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Rapper Blueface reportedly detained while livestreaming in Southern California

Rapper Blueface was reportedly detained by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in Santa Clarita after authorities responded to a report of a man with a gun at a local business, an incident that unfolded while the rapper was livestreaming. According to the watch commander at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…

New allegations suggest O.J. Simpson had help after 1994 murders

More than three decades after O.J. Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, a new investigation is raising questions about whether the former NFL star had help covering up the 1994 killings. The allegations, detailed in a bombshell investigation published Sunday…

Police seek more victims of accused child sex predator from Los Angeles

Police are looking for more potential victims of a Los Angeles man who allegedly used social media to contact minors in an attempt to sexually abuse them. The suspect, 21-year-old Sergio Cortes, used Instagram, Snapchat and X to request sexual images and videos from minors and attempt to meet them in person, according…

Woman rescued from sign above busy Southern California freeway

All lanes of the 55 Freeway in Santa Ana have reopened after a woman climbed over an overpass fence and onto a freeway sign platform, prompting an hourslong rescue operation that brought traffic to a standstill. Officers with the California Highway Patrol and crews with the Orange County Fire Authority responded to…

Officials seize nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine in Eastern Pacific

A team of U.S. and foreign officials recently worked together to seize nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine allegedly found on a manned speedboat in the Eastern Pacific, according to the Joint Interagency Task Force South. The boat was traveling off the coast of Costa Rica when a U.S. Government maritime patrol aircraft…

Violent Long Beach ICE confrontation sparks calls for investigation

KTLA has reached out to officials at the Department of Homeland Security about this incident is awaiting a response. A Southern California congressman is calling for a full investigation after a Long Beach man who says he is a U.S. citizen was allegedly tased and suffered serious injuries during a confrontation with…

Skyrocketing LADWP bills becoming hot-button issue in L.A. mayoral race

"Outrageous," "unbelievable" and "downright insane." That's how some Angelenos are describing their recent Los Angeles Department of Water bills after the long, hot summer. Already struggling with the high cost of groceries and gas, many don't know how these utility bills are going to get paid. Los Angeles residents…

Firefighters find safe filled with priceless family heirlooms in rubble of Norte Fire

A family that lost its home in the Norte Fire was reunited with precious family heirlooms after firefighters recovered a safe from the charred rubble where the family’s home once stood. Firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority recovered the safe on Oct. 17 while helping a woman who lives in the San Juan…

Lucky lottery player wins estimated $64 million jackpot in Orange County

A lucky California Lottery player woke up Sunday morning a multimillionaire after matching all six numbers in Saturday night's SuperLotto Plus drawing, according to the California Lottery. The jackpot-winning ticket, which was purchased at a 7-Eleven store at 240 S. Magnolia Avenue in Anaheim, is worth an estimated…

Rams kicker Blake Grupe tears ACL in debut with team, other players injured

The Los Angeles Rams will need another kicker ahead of their matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Rams kicker Blake Grupe, who joined the team last week, tore his ACL on Sunday after making a tackle on his first kickoff for Los Angeles, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. After the game, Grupe

Suspect arrested, stolen handgun recovered after Thousand Oaks burglary

One person was arrested and a stolen handgun was recovered after a residential burglary in Thousand Oaks, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office announced Monday. The burglary occurred Aug. 26, 2026, in the 10 block of San Antonio Street in the city's Newbury Park neighborhood. During an initial investigation…

Norte Fire now 75% contained after burning 7 homes in Orange County

Firefighters in south Orange County are gaining ground on the 570-acre Norte Fire, several days after it broke out near the border of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. O.C. Fire Authority officials said the Norte Fire started around 11:30 a.m. Friday near Portico Del Norte and Eminencia Del Norte in San Clemente…

Miley Cyrus slams critics of Hollywood Bowl show

Over the weekend, Miley Cyrus took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl for her first pair of live performances in four years. The singer performed on Friday and Sunday at the Bowl, but told fans she almost didn't take the stage on Night 2 following criticism of Night 1. “Before I came out for ‘Orbit,’

WalletHub ranks America’s safest cities; here’s where Los Angeles ranks

Threats ranging from public health and natural disasters to financial harm are among the many factors Americans consider when moving to a different city. To determine where people feel most secure, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 41 key safety indicators, including traffic fatalities and assaults per…

