Hundreds arrested, dozens rescued in massive California child exploitation sting
Authorities arrested more than 300 suspects and rescued 40 children during “Operation Firewall,” a massive multi-county child exploitation sting across Southern California.
Newport Beach family members say they are terrified that grandmother’s murderer could be granted...
Shannon Wadsworth, the victim's granddaughter, is speaking out, pleading for Gov. Gavin Newsom to block the release of James Dennis Lynch.
32-Year-Old Long Beach Man Arrested Following Reports Of Shots Heard In Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 32-year-old Long Beach man was arrested Wednesday evening following reports of shots heard near Sitting Bull Road and Navajo Road in Apple Valley. Deputies responded to the area at about 6:25 p.m. on May 20, 2026, after receiving reports of gunfire, according to...
Southern California wildfires force evacuations, and one is threatening a nuclear facility
Evacuations remain in place for fires burning in Ventura and Riverside counties. The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is burning near the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former nuclear reactor site, raising air quality concerns. Gusty winds and hot, dry weather are fueling the explosive growth of California wildfires this...
2 arrested in California in connection to deadly Las Vegas shooting
Two additional suspects were arrested in California in connection with a deadly Las Vegas shooting that killed a man and left his wife injured, according to Metro police.
Flammable epoxy leak in Orange County prompts evacuations
Orange County firefighters are dousing an industrial tank containing flammable plastic epoxy after it began leaking the self-heating substance.
Tank spews toxic chemicals in Garden Grove
A 34,000-gallon tank spewed toxic chemicals into the sky Thursday afternoon at a facility in Garden Grove, prompting an emergency response.
Man convicted of killing off-duty police officer in Downey
DOWNEY – A 24-year-old man was convicted Friday of first-degree murder for an off-duty Monterey Park police officer’s shooting death in what authorities called a botched daytime robbery attempt in a Downey parking lot. The Norwalk jury deliberated about 40 minutes before finding Carlos Daniel Delcid guilty of...
Armed man in Orange arrested after a witness called police to report he was...
On May 18, 2026, at approximately 10:40 AM, patrol officers responded to a suspicious subject call at 130 N. Lemon St., according to the Orange Police Department. A caller reported witnessing a male bothering a female, who mouthed “Help me” as he walked by. The caller intervened, and the suspicious male walked away.
Angels May Lose ‘Los Angeles’ in Name Under New Bill
A California bill, AB 2512, seeks to rename the Los Angeles Angels back to the Anaheim Angels if Anaheim provides legal benefits for Angel Stadium's redevelopment. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, has passed the Assembly and awaits the state Senate's decision.
