Newport Beach Fire Department Extinguishes Structure Fire in Corona del Mar January 21
On January 21 at approximately 6:28 p.m., the Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) responded to a reported structure fire at 3348 E. Coast Highway. The incident occurred directly across the street from NBFD Station 5 in Corona del Mar. Upon arrival, Newport Beach Engine 65 observed heavy smoke billowing from...
3 women arrested for retail thefts in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties
Three women were arrested in connection with a series of retail thefts across Southern California in recent weeks, according to Riverside County investigators.
Northgate González Market Returns Home
In a moment that felt like coming full circle, Northgate González Market opened its long-anticipated doors on January 14, 2026, marking a celebratory homecoming for the beloved Southern California grocery brand rooted deep in the city’s history and the González family’s American journey. The day was...
Coachella Valley Rail is on Track
RIVERSIDE COUNTY. – The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) has awarded an $80 million contract to HDR Engineering to conduct a Tier 2 environmental study, a crucial step in advancing the Coachella Valley Rail Project (CV Rail) to the next phase. The study will include the preparation and delivery of an...
Officials issue warning as harmful insects spread across US region: ‘Highly vulnerable’
Infestations can spread silently. Officials issue warning as harmful insects spread across US region: 'Highly vulnerable' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Early Joshua tree blooms in Southern California are surprising researchers
Joshua trees in Southern California are blooming three months earlier. While these desert plants usually flower from February to May, researchers reported an unusually early “bonus bloom” starting in late November 2025, pending field confirmation. This early activity continued through January 27, 2026, surprising...
Southern California airport at risk of next mid-air crash, NTSB says
(FOX40.COM) — An airport in Southern California that sees hundreds of flights annually could be the site of the next mid-air collision, a high-ranking transportation official warned this week. At a hearing Tuesday discussing the mid-air crash between an airline and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., last year...
3 arrested in shooting death of 17-year-old at Hanford apartment complex, police say
Three people were arrested in Southern California for the shooting death of a 17-year-old in Hanford on Friday.
San Bernardino to upgrade public safety surveillance tech
More than $1 million in federal funding will bring additional surveillance cameras and upgrades to the city’s public safety technology, officials said. Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-San Bernardino, presented the city with a ceremonial $1.03 million check for the Police Department during a media conference Wednesday. The...
Moreno Valley woman charged with manslaughter in 22-year-old’s death
A woman accused in a deadly 2025 shooting in Moreno Valley has now been arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter following a lengthy investigation, Riverside County authorities said. Teesha Lucas, 47, was taken into custody Jan. 29 after prosecutors filed charges in the death of Xavier Cox, a 22-year-old man...

















