Suspect in custody after driving through freeway closure, leading police on pursuit
A suspect is in custody following a pursuit involving them and several California Highway Patrol officers. According to CHP, officers from the Baldwin Park Station originally tried to stop a motorist for driving through a closure – possibly for Caltrans construction – just before 11:15 p.m. Sunday on the 605 Freeway...
Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day in OC
Orange County community groups, colleges and cultural institutions will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day this month with events that honor Native American history, culture and resilience. The area encompassing present-day OC was once inhabited by the Tongva and Acjachemen peoples hundreds of years ago. The holiday –...
Man runs into Norwalk business for help after being shot
A man who was shot in Norwalk just after midnight Monday ran into a nearby business for aid before being rushed to the hospital, authorities say. The incident unfolded at 12:03 a.m. in the 14000 block of Pioneer Boulevard, according to an L.A. County Sheriff’s Department official. Preliminary investigation...
NWS says ‘winter-like storm’ coming to Southern California; flood watch issued
The National Weather Service is advising SoCal residents that a “winter-like storm system” will make its way to the region this week. The storm system is set to arrive late Monday and hover over the area until early Wednesday, NWS says. “Expect widespread light to moderate rain with potential for locally heavy...
Driver raises concern after making disturbing discovery in local mall parking garage: ‘Luckily nobody...
"Why go through the hassle of damaging a business property?" Driver raises concern after making disturbing discovery in local mall parking garage: 'Luckily nobody got hurt' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Powerful incoming Southern California storm could bring heavy rain and flooding
An incoming storm, powered by the lingering bits of Tropical Storm Priscilla in the Pacific Ocean, could bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of Southern California to start the week.
Bob Ross paintings head to auction in California to help public TV weather funding...
CALIFORNIA — Bonhams announced a collaboration with American Public Television (APT) to auction thirty original paintings by Joy of Painting host and American artist Bob Ross (1942–1995).
Man fatally shot in Long Beach early Sunday morning
Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was shot and killed early Sunday in Long Beach, authorities said. Officers responded at approximately 1:28 a.m. to the 200 block of Falcon Avenue following reports of a shooting, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Upon arrival, they found a male adult...
Beverage bottling company lays off over 630 employees across California, exits state
CALIFORNIA – Manna Beverages told the California Employment Development Department (EDD) it laid off 638 employees statewide on October 7. The move comes as the company permanently shuts down its Chino, Anaheim, and West Sacramento facilities and exits the state.
Playboy Model Accused of Targeting Elderly Men on Dating Apps in California Burglary Spree
LOS ANGELES, CA — A woman who once posed for Playboy and Penthouse magazines is accused of using dating apps to lure elderly men in Southern California — then robbing their homes while posing as their girlfriend or companion, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