Loved ones search for missing Reseda teen with mental capacity of child

Los Angeles police are asking the public for help locating a young man with the mental capacity of a 4-year-old who has been missing for several days after disappearing in Reseda. Eighteen-year-old Junior Saavedra was last seen in the 19000 block of Gault Street at about 11:50 a.m. Friday. Police said his family has…

Shohei Ohtani game-worn Dodgers jersey sells for record $2.05M

Shohei Ohtani’s high-end collectibles continue to break records. Ohtani’s game-worn Los Angeles Dodgers jersey from the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series sold for a record $2,055,700, according to The Realest, an auction platform for cultural and game-worn sports memorabilia. The two-time World Series champion wore the jersey…

Man accused of sexual assault, robbery met victim on dating app

Authorities in Los Angeles County are seeking additional possible victims of a sexual assault and robbery suspect who allegedly met his victim on an online dating app. Investigators say 35-year-old Junior Romero Carbajal befriended an unidentified adult male victim on the app before the two met in person Aug. 1 in the…

Donnie Wahlberg reveals frightening flight scare: 'God covered us'

Donnie Wahlberg was aboard a flight that was involved in a frightening incident over the weekend. On Sunday morning, the "Boston Blue" actor was on a private jet when it skidded off the runway of Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport. PEOPLE magazine reported that it happened at around 11 a.m. "We're all okay…

Permanent restoration work starts on part of Sunset Boulevard hit by water main break

Permanent restoration work on the portion of Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood that was shut down due to a major water main break this past summer began Monday. The break itself occurred in the early morning hours of July 16 along Sunset near Holloway Drive. Officials say it involved a 36-inch Los Angeles Department…

Tour bus carrying indie pop band catches on fire on 5 Freeway in Burbank

A private tour bus reportedly carrying members of an indie pop band caught on fire on the southbound 5 Freeway in Burbank Monday morning, shutting down several lanes of the roadway during the busy morning commute. The CHP said it got a call at approximately 8:20 a.m. about a burning bus driving down the southbound

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts out for the season due to blood clots in lungs

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the 2026-2027 NFL season due to blood clots in his lungs. On Monday morning, Hurts' agent, Nicole Lynn, released a statement saying that doctors found multiple blood clots in the Super Bowl champion's lungs. “Over the last few days, Jalen Hurts has…

Businesses evacuated as Oxnard man arrested for possessing suspected IEDs

A man was arrested Sunday for possessing suspected improvised explosive devices in a situation that forced evacuations of nearby businesses, police say. According to the Oxnard Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Saviers Road at 6:10 p.m. on reports of a suspicious person in the area…

Rain chances rise as cool weather set to return to Southern California

Southern California residents will need to keep their umbrellas handy as there's a chance that another round of rain will hit the region this week. "We've been warm. We still have another warm day because of the offshore flow," KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo said Monday. "By tomorrow night we start seeing some rain…

Police seek public's help in deadly San Fernando Valley hit-and-run

Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 35-year-old man in the San Fernando Valley early Monday morning. The crash was reported shortly before 2:30 a.m. near Sherman Way and Lankershim Avenue in the Sun Valley neighborhood. Investigators believe a white vehicle was traveling eastbound on…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at this Southern California mall

One local shopping center is getting a head start on the holiday season. The Citadel Outlets welcomed a 115-foot-tall Christmas tree early Monday morning, which arrived before sunrise after a three-day journey from Mount Shasta to Commerce. Mall officials told KTLA that the white fir, upon installation at Center…

Inside a foldable tiny home delivered to your backyard

Five years after visiting Boxabl’s factory outside Las Vegas, I finally got to see one of its foldable homes in someone’s backyard. Leslie Davis wanted an ADU in her Long Beach backyard, but without the headaches and high costs of traditional construction. She discovered a company called Boxabl, which builds entire…

Orange County teamsters strike affects landfills, public works services

Hundreds of workers in Orange County are picketing Monday after a strike affecting public works, waste and recycling, and community resources employees was announced last week. Teamsters Local 952 announced the strike Tuesday after contract negotiations with the county over pay increases broke down. Workers are…

