Fire breaks out at RadRetail location in California
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — A fire that started at the Rad Power Bikes’ retail store here on Sunday night is under investigation by the Huntington Beach Fire Department. “We’re working with local authorities to review a thermal incident that occurred at our Huntington Beach store Sunday evening,”...
Costa Mesa to Require Staffed Self-Checkout Stands
Costa Mesa residents and shoppers could soon see more employees working self-checkout stands at their local supermarkets and drug stores after city leaders narrowly approved new rules on how the automated lanes can function. The city’s new rules are based on Long Beach’s program, the first city in the state...
Coastal O.C. homeowner arrested after fatally shooting a man from Long Beach
On 1-18-26 at approximately 11:30 pm, police dispatch received a call of shots fired at a residence in the 4500 block of Scenario Drive, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD). Upon arrival, patrol officers located an adult male victim with gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to a...
CVUSD bus driver placed on administrative leave after allegations involving student
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) - The Coachella Valley Unified School District placed a bus driver on administrative leave after allegations involving a student. The district released a statement on Tuesday, which reads, "The District confirms that it is aware of allegations involving a District Bus Driver and a student. Upon...
Rebecca Haro due back in court in case tied to disappearance and death of...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Rebecca Haro is due back in court Wednesday morning for a felony settlement conference in the case related to the death of her 7-month-old son, Emmanuel. Haro, 41, is still in custody at the Robert Presley Detention Center. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges related to Emmanuel’s...
California Shaken by 16 Earthquakes in a Day as Aftershocks Likely to Continue
Indio, California — A rapid sequence of 16 earthquakes in less than 24 hours rattled Southern California this week, centering on the Coachella Valley and renewing concerns about heightened seismic activity near one of the state’s most dangerous fault systems. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the strongest...
Protesters blinded in Santa Ana confrontation with federal agents
Two protesters were blinded from nonlethal rounds fired at close range by one or more U.S. Department of Homeland Security officers during a confrontation, a social justice group and local media reported last week. Members of the social justice group Dare to Struggle were among the protesters Jan. 9 outside...
Ventura County task force breaks up smuggling operation importing methamphetamine from Mexico
Members of a Ventura County drug task force say they've broken up a smuggling operation that was importing huge quantities of methamphetamine into the United States. The Ventura County Combined Agency Team received a tip two months ago that a Riverside County man was helping to import and distribute the drug from...
Smash-and-Grab Robbery Hits Kevin Jewelers at Brea Mall
Brea Police Department responded to Kevin Jewelers inside the Brea Mall for a reported Smash and grab robbery. According to police around 8 people with masks went into the business and smashed several of the Jewlery cases and fled with an unknown amount of jewelry. There were three employees inside...
Fire reported at California building housing Rad Power Bikes retail store warehouse
In yet another unfortunate setback for Rad Power Bikes, a structure fire has been reported at the company’s Huntington Beach retail store. Rad Power Bikes once held the position as the top-selling electric bike retailer in the US, but has been struggling for some time and recently declared bankruptcy while it works...
