World’s largest paper company to close California facility, laying off 71 employees
CALIFORNIA – International Paper notified the California Employment Development Department (EDD) that it would be laying off 71 employees. The company is closing its container facility in Buena Park as part of broader consolidations that have affected roughly 2,500 employees across the United States.
Shark ‘exhibiting aggressive behavior’ confirmed off Redondo Beach
A shark sighting temporarily closed a portion of Redondo Beach Monday evening. “A beach closure is in effect due to a confirmed shark sighting exhibiting aggressive behavior just south of the Redondo Pier,” Los Angeles County Lifeguards posted on Facebook. The post did not provide any further details regarding why...
GoFundMe page launched to support five daughters after father’s fatal crash in Santa Ana
Francisco Estrada Rivera (37) of Santa Ana died after crashing his vehicle into a tree on July 20, 2025, in the area of 1300 S. Main Street, according to the SAPD. Rivera left behind five daughters. Understandably his family is reeling in the wake of his sudden loss. A family member has launched a GoFundMe page to...
Anaheim jewelry store owner fires warning shot to scare off mob of would-be robbers
Surveillance video showed a mob of would-be robbers fleeing after the owner of an Anaheim jewelry store fired a warning shot from a handgun.
Suspect in killings of ‘American Idol’ exec and husband used couple’s gun and called...
The L.A. County district attorney revealed new details in the killings of an "American Idol" executive and her husband in their Encino home.
‘A new reality’: Price tag for LA fires pegged at $65 billion, report says
Until this year, the 2018 Camp Fire stood as not only the deadliest wildfire in California history but also the nation's costliest: $13 billion in economic losses, adjusted for inflation. A new report says each of the two major wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles County in January cost more than twice as...
Grenade caused explosion that killed three LA sheriff’s deputies, department says
A military-style grenade caused last week’s accidental explosion that killed three Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies at a training facility, the LA County Sheriff’s Department said on Monday. The cause was revealed after the sheriff’s department investigated a Santa Monica apartment complex on Monday concerning Friday’s...
Long Beach Uptown Jazz Festival returns Aug. 2
The City of Long Beach’s 14th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach, 90805). “What started as a local celebration in North Long Beach, has grown into one of our city’s most cherished summer traditions,” said Mayor Rex...
50 citations issued in high-visibility traffic safety enforcement in Irvine
Police officers conducted a High-Visibility Enforcement operation on Thursday along Jamboree from Barranca to Campus and Culver from the 405 freeway to Campus, according to the Irvine Police Department. During this two-hour operation, 50 citations were issued, including cell phone usage, disobeying traffic signs, and...
Tesla Diner Opens in LA with Robots and Movie Screens
Tesla's new diner in Los Angeles combines retro and futuristic elements, featuring robot servers, movie screens, and Tesla Superchargers. Located on Santa Monica Boulevard, it offers classic comfort food and a unique dining experience.