U.S. citizen suffers broken arm during violent ICE arrest in Long Beach, family says

KTLA has reached out to federal immigration enforcement officials about this incident and is awaiting a response. A U.S. citizen was hospitalized with serious injuries after federal immigration agents reportedly used a Taser on him during a violent detention in Long Beach on Saturday, sparking outrage among neighbors…

Expedition fails to find Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island in Western Pacific

The whereabouts of Amelia Earhart’s plane remain a mystery after a team of archaeologists and filmmakers failed to locate the pilot’s Model 10E Electra aircraft on a remote, uninhabited atoll in the Western Pacific earlier this month. The highly publicized voyage, known as the “Taraia Object” expedition, was…

What we know about the 3 deaths at this year's Burning Man

The causes of death for three men who died during this year's Burning Man festival in Nevada, including a 62-year-old Southern California resident, have been released, with officials determining that two of the deaths involved drug toxicity. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office announced its findings…

Autistic teen missing for days in San Fernando Valley; mother asks for help

An autistic teenager has been missing for days after he walked away from a special-needs school in the San Fernando Valley on Oct. 16, his mother told KTLA. The missing teen, 18-year-old Junior Perez Saavedra, was last seen at the Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center in Reseda Friday morning…

Southern California man accused of killing wife, shooting 19-year-old stepson

A 41-year-old Southern California man was arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly shooting his wife and 19-year-old stepson at a home in Victorville Saturday morning, authorities announced. The Oct. 17 incident occurred around 8:17 a.m. when deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department…

1-year-old attacked by coyote in Los Angeles neighborhood; coyote euthanized

A 16-month-old boy is recovering at home after a coyote attacked him in a backyard in Atwater Village on Friday, his family told KTLA. The coyote also followed the child and his mother inside their home after the attack and was reluctant to leave, the family said. The injured child was treated at a local

Small plane nosedives into busy California street; child, 2 adults survive

Three people, including a child, survived after the small plane they were aboard nosedived into a busy Northern California intersection Saturday afternoon, leaving the aircraft heavily damaged in the middle of the roadway. The Oct. 17 crash, according to the San Jose Fire Department, occurred just after 3 p.m. near…

7 shot, 1 dead in Riverside County; no arrests made

One person was killed and six more were injured in a suspected shooting in northwest Riverside County on Saturday. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to a shooting on the 7000 block of Morning Hills Drive in Eastvale at 11:13 p.m. “Upon arrival, deputies located seven subjects suffering from…

3 stabbed, unruly crowd prompts LAPD tactical alert near South L.A. festival

Three people were stabbed in two separate incidents in South Los Angeles on Saturday, prompting a large police response near a popular street festival, where authorities also reported an unruly crowd of more than 100 young people. Details remain limited, but Los Angeles Police Department officials confirmed to KTLA…

Dirt bike rider killed in Long Beach crash with SUV; speed suspected

A man riding a dirt bike was killed Saturday evening after colliding with an SUV in Long Beach, with investigators saying speed may have played a role in the crash. The collision occurred around 6:53 p.m. at the intersection of Spring Street and Karen Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department…

Southern California braces for dramatic weather shift after days of heat, wind

After days of scorching temperatures, powerful Santa Ana winds and dangerous wildfire conditions, Southern California is finally getting some relief, with a significant cooldown underway and the possibility of rain on the horizon. The shift comes as a cold, low-pressure system approaches the region, bringing cooler…

Anaheim Ducks celebrate as player’s brother wins UFC bout

Many mixed martial arts fans gathered to watch UFC Fight Night on Saturday – including members of the Anaheim Ducks squad. That’s because Ducks forward Jeff Malott’s older brother, “Proper” Mike Malott, was the main event at Saturday’s UFC showdown. The team held a special watch party to cheer on Malott as he

Woman struck, killed by BMW on 101 Freeway in Ventura County

A 50-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a BMW while walking in a traffic lane on the 101 Freeway in Ventura Saturday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. The deadly collision was reported around 8:56 p.m. on the southbound 101 Freeway, north of State Route 33, CHP officials said in a Sunday

