UP receives first battery-electric locomotives for testing in California
LOS ANGELES — The first of four Wabtec FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives for Union Pacific have arrived in Southern California to begin testing, UP has announced. Two of the units are now on hand, with two more to arrive in October. Testing will be conducted in the greater LA area, UP says. “Union Pacific has never
Police investigate bomb threat at high school in Torrance
Torrance police responded on Wednesday to a call reporting multiple bombs on the South High School campus, according to authorities. Police received the call shortly after 11:30 a.m., then the caller hung up on dispatchers. Officers responded immediately to the high school, and school administrators placed the high sch
Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas arrested in Malibu traffic stop
Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested on suspicion of obstruction and public intoxication Monday during a traffic stop in Malibu, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Thomas was a passenger in a car encountered by deputies at about 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Westlake Boulevard and Townsg
Boat found engulfed in flames in Huntington Beach
An investigation is underway after a boat was found engulfed in flames in Huntington Beach. Huntington Beach Fire Department crews were called to the 16000 block of Cotuit Circle in Huntington Harbour on Wednesday afternoon. Heavy smoke and flames were seen coming from a boat that was docked in a residential slip. “Fi
Long Beach declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Polo
Long Beach has declared a local emergency as the city works to repair damage and prepare its coastline for the possibility of more powerful surf.
Anaheim Police Arrest Two Suspects, Seize Firearms and Narcotics in Gang Investigation
ANAHEIM, CA – “Earlier this week, Gang Detectives discovered that a documented gang member was attempting to sell a handgun with an extended magazine and a short-barreled rifle. Over the course of their investigation, and with the assistance of our Gang Suppression Unit, detectives arrested the two males...
Paramount High School Teacher Arrested on CSAM Possession Charges
BUENA PARK, CA – Buena Park Police Department detectives arrested a high school educator Thursday morning following an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material. Officers took 56-year-old Moises Garcia into custody at approximately 7:00 a.m. on September 17, 2026. Following the arrest, investigat
Missing Pico Rivera Man Identified as Person Found Dead Along Southbound 605 Freeway Embankment...
Missing Pico Rivera man has been identified as the person found dead on the embankment along the southbound 605 Freeway in Baldwin Park Friday, Baldwin Park News has learned. Its victim was initially listed as an unidentified John Doe after his passing, before the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner confi
Juvenile on illegal e‑moto arrested after felony evading in coastal OC
A new Seal Beach Police Department video shows what appears to be a juvenile fleeing from officers on an illegal e‑moto, followed by images of the rider being detained and the bike impounded. The footage, combined with the department’s captions referencing 2800.2 CVC Felony Evading and 38025 CVC Operating...
Police respond to ‘large altercation’ at Downey Park; students, staff confirmed safe
A “large altercation” Wednesday morning at Downey Park, adjacent to Downey High School, has led Modesto police officers to investigate the incident, the Modesto City Schools district reports. “During the incident, students in the area reported hearing a loud bang,” Downey Principal Ed Taylor said in a letter emailed to

















