Southern California city sues ‘disabled’ ex-cop who collected $600K while going to Stagecoach, Disneyland
A former police officer who is facing a litany of felony charges for allegedly faking a disability and then attending the Stagecoach Music Festival is now being sued by the city that employed her. Riverside resident Nicole Brown, 39, is being sued by Westminster, the city announced on Wednesday, and local officials...
What’s new at the OC Fair this year? Bacon cotton candy, bacon-wrapped burritos
The fair attracts over 1 million visitors a year and many days sell out, so plan accordingly if you have your heart set on a particular day.
13-year-old suspected of setting off fireworks that sparked Southern California wildfire
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of setting off fireworks that sparked a wildfire this week in coastal Southern California, forcing the evacuations of about a hundred canyon homes, authorities said. Crews with air support protected residences from the Rancho Fire as flames raced...
A whole lot of fireworks and a whole lot of fires: SoCal firefighters had...
One Southern California fire department was "double-digit busier" on Independence Day compared with a typical day.
Former Sheriff’s Captain Alleges Jail Misconduct in Riverside County
Shocking new allegations have surfaced in Riverside County, where former Sheriff's Captain Michael McMahon claims there’s been a cover-up of inmate abuse and neglect inside the county jail. The whistleblower report has raised serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and the treatment of incarcerated...
Long Beach streets rated among the worst despite millions spent on repair, audit shows
Despite the city spending millions on repairs, Long Beach’s local streets are still ranked among the worst in California, an internal audit found. When compared to several other cities and counties, its roads ranked in the bottom three, listed below several SoCal cities like Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Barbara....
Violent assault in Orange County leaves man, woman seriously injured
An Orange County man is recovering from what appears to be a brutal head injury suffered from an early morning assault Tuesday. Details are limited and it’s unclear exactly what happened, but officials with the La Habra Police Department said officers responded to a “fight in progress” near La Habra Boulevard and...
Chicano culture history captured on canvases, walls in OC
ORANGE, Calif. — The Chicano community has deep roots all over Southern California. The culture can be found in everything from food to entertainment to many things in between, blended into the fabric of the area. In Orange County, the Chicano culture is on display throughout the area on...
Boy, 13, arrested for starting Laguna Beach blaze with fireworks
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly lighting the fireworks that started the Rancho Fire in Laguna Beach. The fire, which forced evacuations and grew to about 4 acres before firefighters gained control, had been linked by several witnesses to reports of fireworks in the minutes before smoke became...
Keeping it Real: Former RSD Captain Exposes Bianco–Alleges Corruption and Unconstitutional Conduct
Overview: Former Riverside County Sheriff Department employee Victoria Flores has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Chad Bianco, alleging wrongful termination, retaliation, and civil rights violations. The lawsuit claims that Bianco is responsible for corruption and unconstitutional conduct within the department, and...
