South Bay Galleria mall to close, become new retail space with apartments
After 40 years in the South Bay, the South Bay Galleria mall will be closing for redevelopment. New owner Kennedy Wilson is demolishing part of the mall, which sits on 30 acres of land, to make way for a mixed-use property of retail space and residential units. Plans include a...
Murder suspect arrested after returning to north O.C. crime scene
On October 31, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., police officers responded to the 2100 block of McCormack Lane regarding a welfare check, according to the Placentia Police Department. Upon arrival, an adult female shooting victim was located in the backyard of the residence and pronounced deceased at the scene....
Sinkhole Closes Section of Bayshore Avenue in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA — A section of Bayshore Avenue was closed Friday morning after a large hole opened in the roadway, prompting an emergency response from the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD). At approximately 10:43 a.m., fire crews arrived in the 300 block of Bayshore and discovered a hole...
SuperLotto Plus ticket worth more than $30,000 sold in Southland
Someone in the Southland bought a lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket for last night’s draw. That ticket missed the jackpot by one number; however, it did hit five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega. That ticket is worth $30,238, according to the California Lottery. That hot money ticket was sold at Cherri’s...
‘My hero’: 9-year-old boy helps father fight cancer with stem cell donation
TORRANCE, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) - A 9-year-old California boy is being called a hero after he saved his father’s life with a stem cell donation. Nick Mondek, a 45-year-old father of two, was facing a second battle with leukemia in April when his then-9-year-old son, Stevie, stepped up to help by donating his stem cells.
Reports: Son of rap executive, alleged Rolling 60’s Crips leader shot dead in L.A.
The son of a prominent figure in the L.A. rap community and alleged gang leader was shot and killed outside a smoke shop late Friday night, according to reports. A spokesperson from the Los Angeles Police Department stated that officers were dispatched to the intersection of 69th Street and Figueroa Street in South...
One arrested following five vehicle crash on The Old Road
One person was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence following a five-vehicle crash on The Old Road and Rye Canyon Road on Saturday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office. According to preliminary information, at approximately 2:57 p.m., a vehicle traveling...
Man, woman assaulted by 3 attackers near the Queen Mary, police say
Police say they're investigating an assault near the Queen Mary that left a man and woman hospitalized Friday night. The man and woman were in the 1100 block of Queens Highway around 11:25 p.m. when they were assaulted by three men, according to the Long Beach Police Department. During the...
Emergency Food Distribution Begins in Palmdale Next Week for Residents Affected by CalFresh Suspension
The City of Palmdale will begin emergency food distribution in response to the suspension of CalFresh benefits for 1.5 million Los Angeles County residents. The distribution will be managed by South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES). Starting Monday, November 3, 2025, SAVES will offer drive-thru food...
Newsom signs bill for automatic CSU admission, CSULB and 5 campuses excluded
On Oct. 6, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 640, which expands the California State University Direct Admission Program to give automatic acceptance to high school students who complete the A–G requirements and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. The law will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and...
