Border Patrol seizes 184 pounds of narcotics on San Diego freeways
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Over a two-week span, U.S. Border Patrol agents in San Diego seized more than 184 pounds of narcotics during traffic stops along Interstates 5 and 15 in Southern California. The drugs included large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin, which agents say represent...
The end of an era: Iconic punk rock music venue closes after 30 years
ANAHEIM, Calif. — After 30 years, the iconic Orange County punk rock venue Chain Reaction is closing its doors. With the final shows set for Dec. 18 and 19. The news was announced on the venue’s Instagram page in early December with a statement that read in part: “This call wasn’t made quickly. We wrestled with it...
Mountain biker captures heart-pounding video of encounter with wild predator: ‘Maybe it’s just curious’
It's easy to panic in a situation like this. Mountain biker captures heart-pounding video of encounter with wild predator: 'Maybe it's just curious' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Riverside hospital named a best in nation for maternity care
For a third consecutive year, Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center is one of the top hospitals in the United States for maternity care, according to ratings released today by U.S. News and World Report. The Medical Center earned a High Performing designation – the highest tier...
New data show population drops in LA County, OC in fiscal year 2025
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County remains the most populous county in the state, but its population saw the largest decline during fiscal year 2025, partly due to impacts of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires and a significant decrease in international migration, according to data released Friday by the California...
Ex-DHSPD officer accused of assaulting boys during arrests arraigned
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - An ex-cop accused of roughing up two boys while arresting them after they fled an alleged burglary at Desert Hot Springs High School pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Johnny Acosta, 30, was arrested last month following a year-long Riverside County Force Investigations Detail Task...
No explosive device found after bomb threat reported at St. Mary Medical Center
Police have completed their search of St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach following a bomb threat reported early Friday morning, and no explosive device was found, authorities confirmed. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded around 6:55 a.m. to the 1000 block of Linden Avenue after...
Teen Boy Hurt Crossing Long Beach Intersection
A teenage boy was injured Friday when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy Long Beach street. The boy was struck at 7:36 a.m. Friday in the 1600 block of South Street at Walnut Avenue, Long Beach Police Department Sgt. Bradford Stein told City News Service. “The...
Married downtown L.A. precious metals dealers plead guilty to hiding millions in cash from...
A married couple who operated precious metals businesses in downtown Los Angeles’ Jewelry District have pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a yearslong scheme to conceal more than $127 million in cash transactions from the Internal Revenue Service. Alex Nguyen, 50, and his wife, Sam Nguyen, 52, both of...
The Irvine Police are trying to identify two suspects who stole over $10K worth...
The Irvine Police Department is asking for your help to identify two theft suspects. A duo broke into a storage unit on Research Drive and stole over $10,000 worth of property. If you recognize these two, please contact Detective Drake at [email protected]. Here’s a detailed description of the suspects based...
