DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent
ARCADIA, Calif. - The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office. Mayor resigns. What we know:. Mayor Eileen Wang, 58, has been...
Assemblymember Dawn Addis on California Offshore Oil Platform Fire, Says, “Expanding Offshore Drilling While...
May 12, 2026 - SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), released a statement following reports of a fire aboard an offshore oil platform off the Southern California coast:. "Today's offshore platform fire in Southern California reminds us that expanding offshore drilling while relying on aging infrastructu
500 suspects ID’d, 42 arrested in Southern California child exploitation sting
More than 500 suspected distributors of child sexual abuse material were identified and dozens arrested during a sweeping, yearlong investigation in Riverside County, authorities announced. The sting, dubbed “Operation Volcano,” was conducted by the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team and targeted individuals susp
D4vd due in court for status hearing in Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder case
Singer David Burke, known as D4vd, is due in court Tuesday for a status conference in the murder case involving 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a Riverside County girl whose remains were found last year in the front trunk of his Tesla. Burke has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including first‑degree murder
This Little-Known Restaurant In Southern California Has BBQ Ribs So Good, They’re Worth The...
BBQ ribs should never feel polite. They should be sticky. Messy. A little inconvenient in the best possible way. You take one bite and suddenly napkins become the most important thing on the table. A little-known Southern California restaurant can become a whole road trip when the ribs hit this...
Memorial Day Weekend Events in 2026: San Diego, Los Angeles & Orange County
Memorial Day weekend in Southern California means one thing: summer is here. Here is everything happening in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County. The post Memorial Day Weekend Events in 2026: San Diego, Los Angeles & Orange County appeared first on Fabulous California .
Sip Fresh Juice Chain Storms Valley Malls With Twin Leases
California-born juice brand Sip Fresh is stepping hard on the gas in Arizona after what it describes as a banner 2025. The fast-casual, mixology-inspired concept has lined up leases for two new Valley mall locations and says two more Arizona shops are in the pipeline, sharpening its mall-and-outlet strategy as it chase
A Second Death on Mt. Wilson Trail Puts Focus Back on the Hidden Risks...
Southern California sells hiking as part of its lifestyle. On any weekend, trails across the San Gabriel Mountains fill with runners, families, tourists and experienced climbers chasing panoramic views above the city. But this past weekend, another tragedy on the Mt. Wilson Trail served as a reminder that even familiar
Hot weather to increase fire risk in LA, Ventura, Santa Barbara counties this week
This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. That spring-like, mid-70s weather is fading away this week as our region warms up. Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties will...
Extreme heat persists in Central, Southern California amid fire concerns
Californians began experiencing high temperatures, heat advisories, and even extreme heat warnings over Mother's Day weekend, but how long will these conditions last? Heat advisories and extreme heat warnings were issued for parts of Central and Southern California starting May 10, as high temperatures were reported ac

















