Costa Mesa man dies after being bit by rattlesnake
A 25-year-old man is dead after he was bitten by a rattlesnake while on a bike ride in Irvine, according to law enforcement and an Orange County Eagle Scouts troop. Julian Hernandez, of Costa Mesa, was bitten by the snake on Feb. 1 while mountain biking at Quail Hill Trailhead, his loved ones said in an online...
2 Southern California brothers arrested in $5.8 million insurance fraud scheme
Two brothers who own Southern California towing companies were arrested for their alleged roles in a multi-million dollar insurance fraud scheme. Mark Hassan, 46, of Corona Del Mar, and Ahmed Hassan, 35, of Walnut, were taken into custody on March 11 on multiple counts of felony insurance fraud, according to the Los...
Urgent Warning Expands as Millions Told To Stay Inside
Millions will be at risk of heat illness as temperatures could surge into triple digits, which is more normal for summer.
A respiratory virus is spiking across Northern California. And it’s not the flu.
Human metapneumovirus has no vaccine or specific treatment regimen, making it harder to prevent than its more well-known counterparts. (Henry Kofman / Daily Trojan file photo) Every winter, like clockwork, respiratory viruses spread across the country: respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, peaks first,...
Victim Found Unresponsive After Late-Night Shooting
At approximately 11:00 pm on March 9th, 2026, Los Angeles Police Department officers and Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to a reported shooting near Washington Boulevard and Los Angeles Street near downtown Los Angeles. Upon arrival, first responders located a man inside an SUV who was unconscious and...
11-year-old California girl kidnapped in 2020 located at North Carolina school under alias
An 11-year-old girl who was kidnapped nearly six years ago in California has been found safe in eastern North Carolina.
Inglewood grocery store closure is no ‘April Fools’ joke
ANOTHER business has announced its closure in the city of Inglewood. Typically, residents hear about the closure of a longtime small business, but this time a major food chain is leaving despite Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr.’s marketing campaign touting the “Inglewood Renaissance“. In fact, all...
Where to Get FREE Pie on 3.14
Saturday, March 14th (3.14) is National Pi Day! While you could celebrate the day by doing math problems, wouldn't you rather add an E and enjoy a slice of heaven? Here are a few places where you can stuff your pie hole. Plus, find out two spots where you can get a whole pizza for just $3.14.
Disneyland hazmat situation sends 7 cast members to the hospital
ANAHEIM, Calif. - At least seven Disneyland cast members were hospitalized following a hazmat situation at the theme park on Tuesday. According to the Anaheim Fire Department, firefighters responded to a report of an unknown odor in the backstage area near the "Star Tours" attraction in Tomorrowland around 12:30 p.m.
Austin Beutner’s Fiery Letter Slams LAUSD’s Carvalho Over ‘Morally Bankrupt’ $77 Million Arts Funds...
$77 Million at Stake: A Willful Law Violation? (Image Credits: Nypost.com) Los Angeles — Former Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent Austin Beutner delivered a sharp rebuke to current leader Alberto Carvalho, accusing him of deliberately diverting $77 million in state arts education funds meant for...

















