Texas 19-year-old mysteriously vanishes on Christmas Eve. Family in SoCal seeks answers
Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old Texas college student with ties to Southern California, vanished on Christmas Eve.
Inmate Awaiting Trial Dies in Banning Jail Cell; Authorities Cite No Foul Play
A 46-year-old inmate awaiting trial on arson and related charges was found dead in his jail cell early Monday at a Riverside County detention facility in Banning, authorities said.Quadir Rafi Boykin of Menifee was discovered unconscious shortly before 1 a.m. inside his cell at the Smith Correctional Facility,...
Man dies in custody at Riverside County jail
A 46-year-old man died on Monday while in custody at Riverside County jail, the sheriff's department said. Deputies found Quadir Boykin, 46, of Menifee, unresponsive in a housing unit cell at 12:40 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said. Corrections staff, jail medical personnel and...
SoCal gas prices continue to drop
LOS ANGELES – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Tuesday to its lowest amount since Jan. 4, decreasing 1.4 cents to $4.433. The average price has dropped seven of the past eight days, decreasing 3.5 cents, including a half-cent Monday,...
Desperate search continues for missing fisherman off Newport Beach
Search crews and family members continue looking along the Orange County coastline for a fisherman who disappeared five days ago near the Wedge in Newport Beach. The missing man, 42-year-old Lu Thu Tran, known as Tyler, was last seen fishing on Christmas Eve amid dangerous surf conditions. His family is...
O.C. woman arrested for violent robbery of a senior outside a supermarket
On Saturday night, a 74-year-old woman was pushed to the ground, and the suspect violently took the woman’s purse from her in the Grocery Outlet parking lot, according to the Irvine Police Department. A woman who saw what happened chased after the suspect and, after a brief struggle, was...
Southern California city cancels New Year’s Eve bash due to approaching storm
The likelihood of heavy rain has prompted one Southern California city to cancel its New Year’s Eve celebration. Fullerton announced Monday that First Night, an event planned for downtown, has been canceled. “We know this is disappointing and appreciate the community’s understanding as we prioritize safety,” the...
CHP preps for New Year’s enforcement campaign
California Highway Patrol officers will ramp up operations again in Los Angeles and Orange counties, and statewide, beginning Wednesday night to crack down on drunken and drug-impaired motorists as part of a New Year’s anti-DUI campaign.
Homicide investigation underway in Cerritos after man found dead near San Gabriel River
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was reportedly found stabbed to death Saturday morning in Cerritos.
Major Medi-Cal changes coming in the New Year
ORANGE, Calif. (December 29, 2025) — With major changes coming to Medi-Cal starting January 1, 2026, CalOptima Health is urging Orange County residents to learn about how they may be impacted, and encouraging all who are currently eligible but not yet enrolled to apply before the new year. Among the changes are...
