Orange County mother charged after toddler’s death in makeshift bathtub
A heartbreaking tragedy struck Orange County when a 2-year-old boy died, leading to the arrest of his mother, Melissa Lyn Beisel, 40, on charges of involuntary manslaughter and child abuse causing great bodily injury. According to KTLA, Beisel admitted she briefly stepped out of the bathroom during bath time. When...
Former O.C. Sheriff’s Deputy pleads guilty to assaulting female inmates and showing them indecent...
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A former Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy has pleaded guilty to s*xually assaulting two female inmates, including directing them to engage in s*xual activity, while assigned to work at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange. He was sentenced to 364 days credit time served and ordered to register as a s*x...
On-duty deputy kills dad of his girlfriend’s kids, gets probation, CA officials say
A 43-year-old man has been granted probation after being accused of killing his girlfriend’s ex, California officials said. In 2014, on-duty Riverside County deputy Oscar Rodriguez learned Luis Morin’s location from his girlfriend, Diana Perez, according to a Sept. 23 news release by the Riverside County District...
Daily Memo: Agents In Pico Rivera Smash Another Car’s Window, Take One
Memo Torres breaks down ICE-related news in Southern California today. Below, you'll find links and references to everything discussed in the video, allowing you to take a closer look at each topic. Thursday, September 25th. It’s day 110 of the ICE siege of Los Angeles. Shout-out to the California...
Unionized Disneyland workers say $233M settlement validates years of organizing
Disneyland cast members in a local labor union are reacting after a judge approved a $233 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit that alleged cast members didn’t benefit from an Anaheim minimum wage law. The settlement, approved last week, will cover thousands of current and former Disneyland employees and...
Former O.C. Sheriff’s Deputy pleads guilty to assaulting female inmates and showing them indecent...
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A former Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy has pleaded guilty to s*xually assaulting two female inmates, including directing them to engage in s*xual activity, while assigned to work at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange. He was sentenced to 364 days credit time served and ordered to register as a s*x...
Suspect in fatal Carlsbad carjacking dies in shootout with authorities
CARLSBAD — A Rancho Santa Margarita man suspected of fatally shooting a Carlsbad woman during a carjacking on Friday was later killed in a shootout with Orange County law enforcement, authorities said. Carlsbad police responded to reports of gunfire just before 10 p.m. Friday at an apartment complex in...
Protesters to celebrate 37 years of Oak Creek preservation with rally in Irvine on...
Irvine, CA – September 24, 2025 — In a spirited blend of civic action and celebration, local residents and activists will gather this Friday for a birthday-themed protest marking the 37th anniversary of Resolution 88-1 — a voter-approved measure that designated Oak Creek as a Conservation Open Space.
Body of girl found mutilated in rising R&B singer’s Tesla released to family
The teen had been missing since April 2024 when she was just 13.
A coastal O.C. traffic stop led to a huge illegal weapon seizure
What started as a traffic stop foar tinted windows and a stop-sign violation on a Saturday night, quickly turned into a major weapons seizure, according to the Newport Beach Police Department. Officers were in the area of Sherington Place and Irvine Avenue when they observed a black Mercedes with illegally...
