Orange County approves $500,000 for people impacted by GKN chemical leak
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a $500,000 fund for residents and businesses impacted by the GKN Aerospace facility chemical leak.
Grand Jury Questions if Orange County Can Hold Elected Officials Accountable
Orange County Grand Jurors are recommending empowering county supervisors to oust elected officials for wrongdoing amid a string of criminal controversies and misconduct scandals over the past 50 years. “Orange County’s governance structure limits the Board’s ability to hold elected officials accountable, even when inv
Body recovered during search for missing person in Kern River near Hart Park
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A body was recovered near Hart Park Tuesday afternoon during an ongoing search for a person reported missing in the Kern River, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the incident began Monday at approximately 11:30 a.m. when emergency crews received reports of...
Boy, 13, gets out of Disneyland ride, goes down 50-foot drop in reported mishap
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Gray News) - A 13-year-old boy reportedly had to be sent to the hospital after he got out of a log ride at Disneyland and went down a 50-foot drop on his own. According to multiple outlets, the reported mishap occurred on Sunday evening on one of the park’s most popular rides, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
GKN Aerospace: When the BLEVE Breaks
A densely populated area of the greater Los Angeles region became very familiar this past weekend with the word BLEVE (rhymes with levee). BLEVE is an acronym for boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion. While BLEVEs can involve a vast range of materials, in this case, the BLEVE was due to an unwanted polymerization r
Man charged with manslaughter, hit-and-run in crash that killed woman crossing West Long Beach...
If convicted, he could face up to 4 years and 11 months in jail, according to prosecutors. The post Man charged with manslaughter, hit-and-run in crash that killed woman crossing West Long Beach street appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Driver turns himself in for deadly Santa Ana hit-and-run
The driver who hit and killed a 60-year-old cyclist in Santa Ana on June 19 has turned himself in, the Santa Ana Police Department announced Monday. The alleged driver, 38-year old Edjan Rocha of Santa Ana, was arrested and booked into the Santa Ana Jail for vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run. “During a canv
Olivia Rodrigo’s Festival Takeover on 88.5 The SoCal Sound Makes Waves
"Rodrigo used AAA radio — not social media — to make a major cultural announcement" The post Olivia Rodrigo’s Festival Takeover on 88.5 The SoCal Sound Makes Waves appeared first on Barrett Media .
Los Angeles Man Arrested Following Credit Card Theft from Vehicle in Irvine
IRVINE, CA — “Tonight’s story is called “The Hiker, the Thief, and the Very Expensive Apple. Once upon a time, someone set off on a peaceful hike to enjoy Irvine’s beautiful trails. While they were busy taking in nature, someone else decided to go on a shopping adventure of their own.
As East LA oil spill cleanup continues, 3 companies cited for violations related to...
With the cleanup of thousands of gallons of oil from a spill last month ongoing, three companies have been cited for violations related to the incident. On May 22, Camarillo Drilling was conducting drilling operations for a fiber optic line on behalf of HP Communications near the intersection of E. Cesar Chavez and Eas
