Final two hikers found dead at Mt. Baldy identified
They were identified as Juan Sarat Lopez, 37, and Bayron Pedro Ramos Garcia, 36. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the men were Guatemalan nationals who were living in Los Angeles.
Widby named head of Riverside County child assistance program
Charna Widby is the new executive director of First Five Riverside County, a childhood development program conducted by the county. Also known as F5RC, First 5 Riverside County promotes programs and partnerships that support the health, early learning, and well-being of children from prenatal to age five, according...
Man rescued from rushing water in Orange County storm channel
Orange County firefighters hoisted a man to safety after he got trapped in rushing water on Sunday afternoon.
Cat owner wants to have kitty euthanized after eleven years: the reason why horrifies...
Orange County, California - It came as a real shock to the veterinarian and his entire team when the owner of an 11-year-old cat named Pumpkin demanded that she be euthanized. Because the cat was healthy, her owner provided a disturbing justification for the request. "Pumpkin had a previous owner for 11 years of her...
Irvine SWAT standoff ends with arrest after vandalism, gunfire investigation
An hours-long SWAT standoff unfolded in an Irvine neighborhood Saturday after police linked vandalized vehicles to gunfire that struck a nearby home, authorities said. According to the Irvine Police Department, officers were called around 7:30 a.m. to the 700 block of Timberwood following reports of multiple vehicles...
Agency shake-up for Southern California firefighting aircraft program
Hailed at its inception as a joint public-private partnership between the county fire agencies of Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange County and SoCal Edison, the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) program has dropped millions of gallons of water, aiding aerial firefighting efforts during hundreds of fires since its inception in...
Yemeni Coffee Concept Incoming at The District
A burgeoning new java chain is preparing to open a new location at The District in Tustin later this year. Jabal Coffee House, an emerging beverage brand specializing in Yemeni coffee, is working on a franchise unit at the shopping complex, Orange County Health Care Agency records show. The address will be 2483 Park...
Orange County police officer in critical condition after being struck by car during foot...
An officer with the Garden Grove Police Department was hospitalized after being hit by a car during a foot pursuit early Sunday morning. According to a social media post from the department, officers were in the area of Brookhurst Street and Stanford Avenue investigating an assault with a deadly weapon just after...
No One Claims SuperLotto Plus Jackpot
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing to $17 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold at a South El Monte grocery store and is worth $31,315, the California Lottery announced.
Garden Grove police officer in critical condition after being hit by car while chasing...
A Garden Grove police officer was hospitalized Sunday morning after he was hit by a car while he was chasing a suspect through a neighborhood.

















