Agency Extends No Wood Burn Order
A No-Burn Alert prohibiting wood burning in fireplaces and in all indoor or outdoor devices across four Los Angeles-area counties remains in effect through at least noon Sunday. The alert covers the South Coast Air Basin, including large areas of Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties except the...
South Idaho Felon Jailed In CA: Guns, Ammo, Brass Knuckles Taken
A convicted felon from Idaho Falls was arrested recently east of Los Angeles after being pulled over for a traffic stop. Numerous weapons and ammunition were found in the vehicle resulting in detainment at an area detention center.
Record-setting Mega Millions ticket sold in Orange County; winner not yet known
A record-setting Mega Millions ticket worth more than $5.1 million was sold in California this week, marking one of the largest second-place prizes in state history, lottery officials announced Saturday. The ticket matching the first five numbers in Friday night’s drawing, valued at $5,104,960, was sold at a CVS at...
Major appliance retailer abruptly shuts down all Southern California stores
CALIFORNIA — In a sudden move, Howard's Appliances — a nearly 80-year-old appliance chain, has closed all its retail locations in Souther California, leaving employees and customers scrambling with little warning.
Howard’s Abrupt Shutdown: 70-Year Appliance Empire Crumbles Overnight
Howard’s Appliance Corp., a fixture in Southern California’s home goods sector since 1946, shuttered all its stores on December 6, 2025, catching employees, suppliers and customers off guard. The chain, which operated at least eight locations including La Habra, Tustin, Covina, Westminster, Long Beach, Laguna Hills...
Costco Unveils Deep December Discounts on Bestselling Items Across Southern California
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. This December, Costco shoppers in Southern California can enjoy substantial savings as the retailer launches impressive clearance deals on a wide variety of popular products. At locations including Eastvale, La Habra, and City of Industry, discounts range...
Comic shop burglary in Southern California puts cat rescue at risk
Cats & Comics Rescue, a downtown Upland shop that relies on the sale of comic books and collectibles to support the care of dozens of rescue cats, is recovering from a break-in that occurred early Friday morning. Surveillance footage shows a suspect shattering the front entrance around 5 a.m. and heading directly for...
Local Spotlight: Black-Owned Businesses Enrich Orange County with Diverse Cuisine and Culture
Black-owned businesses in Orange County, Southern California, are growing, even though the region has a small Black population. Black residents make up about 1.7% of the county’s population, or around 54,000 people. Many of these businesses are located in cities like Irvine. Factors such as relocation, community...
Riverside County investigators make arrest in 2004 cold case murder
The two-decade investigation began on March 21, 2004, when 18-year-old Hemet man Reynaldo Burts was found dead in the hills near Idyllwild.
Three Poly Grads Turn Holiday Window Painting Into Year-Round Business
Three Riverside City College students are turning their high school art skills into a window painting venture, bringing hand-painted holiday scenes to homes across the city. Ariel, Jewell and Felicity—all Poly High graduates—launched Raincross Window Painting three years ago after their former teacher, Kim Marlowe...