Dark-colored BMW sought in fatal San Fernando Valley hit-and-run

Police are searching for a dark-colored BMW connected to a fatal hit-and-run in the San Fernando Valley. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident was reported at 12:40 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of De Soto Avenue and Lassen Street in Chatsworth. An LAPD spokesperson confirmed that a victim…

Miami takes No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after a week of upsets

The wildest week of college football didn’t disappoint in the polls: Not a single team stayed put in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, after five of Saturday’s top seven teams lost in a first for the poll. Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its

Juvenile pedestrian struck, killed by car in Long Beach

A juvenile pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing a busy roadway in Long Beach Friday night, authorities said. Officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded to the area of Shoreline Drive and Beach Access Road around 10:08 p.m. after receiving reports of a vehicle striking a…

Southern California power shutoffs see major change after days of dangerous weather

Power shutoffs across Southern California have dropped dramatically after days of dangerous Santa Ana winds and heightened wildfire risk left tens of thousands of customers without electricity. As of Sunday morning, just 1,391 Southern California Edison customers remained affected by Public Safety Power Shutoffs…

Here is the status of the wildfires burning in Southern California right now

Multiple wildfires were still burning Sunday morning in Southern California, but crews are working hard to increase containment on all of them. The most prominent of the blazes are the Norte, Bryson and Henderson fires. All three, in addition to several other smaller wildfires, were fueled by strong Santa Ana winds…

Two 18-year-old suspects arrested after shots fired at occupied Victorville home

Two 18-year-old suspects were arrested after shots were fired at an occupied home in Victorville. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department identified the suspects as Uvell Blackwell-Jones, 18, and Latrell Kirk, 18, both Apple Valley residents. On Oct. 14, deputies responded to a shooting on the 14000 block of…

2 suspects arrested after leading CHP officers on L.A. County pursuit

Two suspects were arrested after leading CHP officers on a pursuit through Los Angeles County Saturday night. The chase began out of the El Segundo area when police tried to pull the male driver over, but he refused to yield. California Highway Patrol officers took over the chase as the driver, in a black SUV,

Victorville shooting leaves woman dead, child hospitalized

A man was detained at a Victorville home after a shooting left a woman dead and a child hospitalized. On Oct. 17, deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department were called to a home in the 14000 block of Hopland Street around 8:17 a.m. Authorities arriving at the scene learned that the suspect had

California governor candidate vows to clear every homeless encampment by end of 2027

California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton unveiled a plan Saturday to clear every homeless encampment in the state by the end of 2027, proposing a network of recovery centers, stricter enforcement of public camping bans and state intervention in communities that fail to act. Hilton announced the…

2 men found dead after suspect opens fire on police in Long Beach

Two men were found dead inside a Long Beach home early Saturday after a suspect allegedly opened fire on police officers, prompting an officer-involved shooting and a SWAT response, authorities said. Officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in the 3700 block of Gardenia Avenue…

2 men found dead after suspect opens fire on police in Long Beach

Two men were found dead inside a Long Beach home early Saturday after a suspect allegedly opened fire on police officers, prompting an officer-involved shooting and a SWAT response, authorities said. Officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in the 3700 block of Gardenia Avenue…

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy killed in off-duty traffic crash

A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy who served the department for seven years has died following an off-duty traffic collision, authorities announced Saturday. Deputy Ira Ynigo died Oct. 13, according to a memorial image shared by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The department announced his death in a…

Authorities find 11-year-old girl reported critically missing in Los Angeles County

Authorities have found an 11-year-old girl who disappeared early Saturday morning in Compton. Melanie Ortiz had last been seen around 1 a.m. on Oct. 17 in the 800 block of West 134th Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The department had issued a critical missing person bulletin Saturday…

Wear a suit and tie to Jack in the Box on this day and get some free eats

It’s time to put on your best suit and pop out to ... Jack in the Box? Yes. Jack in the Box is running a one-day-only promotion where anyone wearing a suit gets free food. That’s right: On Saturday, Oct. 24, every Jack in the Box location is celebrating the first official “Dress Like Jack

2 LAPD officers injured in crash during pursuit in South Los Angeles

Two Los Angeles police officers were hospitalized Saturday morning after a pursuit of a reckless driver ended in a crash involving a patrol vehicle and another car in South Los Angeles, authorities said. The collision occurred around 9:12 a.m. near the intersection of West 54th Street and South Vermont Avenue…

