2 arrested for street racing takeover, destructive liquor store looting in Long Beach
Two suspects were arrested in connection with a destructive liquor store burglary and a street racing takeover in Long Beach. The suspects were identified as Tonjai Webster Jr., 20, of Los Angeles, and Christopher J. Villegas, 20, of Lakewood, according to the Long Beach Police Department. On July 14, police...
Reward increased for suspect alleged to have fatally struck father and daughter while driving...
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of a man suspected of drunkenly crashing his vehicle into a North Long Beach home, killing a father and his 3-year-old daughter. Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to raise the amount from $10,000 to...
Border Patrol agent arrested for allegedly assaulting Long Beach police dies, authorities confirm
The 29-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent was charged with multiple felonies in July for allegedly assaulting Long Beach police while intoxicated outside of a Shoreline Village restaurant. He died on Aug. 22 in Hemet.
CHP faces legal action over 605 Freeway crash that killed 4 people, including young...
Two grieving families are taking legal action against the CHP after four people, including a young couple set to get married, were killed in a crash on the 605 Freeway in Norwalk.
Garden Grove man arrested after standing on the roof of his house with a...
On Monday morning, police officers responded to a call of a man armed with a rifle standing on the roof of a residence, according to the Garden Grove Police Department. When the officers arrived, the suspect retreated back inside the home. The officers quickly secured the area and safely contained...
Adult O.C. tagger looking at jail time and fines after getting arrested
Over the weekend, a police officer on proactive patrol spotted a man running from a freshly tagged wall, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. The officer quickly detained him and discovered he had matching spray paint on him. He was arrested and booked into the HBPD jail. Huntington Beach...
14 arrested in elaborate $10 million Home Depot theft operation
Fourteen people were arrested in what authorities described as the country's largest organized retail theft case in the history of Home Depot, prosecutors and law enforcement officials said Tuesday. The highly organized criminal enterprise carried out about 600 heists over the years at Southern California Home Depot...
From arson investigator to family pet, OCFA K-9 to retire
One of Orange County’s most dedicated arson investigators is retiring and ready to enjoy his golden years as a relaxed family pet. K-9 Officer Freedom, a yellow Labrador who’s been with the department for seven years, will retire next month. The 9-year-old pooch helped the Orange County Fire Authority by sniffing out...
Woman shot dead by estranged husband in Southern California murder-suicide
A woman in San Bernardino County was shot and killed by her estranged husband who then took his own life, authorities announced Monday. The tragic incident unfolded on Aug. 22, according to the officials with the Upland Police Department. Officers responded to the home about 8 p.m. for an “unknown trouble call,”...
Exhibition Celebrates Lowrider Culture in Anaheim
A new traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian, titled “Lowrider Culture in the United States / Cultura Lowrider en los Estados Unidos,” is set to open on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center. This bilingual exhibition will run until December 14, 2025, showcasing over 80 years of...