UPDATE: Pineapple Express Forecast Just Got Worse For SoCal: “Major” Storm, Flooding Risk, 55...
The forecast for the Pineapple Express storm expected to hit SoCal this week has gotten more serious. The National Weather Service is now calling this a “major” storm, with the possibility for flooding and tropical storm wind gusts up to 55 mph starting Tuesday night into Wednesday. Forecasters...
‘Call of Duty’ Co-Creator Vince Zampella Killed in Car Crash
The video game world is mourning the loss of Vince Zampella, a foundational figure whose work helped shape modern shooters and blockbuster franchises. According to NBC Los Angeles , Zampella, best known for his role in building Call of Duty into a global phenomenon, died on Sunday, December 21, at age 55 after a...
Wrongful death suit alleges boyfriend murdered Dia Abrams on her Idyllwild ranch
SAN DIEGO — A new wrongful death lawsuit filed in Riverside County Superior Court alleges that the longtime boyfriend of missing Mountain Center ranch owner Lydia “Dia” Abrams intentionally killed her and should be barred from inheriting proceeds from her multimillion‑dollar estate. Crisara Abrams, Dia’s adult...
Man arrested for armed robbery at Jack in the Box
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, at approximately 6:34 p.m., Banning Police officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at the Jack in the Box located at 6350 W. Ramsey Street in Banning. Officers contacted staff who reported that a white male adult in his 30s, with tattoos on his face, entered the store and displayed a...
FBI operations target gang, drug trafficking across SoCal
More than 220 people were arrested over the past month on suspicion of a range of state and federal criminal offenses, including crimes against children, homicide, illegal weapon possession, narcotics, and other related offenses, the FBI announced.
Southern California police department warns holiday shoplifters to stay away
A Southern California police department has a warning for any Christmas Grinches planning to visit its shopping centers this week. “If your last-minute holiday shoplifting plans involve Irvine, strongly reconsider,” the Irvine Police Department posted Monday. “We have extra officers at our retail centers, and the...
Map of evacuation warnings, orders for LA County due to expected storm
Los Angeles County officials released an interactive map of evacuation warnings as the region braces for a storm that is expected to slam Southern California with heavy rain.
Brown Pelican Found with Slashed Throat in Marina del Rey
Wildlife Advocates Say it’s Similar to Pelican Injuries in SoCal about five years ago. An adult female California brown pelican was found injured in Marina del Rey with her throat pouch slashed, an injury rescuers say appears consistent with a sharp object and may be the result of animal cruelty.
Hangar Project Breaks Ground at March Air Reserve Base
March Air Reserve Base broke ground on the construction of a new KC-46 Pegasus maintenance and fuel hangar which is expected to take about three years. The $133 million military construction project will modernize infrastructure and support long-term mission readiness for the 452nd Air Mobility Wing, according to...
Redlands Man Accused of Beating Girlfriend, Torching Living Room as Three Cats, Dog Die...
A 38-year-old Redlands man was arrested for domestic violence, arson and animal cruelty Friday, Dec. 19, after he assaulted his girlfriend and set the living room of their home on fire. The victim escaped prior to firefighters’ arrival and no injuries were reported to either the home’s occupants or firefighters....
