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‘Nixon Fire’ in Riverside County spans 3,700 acres, triggers evacuation orders
A fast moving, wind-driven wildfire in Riverside County that has charred thousands of acres and reportedly burned at least one structure prompted evacuation orders Monday afternoon. The “Nixon Fire” was first reported in the area of Tule Valley Road and Richard Nixon Boulevard in Aguanga just before 12:30 p.m. The five-acre brush fire, according […]
SpaceX moving spacecraft splashdowns to Long Beach, days after Elon Musk said company was leaving CA
Less than two weeks after Elon Musk announced SpaceX was leaving California, he is moving some operations from the coast of Florida to Long Beach.The Port of Long Beach will be the new home to SpaceX's Dragon recovery vessel."Excited to share a Space Beach update! Long Beach will be the new home to @SpaceX's Dragon recovery vessel as their West Coast Recovery Operations team based out of the @portoflongbeach will welcome back both @NASA and other private astronauts who are returning to Earth from orbit and beyond,'' Mayor Rex Richardson said Sunday on X.Excited to share a Space Beach update!...
4-alarm fire with heavy smoke breaks out inside Orange County mall
A four-alarm fire at an Orange County mall prompted evacuations as firefighters worked to put out the stubborn blaze Monday. Crews with the Orange County Fire Authority responded to Buena Park Place, located at 8320 On the Mall, shortly after 11:50 a.m. on reports of a fire inside of Big Air Trampoline & Adventure […]
Dust Advisory Extends Across Eastern Riverside Co
The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended its windblown dust advisory through Wednesday morning due to periods of high winds expected to blow in the San Gorgonio Pass area, Coachella Valley and elsewhere in eastern Riverside County. The advisory began at 3 p.m. Saturday and was initially scheduled to...
After high court ruling, L.A. County supervisors to reaffirm policy against jailing homeless people
L.A. County supervisors are set to take up a motion reaffirming their policy against criminalizing homelessness, the latest response to a Supreme Court ruling on anticamping laws.
Los Angeles thieves are using Wi-Fi jammers to defeat home security systems
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TL;DR: Wireless cameras can provide a buffer of protection for security-conscious people needing a capable home surveillance system. A gang of "hi-tech" burglars has recently started using radio jammers to target wireless security cameras in Los Angeles, proving the popular devices aren not foolproof.
22-Year-Old Student, Raejonette Morgan, Dies After Sheriff’s ‘Delay Helping Her’
Raejonette Morgan, a 22-year-old student with aspirations of becoming a lawyer, tragically lost her life following a drive-by shooting in South Los Angeles. The young woman, known for her love of cooking and daily check-ins with her mother, was studying criminal justice at Los Angeles City College. On the evening...
CDCR: Man, 21, sentenced for pimping in O.C. beaten to death at substance abuse treatment facility
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is investigating the death of an incarcerated man who was sentenced for pimping in Orange County as a homicide. According to a CDCR release, officers patrolling the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, Corcoran’s facility yard discovered an unresponsive man just before 1:30 p.m. Sunday and immediately called for […]
69-Year-Old Woman Killed in Newport Beach Robbery Attempt (Video)
A 69-year-old woman was tragically killed during an attempted robbery at a shopping mall in Newport Beach, Orange County. The incident occurred in broad daylight, causing significant outrage within the community. Robbery and Struggle. The victim and her husband were standing near a Barnes and Noble bookstore when two young...
7-year-old California girl at the center of 1st Amendment battle over 'racist' drawings
a 7-year-old girl was punished for giving a friend a drawing that her school principal allegedly deemed “racist,” that question is now before the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Bianca Censori Rocks Tiny Shorts to See ‘Deadpool 3’ with Kanye and North West
Bianca Censori made quite a stir on Saturday. When she accompanied her husband Kanye West to watch ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ in Los Angeles. The architect opted for her signature ‘semi-nude’ look, leaving almost nothing to the imagination. She sported a tight compression shirt along with some booty shorts and black strappy heels.
Boy, 15, disappears while swimming off Huntington Beach
Crews are continuing their search for a 15-year-old boy Monday who was swept away while swimming off of Huntington Beach Sunday night. The incident was reported around 9 p.m. after two swimmers went into the water near lifeguard tower 11 but only one returned to shore, Huntington Beach Public Information Officer Jennifer Carey confirmed to […]
Downloadable 2024 USC Trojans football schedule
The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your USC Trojans as they begin a new era as members of the Big Ten. It all begins in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the USC Trojans face off with the LSU Tigers. Two teams that sent shockwaves across the landscape when they hired sitting head coaches from top-tier jobs. Brian Kelly left Notre Dame for the Bayou and Lincoln Riley jetted from Oklahoma to sunny Los Angeles. These two teams are embarking on a new era after both lost their Heisman-winning quarterbacks to the NFL draft this past offseason.
Venice gang member sentenced to maximum term amidst courtroom chaos
In a dramatic courtroom scene on Thursday, Isaiah Caldwell, a Venice Shoreline Crips gang member, was sentenced to the maximum term of 18 years for conspiracy to commit assault with a firearm. Thursday’s sentencing finalized a trial that began on May 6. Caldwell, known on the streets as “6iix Boy,”...
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