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Massive bear in Southern California claws, wiggles out from under home
Yet another bear has taken up temporary residence under a home in the San Gabriel Mountain community of Monrovia. The homeowners, Mark Chou and Mark Lanza, were watching a horror movie when all of a sudden, a real 250-pound creature started making a commotion under their home. “We were like, ‘Okay, something is […]
Infrared drone finds Southern California prowling suspect ‘within seconds’
A police department in Riverside County used an infrared-equipped drone to catch a prowling suspect who tried to hide from officers last week. “#whileyouwereasleep last week, around 1:30 am, Murrieta Dispatch received a call from an observant citizen reference an unknown individual prowling in apartment windows of a local complex,” the Murrieta Police Department posted […]
Bridge, Airport wildfires in Southern California near full containment
The two large Southern California wildfires burning since last month were nearly fully contained Friday, fire officials said. The Bridge Fire in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties remained at 54,878 acres with 98% containment “due to the dangerous steep terrain along the fire perimeter,” according to a statement Friday morning from the Angeles National Forest.
Victorville drivers ranked second worst in the nation in Consumer Affairs study
Victorville drivers have been ranked the second worst in the nation, with nearby San Bernardino following behind at No. 4, according to a recent study. The report published by Consumer Affairs last week looked at the latest available U.S. Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data and compared the rates...
Warm weekend ahead for SoCal, but cooler temperatures a week away
It’s going to be a warm weekend, Southern California, but don’t fret; more pleasant temperatures are just a week away. In the Los Angeles area, highs are expected to be in the mid-to-high 80s through the weekend and could hit 90 degrees on Monday. In the Inland Empire, an excessive heat warning has been issued […]
The $1M house at heart of Orange County civil fraud allegations says a ton about SoCal real estate
One LAist reader responded to the latest story in our ongoing Andrew Do investigation by asking, "Which is more disgusting: the [alleged] fraud or the fact that a starter home is costing 1 million these days?"
McDonald Peach Orchard reopens Friday in Apple Valley after heat wave ripens fruit
Apple Valley’s McDonald Peach Orchard has reopened after the recent heat wave allowed more of the fruit to ripen on the property near the Mojave River. Orchard owner Marge “The Peach Lady” McDonald, 84, and her team said the orchard, located at 18510 Seneca Road, opens from 8 am. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 and possibly the following day. ...
DA seeking state AG’s approval to move ahead in investigation into Palm Springs Councilmember Christy Holstege
An update on the ongoing investigation involving Palm Springs City Councilmember Christy Holstege. It concerns the residency of the councilmember, who is running for State Assembly. Back in August, the Riverside County District Attorney sent a letter to the Palm Springs city attorney accusing Holstege of violating the city’s municipal code by living outside of the The post DA seeking state AG’s approval to move ahead in investigation into Palm Springs Councilmember Christy Holstege appeared first on KESQ.
Another weekend brings another Southern California heat wave
Warmer temperatures in October are nothing new in Southern California, but this fall heat wave is going to bring the triple digit temperatures in some places, forecasts say. “In general this weekend will be very hot, especially for October, including in very popular places for hiking and biking such as the Santa Monica Mountains,” an NWS bulletin posted Saturday morning reads. According to the NWS, highs on Saturday include 91 degrees in downtown Los Angeles, 105 in Santa Clarita, […]
Southern California Heatwave to Continue Through Monday, Cooling Expected by Mid-Week
Southern California is in the midst of an extended heatwave, with temperatures soaring in valleys and mountains through Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that temperatures in some areas could reach up to 105°F today, with heat advisories and excessive heat warnings in effect for the hottest locations.
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