are recovering after a crash involving a wrong-way driver in Anaheim.
This California Thrift Store Helps Fund Healthcare Every Time Someone Shops
A rack of vintage jackets. A shelf of mismatched mugs. A stack of books waiting for a second life. Thrift stores often promise good deals, but places like this offer something more. Shoppers wander through the aisles hunting for unexpected finds while knowing that every purchase carries real meaning beyond...
Another Orange County City Eyes a Governing Charter
Officials in the City of Orange are the latest in OC debating becoming a charter city, with one city councilwoman proposing the idea as an effort to dig the city out of potential municipal bankruptcy after a sales tax increase failed at the ballot two years ago. General law cities...
20-Foot Freak Swell Explodes at The Wedge and Lights Up Newport (Video)
The Wedge is a manmade, iconic, and perilous wave famed among surfers and bodysurfers. A rare south swell in March triggered epic rides, wipeouts, and unique surfing opportunities. The Wedge originated after 1936 jetty extensions; now, chaos and excitement define its allure. The Wedge is a freak phenomenon of the...
