Classic VW bus that withstood devastating Palisades Fire gets full restoration
A blue, 1977 Volkswagen T2 microbus that appeared to be all that was left standing in one California neighborhood devastated by the Palisades Fire is now good as new. The bus now wears fresh blue paint from its belt line down, new white paint up top, and genuine VW parts that have replaced half its content. It is on...
Watch: Two California roommates rescue Vietnam War veteran trapped in deep floodwaters
When fire crews arrived on scene, they saw that a bystander had already rescued the man out of the car, the City of Mesa reported to KTLA, and officials said no medical aid was needed.
Unseen Rave: The Mysterious EDM Echoes of Belmont Heights
In the heart of Belmont Heights, the pulsating beats of EDM music have been causing quite a stir among residents. One resident took to social media to express their confusion, stating they could hear the loud music but were unable to identify the source of the sound.
Thanksgiving forecast: Sunshine for Southern California, rain possible this weekend
Mostly clear and dry conditions with some gusty winds are forecast to continue through Thanksgiving Day for most of Southern California before a chance of rain arrives over the weekend. “Many of us will wake up to morning clouds, but we do get sunshine today (Monday), and we have a beautiful Thanksgiving forecast,”...
LA Co. Supervisors to Consider Law Enforcement Mask Ban After Long Beach ICE Sweeps
This article was first published by the nonprofit newsroom LAist on November 21, 2025 and is republished here with permission. L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn said she plans to unveil a new ordinance Friday that would ban all law enforcement from concealing their identities with masks. The move, which was...
DOWNEY Multiple Vehicles Kill Pedestrian
A pedestrian was struck and killed by multiple vehicles, prompting a large street closure Monday night. Fire paramedics along with police and CHP received numerous 911 calls regarding the collision. Arriving, they located one pedestrian down in southbound lanes of Lakewood Blvd at the WB I-105 Freeway on ramp....
CHP Investigating Shooting Following Pursuit From Buena Park to Oceanside
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting involving officers after a multi-agency pursuit that began in Buena Park and ended in Oceanside on Interstate 5 early Saturday, causing a full shutdown of the freeway that lasted hours.
DUI hit-and-run driver gets 16 years in prison for killing a Garden Grove boy
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to more than 16 years after he admitted to driving drunk when he struck and killed a 5-year-old Garden Grove boy in 2024. The boy, Jacob Ramirez, was on a bike ride with his parents and two siblings in July 2024 when the driver plowed into the family.
Southern California man convicted of murdering estranged wife
Zarbab Ali, 28, of Hawthorne, was arrested in November 2022 after the body of his wife, Rachel Castillo, 25, was discovered by authorities.
De La Hoya Foundation helping those in need at Thanksgiving for the 26th year...
For the 26th consecutive year, the Oscar De La Hoya Foundation hosted a turkey giveaway in East Los Angeles. Ahead of the holiday, the Foundation gave away more than 700 turkeys and Thanksgiving foods to families who need help. Golden Boy fighters, including Ricardo Sandoval, Alexis Rocha, Jorge Chavez, Federico...

















