6 arrested for allegedly stealing over $2.6 million worth of items from Southern California eyewear stores

Six suspects have been arrested for stealing more than $2.6 million worth of merchandise from upscale sunglasses and optical stores throughout Southern California. The suspects were identified as: Rasheed Reed, 25, of Compton Philip T. Harris, 37, of Bellflower Orlando D. Neil, 37, of Los Angeles Three juveniles were also arrested, but have not been … Read more

California grandfather, 72, 'boiled alive' in scalding hotel shower, suit claims

In a lawsuit filed earlier this month in Santa Clara County Superior Court, family members of Los Angeles resident Terrell Johnson, 72, alleged that 136-degree hot shower water led to his death at a San Jose hotel. Johnson, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, made the six-hour trip to San Jose with his family to see … Read more

Southern California pastor, father of 4, killed by hit-and-run driver

Loved ones are in shock after a beloved pastor and father of four was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike in Huntington Beach. On October 20, Eric Williams, 45, was biking with two friends along the Pacific Coast Highway when they were struck by the driver of a sedan just before 7 … Read more

California commercial Dungeness crab season delayed across the state

(KRON) – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Friday that the opening of the statewide commercial crab fishing season has been postponed to protect whales and sea turtles. CDFW Director Charlton Bonham Make an announcement He reported Friday that researchers had observed blue whales, humpback whales and leatherback sea turtles in various fishing … Read more

Pursuit suspect in Southern California surrenders after nuzzling dog

Two people were arrested during a chase in Orange County Thursday night, but not before the alleged driver in the chase grabbed a dog they had in the car. It’s not clear why the driver or passenger in the car was called, but Sky5 arrested the suspects and deputies with the Orange County Police Department … Read more

115-foot tall Christmas tree arrives at Southern California mall 

he! he! Happy Halloween? That’s what some might be saying at the Citadel Outlets in Commerce on Wednesday, where a 115-foot white spruce — the largest freshly cut tree in the world — will rise before the mall’s tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 8. Mall officials compared the giant spruce to several other things to … Read more

California Sen. Scott Wiener announces run for Pelosi's seat

SAN FRANCISCO (D-San Francisco) – California State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) announced Wednesday that he is running for Congress in 2026. Wiener is seeking to represent San Francisco in California’s 11th Congressional District, a seat currently held by House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. The 55-year-old senator began a statement Wednesday saying he was “running … Read more

Southern California couple sentenced to prison for murdering man’s ex-girlfriend

A Southern California couple has been sentenced to prison for the murder of a woman who was one of their former lovers. A jury convicted Margarita Jimenez, 34, of Oxnard, and Jorge Garvia, 38, of Ventura, of murdering Yanelli Vargas, 35, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. On March 17, 2024, Oxnard Police … Read more

Father arrested weeks after son, 2, drowns in Southern California flood

The father of a 2-year-old boy who was swept away and ultimately died in floodwaters near Barstow last month has been arrested and charged with murder in the child’s death. Brandon Padilla Aguilera, 26, was arrested Friday at his home in the 300 block of Chandler Street. The Barstow Police Department said on social media. … Read more

California AG sues plastic bag makers over alleged false recycling claims

California Attorney General Rob Bonta Announced a lawsuit against three plastic bag manufacturers For claiming that their bags are recyclable, when in fact they are not, This violates state law. The companies named in the lawsuit, Novolex Holdings LLC, Inteplast Group Corp. and Mettler Packaging LLC, were unable to provide proof that the plastic bags … Read more