Chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents are ordered to evacuate
(AP) - A damaged chemical tank in Southern California has a crack — potentially lowering the risk of a cataclysmic explosion — though an evacuation order remains in effect for some 50,000 area residents with no timeline on when they can return, fire officials said Sunday. Orange County...
Hiker Suffers Cardiac Arrest at Runyon Canyon, Airlifted by LAFD
What can only be described as a scary, and ultimately tragic, morning unfolded at the top of Runyon Canyon on Sunday. A hiker went into cardiac arrest on the trail. Two young children were with him and witnessed the distress. About 32 personnel responded. The department said the man was...
Man in grave condition airlifted from Runyon Canyon trail
A man in his 40s was airlifted from a hiking trail in the Hollywood Hills on Sunday morning after suffering a medical emergency in Runyon Canyon, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The incident was reported around 9:17 a.m. near 1900 North Runyon Canyon Road in the Runyon Canyon Park area, the LAFD confirmed
Firefighters knock down industrial blaze in South Gate
Firefighters knocked down a massive fire at an industrial facility in South Gate Sunday that prompted shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents. The fire was first reported around 2 p.m., with units arriving in the 18000 block of Industrial Avenue to find a one-story building fully engulfed in flames. Heavy smoke pr
Insect Invasion: 8 California Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
California is facing a growing “insect invasion” as bed bug infestations surge across several major cities, prompting local governments and property managers to ramp up prevention and response efforts. Pest‑control rankings and health‑department data show that dense, high‑traffic urban areas in the state are especially
California’s stalled tiny-home push finally breaks ground in LA with 51 beds
"The determination and creativity it took from my team and our trusted service providers is truly extraordinary."
Hundreds Arrested as Massive Child Exploitation Sting Rescues Dozens Across Southern California
A sweeping Southern California child exploitation investigation has led to hundreds of arrests and the identification of dozens of young victims. The operation underscores how online abuse cases are expanding, how investigators are adapting, and why long-term victim support remains essential.
1 killed, 2 injured in overnight violence in Long Beach neighborhood
A man was killed and two women were injured in an early-morning shooting Sunday in Long Beach. The incident happened just after 12:10 a.m. in the 3200 block of Caspian Avenue, according to a Long Beach Police Department news release. Arriving officers located three victims, all suffering gunshot wounds to the upper bod
Four members of burglary crew arrested for alleged Southern California home break-ins
Four members of an alleged South American residential burglary crew were arrested in connection with a series of home break-ins across Southern California, according to authorities.
Porch pirates busted by the Irvine Police
Porch pirates thought they were making an express getaway… but they forgot that the Irvine Police Department’s Prime Team has eyes in the sky, noses on the ground, and technology working in real time. With the help of the IPD’s drone team, K9 officers, and our Real-Time Crime...