Santa Ana winds bring final day of extreme fire danger, heat to Southern California

Southern California is facing one more day of dangerous fire weather Saturday as gusty Santa Ana winds, unusually high temperatures and dry conditions continue to threaten communities already dealing with multiple wildfires. The National Weather Service has extended red flag warnings through 8 p.m. Saturday for much…

LAPD warns of ‘non-permitted demonstration’ in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday

Police are advising the community of a “non-permitted demonstration” taking place in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday. The Los Angeles Police Department said Saturday morning that several streets near the Civic Center area will be impacted “due to a march or rally.” The streets that individuals are asked to use…

Several wildfires burning in Southern California on Saturday

Fire crews are racing to stop the spread of several wildfires that sparked this week. The Norte Fire was reported just after 11:30 a.m. Friday near Portico Del Norte & Eminencia Del Norte in the far northern part of San Clemente, according to Cal Fire. Strong Santa Ana winds caused the blaze to spread quickly

Suspect arrested for violent assault after alleged road rage incident in Ventura County

A man was arrested in connection with a violent assault that stemmed from an alleged road rage incident in Ventura County. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Edwin Noe Mejia, 44, of Bakersfield. The incident occurred on Sept. 10, as deputies from the Moorpark station were called to the 800…

'Large-scale' meth lab raided in Lancaster, 3 arrested

Authorities raided a “large-scale” methamphetamine lab in Lancaster on Oct. 14, seizing more than 1,000 pounds of meth, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Although the bust happened in Los Angeles County, the investigation was related to a Kern County-based drug trafficking organization, the sheriff’s…

2 suspects arrested for series of Orange County arson incidents

Two suspects were arrested for arson after a home and multiple vehicles were targeted and set on fire in Orange County. Authorities identified the suspects as Alejandro Santiesteban Jr., 22, and Jade Anguiano, 22, both Westminster residents. The investigation began on Aug. 22, when Westminster police were called to a…

All the wildfires burning across Southern California right now

There are five notable wildfires burning across Southern California Friday as the region continues to see a dangerous mix of 90-degree temperatures and dry, windy conditions. Hundreds of firefighters are actively battling the Norte, Bryson, Henderson, Scales and Peak fires across Southern California. The Norte and…

Woman killed, teen girl hospitalized after stabbing attack in Sherman Oaks

A suspect was arrested in connection with a stabbing that killed a woman and left a teen girl hospitalized in Sherman Oaks. The Los Angeles Police Department identified the suspect as Lyle Clark, 33. On Oct. 15, police responded to a stabbing in the 15000 block of Burbank Boulevard around 7:20 p.m. Arriving officers…

Magic Mountain reopens Goliath after Georgia coaster death

Six Flags Magic Mountain has reopened a ride after it was closed “out of an abundance of caution” following a fatal roller coaster incident at a Six Flags theme park in Georgia earlier this week. The Goliath coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia was temporarily closed Tuesday, Oct. 13, after a fatal accident

Long Beach races to strengthen damaged coastline ahead of forecasted king tides

Long Beach city leaders on Friday discussed the road to recovery after powerful surf from Tropical Storm Rachel tore apart homes and infrastructure on the Peninsula. The number of homes that have been red-tagged was reduced from eight to seven, but officials said they are unsure how many will have to be completely…

Interactive 3D map shows Norte Fire perimeter, evacuation zones

As firefighters work to gain containment on the destructive Norte Fire in Orange County, CAL FIRE is offering the public a three-dimensional view of the fire perimeter, evacuation zones and aerial firefighting resources. Users can also see the paths of firefighting helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, which move in…

Rams to host superfan, family who escaped apartment fire in Fullerton

A Rams superfan and his family, who escaped a raging apartment fire in Fullerton early Thursday, will be hosted at SoFi Stadium this weekend for the team's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The fire was reported around 1:30 a.m. at the Portico Apartment Complex near W Hill Avenue and S Harbor Boulevard. "We were…

Video shows dramatic rescue of injured hawk amid Santa Ana winds in Southern California

