Critics Slam Criminalization of Homelessness, Urge Focus on Affordable Housing
“Criminalization is when somebody is fined, ticketed or arrested for performing the activities that the rest of us do in private, in public spaces like sleeping and eating or simply just existing in public spaces because they have nowhere else to go.” – Anne Oliva, National Alliance to End Homelessness.
Officials urge Gov. Newsom to crack down on copper wire theft in California
Law enforcement and elected officials are meeting Monday morning to urge California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a new bill that calls for tougher laws on copper wire theft. Copper theft has left neighborhoods across Los Angeles and California in darkness and has cost taxpayers millions in repair bills. The 6th Street...
Another IE hospital closing its maternity ward
LOS ANGELES - Another hospital in the Inland Empire is shutting down its maternity ward. Southwest Healthcare Corona Regional Medical Center will end labor and delivery services on January 30, 2026. The hospital said the maternity ward is closing due to fewer births in the area. It's the second maternity...
No Injuries Reported After Shooting Rocks Long Beach Neighborhood; Investigation Underway
Last night, Long Beach residents in the 1000 block of Dawson Avenue found themselves amidst a jarring scene as a reported shooting took place. According to the Long Beach Police Department, at around 9:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to the location following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival at the scene, they...
Coroner ID’s motorcyclist who died after crash in I-5
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s office identified a motorcyclist who died after a crash involving another vehicle on Interstate 5 Sunday morning. Coroner officials identified him as Angel Barraza Garcia, 41, of Paramount, California. Garcia was the driver of a motorcycle that collided with...
An L.A. man was arrested for stealing from parked cars at the Irvine Spectrum
Last Saturday, police officers went to an apartment garage on Spectrum to investigate a man pulling on vehicle door handles to see if they were unlocked, according to the Irvine Police Department. A witness provided officers with the suspect’s description and the kind of vehicle they left in. An officer...
Anaheim Police Release Video of Officer Fatally Shooting Rudy Anthony Martinez II
ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 15, 2025) – An officer-involved shooting occurred after police responded to a suspicious subject call for service. On September 15, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., an Anaheim Police officer responded to the area of Holly St and Falmouth Ave regarding a person who was acting suspiciously,...
A serial O.C. commercial burglar was caught and arrested by the Fountain Valley Police
In August, police officers responded within minutes to a burglary in progress at a local restaurant, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department. The business manager provided a suspect description from live surveillance footage, which showed the suspect forcing entry through a rear door using a crowbar. The...
California Invests $225M in Ports to Expand Offshore Wind and Power 25M Homes
California has committed $225 million to modernize key ports for offshore wind projects, aiming to power up to 25 million homes by 2045. The funding targets Humboldt Bay, Long Beach, and Los Angeles ports, transforming them into hubs for floating wind turbines. The initiative follows the passage of a $10...
LAPD and Homeland Security Arrest Two in Major Trafficking Bust, Seize Drugs and Firearms
Los Angeles, CA – In a coordinated city-wide operation, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents arrested two individuals and seized multiple firearms and drugs as part of a major trafficking crackdown this week. Years-Long Investigation Leads to Arrests. The bust is...
