1 killed, 1 hospitalized after drive-by shooting in Sylmar
A man was killed and another person was hospitalized after a drive-by shooting in Sylmar. On Nov. 1, Los Angeles County deputies responded to the 13000 block of Lopez Canyon Road shortly before 2:30 a.m. Deputies found the victim, identified only as a 25-year-old man, with gunshot wounds to the upper torso. He was...
The Garden Grove Police are trying to find more victims of a serial package...
The Garden Grove Police Department arrested a man suspected in multiple package thefts. The police detectives believe that there may be additional victims who captured their incidents on their home surveillance videos. No matter how small your package was, the GGPD needs your help!. The suspect appears to be...
3 Common Tools That May Soon Be Banned from Backyards
Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Leading the Charge Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Leading the Charge (image credits: wikimedia) The familiar roar of gas-powered leaf blowers has become a divisive soundtrack in American neighborhoods. In January 2024, the State of California banned the sale of new small off-road engine-powered...
South Bay Galleria mall to close, become new retail space with apartments
After 40 years in the South Bay, the South Bay Galleria mall will be closing for redevelopment. New owner Kennedy Wilson is demolishing part of the mall, which sits on 30 acres of land, to make way for a mixed-use property of retail space and residential units. Plans include a...
Murder suspect arrested after returning to north O.C. crime scene
On October 31, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., police officers responded to the 2100 block of McCormack Lane regarding a welfare check, according to the Placentia Police Department. Upon arrival, an adult female shooting victim was located in the backyard of the residence and pronounced deceased at the scene....
Fake lawyer who assaulted an immigrant arrested by the SAPD
The SAPD announced that assault suspect and fake lawyer Jose Bernal, a 65-yar-old, was located in the City of Tustin on Saturday and he was taken into custody. Employees at a local McDonald’s recognized Bernal from an SAPD social media post and notified law enforcement, which led to his arrest.
Food banks and other sources of free food for the needy in Santa Ana
With possible delays of CalFresh (SNAP) food benefits due to the federal government shutdown, here is a list of food banks and other food assistance resources to help the community in Santa Ana:. 2-1-1 Orange County Phone: 2-1-1 Website: 211oc.org. Calvary Church of Santa Ana Address: 1010 N. Tustin Ave.,...
Murder suspect arrested after returning to north O.C. crime scene
On October 31, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., police officers responded to the 2100 block of McCormack Lane regarding a welfare check, according to the Placentia Police Department. Upon arrival, an adult female shooting victim was located in the backyard of the residence and pronounced deceased at the scene....
SuperLotto Plus ticket worth more than $30,000 sold in Southland
Someone in the Southland bought a lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket for last night’s draw. That ticket missed the jackpot by one number; however, it did hit five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega. That ticket is worth $30,238, according to the California Lottery. That hot money ticket was sold at Cherri’s...
$23 Million Motel Makeover: Long Beach Turns Luxury Inn into Homeless Housing at $296K...
Long Beach, CA — Nearly three years after purchasing the Luxury Inn for $16.6 million, the City of Long Beach unveiled its transformation into Homekey at 5950, a 78-unit interim housing site designed to help homeless people transition into permanent homes. The total project cost now reported by Long Beach Post at...