Firefighters and animal control officers rescued an injured hawk stranded high in a tree in Orange County Thursday night as powerful Santa Ana winds swept through Southern California. The Orange County Fire Authority shared video of the nighttime rescue Friday, showing a firefighter perched at the end of an extended…

Disneyland honors cast members with 50 or more years of service

Disneyland honored cast members Thursday who reached a rare milestone: at least 50 years of service at The Happiest Place on Earth. A total of 12 cast members reached the milestone this year, with nine attending the celebration. The event began inside the Golden Horseshoe at Disneyland, where resort leaders hosted an…

Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing near Burbank mall

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another juvenile was stabbed during an altercation involving several teens near a popular Southern California shopping center, authorities announced Friday. The stabbing occurred around 1:30 p.m. Thursday near Magnolia Boulevard and San Fernando…

Zacharia 'transitioning out' as White House press secretary after 5 days on job

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role after President Trump told reporters that he told her to "reconsider" the position amid a rocky start to the job this week, a White House official told The Hill. "I said, 'Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider,'" Trump told reporters…

Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas announces retirement

Miguel Rojas, infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, officially announced his retirement following the Dodgers' NLCS loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. “This is it as a player,” Rojas told reporters Thursday evening. Rojas was a key contributor in the team's quest for back-to-back World Series titles in 2025. During Game…

L.A. County reports first death from opioid called more potent than fentanyl

Public health officials are sharing a warning about a dangerous opioid after Los Angeles County logged its first death from the powerful drug. The death happened in February, but the county coroner recently identified the drug cychlorphine as the cause. Officials said cychlorphine is more potent than heroin and even…

California woman who registered dog to vote gets unusual penalty

A Southern California woman who illegally registered her dog to vote and cast ballots in two elections has had her criminal case dismissed after pleading guilty and paying for anti-voter fraud billboards featuring her own pet, prosecutors announced Thursday. Laura Lee Yourex, 64, of Costa Mesa, was initially charged…

Wind-driven Bryson Fire burning in Malibu forces evacuations, threatens 100 structures

The Bryson Fire burning in the Malibu hills has forced hundreds of evacuations and power outages as it threatens at least 100 structures Friday morning. All Malibu schools will be closed Friday as a safety precaution. The wildfire broke out shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday along Encinal Canyon near Mulholland Highway…

Santa Ana winds fuel extreme fire danger as wildfires burn across Southern California

Powerful Santa Ana winds, soaring temperatures and dangerously dry conditions are fueling extreme fire danger across Southern California on Friday, as firefighters battle multiple wildfires and forecasters warn that gusts could reach 90 mph in some areas. Red Flag Warnings remain in effect across much of Los Angeles…

Woman killed in Irvine crash; Mercedes-Maybach driver arrested on suspicion of DUI

A woman was killed and a driver behind the wheel of a luxury Mercedes-Maybach was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a two-vehicle crash in Irvine Wednesday night, authorities said. The collision was reported around 9:06 p.m. at the intersection of Harvard Avenue and Paseo Westpark, according to the Irvine Police…

West Covina home fully engulfed in flames amid high winds

Firefighters in West Covina battled a massive residential structure fire that engulfed the rear of a home Thursday night. The fire was reported at around 10:30 p.m. at 3012 Cameron Avenue, near Virginia Lane, KTLA Sky5 reporter Gil Leyvas reported. Crews with the West Covina Fire Department arrived quickly, but the…

Ventura County man convicted of violent assault on girlfriend

A Ventura County man was convicted of violently assaulting his girlfriend, along with several other criminal charges. Yanci Mcclay Dakin, 46, of Ventura, had committed the crimes while staying with his girlfriend from October 15-17, 2025, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said. He stayed with her at an…

Possibly armed CHP pursuit suspect in custody

A man is in custody after a dangerous high-speed chase through L.A. and into the Inland Empire Thursday night. The pursuit was initiated by officers with the Los Angeles Police Department while the suspect, who was allegedly armed with a gun, led police in chase on the 605 Freeway south. Behind the wheel of an

Attempted murder investigation exposes Southern California real estate fraud

Four people have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder investigation in Riverside County that uncovered an alleged real estate fraud scheme involving multiple victims, including elderly and deceased individuals, authorities announced. The investigation began Dec. 8, 2024, when Riverside County Sheriff's…