A whole lot of fireworks and a whole lot of fires: SoCal firefighters had...
One Southern California fire department was "double-digit busier" on Independence Day compared with a typical day.
Former Sheriff’s Captain Alleges Jail Misconduct in Riverside County
Shocking new allegations have surfaced in Riverside County, where former Sheriff's Captain Michael McMahon claims there’s been a cover-up of inmate abuse and neglect inside the county jail. The whistleblower report has raised serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and the treatment of incarcerated...
Southern California search and rescue dogs deploy to Texas flood zone
Several canine teams from Southern California are deploying to Texas to help with search and rescue efforts following the devastating flash floods that have left at least 100 people dead and another 160 missing. Task Force crews with the Orange County Fire Authority and Los Angeles County Fire Department departed LAX...
Violent assault in Orange County leaves man, woman seriously injured
An Orange County man is recovering from what appears to be a brutal head injury suffered from an early morning assault Tuesday. Details are limited and it’s unclear exactly what happened, but officials with the La Habra Police Department said officers responded to a “fight in progress” near La Habra Boulevard and...
Chicano culture history captured on canvases, walls in OC
ORANGE, Calif. — The Chicano community has deep roots all over Southern California. The culture can be found in everything from food to entertainment to many things in between, blended into the fabric of the area. In Orange County, the Chicano culture is on display throughout the area on...
Boy, 13, arrested for starting Laguna Beach blaze with fireworks
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly lighting the fireworks that started the Rancho Fire in Laguna Beach. The fire, which forced evacuations and grew to about 4 acres before firefighters gained control, had been linked by several witnesses to reports of fireworks in the minutes before smoke became...
Keeping it Real: Former RSD Captain Exposes Bianco–Alleges Corruption and Unconstitutional Conduct
Overview: Former Riverside County Sheriff Department employee Victoria Flores has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Chad Bianco, alleging wrongful termination, retaliation, and civil rights violations. The lawsuit claims that Bianco is responsible for corruption and unconstitutional conduct within the department, and...
Fatal Irvine Hit-And-Run Driver Makes Her First Court Appearance
A 24-year-old woman charged in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Irvine last year made her first court appearance Monday. Francis Guadalupe Tercero-Benavides of Anaheim was charged April 16 with a felony count of hit-and-run with permanent and serious injury and a misdemeanor count of vehicular manslaughter. She did not...
Suspected DUI Driver Arrested in Fatal Collision That Claimed Pedestrian’s Life in Huntington Beach
A tragic incident occurred in Huntington Beach early Sunday morning when a 21-year-old driver, suspected of DUI, struck and killed a pedestrian. The collision took place around 12:43 a.m. at the intersection of Atlanta Avenue and Delaware Street, as reported by Huntington Beach Police Department in their press...
Doctor Accused of Abusing Patients at Hoag Hospital
Dr. William Moore Thompson IV faces over 160 civil lawsuits for alleged sexual abuse at Hoag Hospital, where he is accused of treating the facility like a "sexual playground." The lawsuits also target the hospital for allegedly ignoring his misconduct.
