Clifford Grant A fire broke out late Wednesday night near Interstate 5 in the Grapevine area, prompting evacuation warnings for residents in Kern County. The Fort fire started just before 11:30 p.m. in Lebec and quickly spread to about 220 acres by Thursday morning, with only 5% containment reported as commuters began their day. Firefighters faced challenging … Read more
Social media users in California are being warned about a scam that offers vehicle registration renewals at a 50% discount. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issued this alert after receiving reports of fake advertisements circulating online. These ads falsely claim to provide discounted services, which are not authorized by the DMV. The DMV … Read more
A California judge has ruled in favor of environmental groups, putting a halt to Sable Offshore Corp.’s attempts to restart oil operations off the coast of Santa Barbara County. This decision follows a temporary restraining order issued by Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Donna Geck, which prevents the company from working on its onshore … Read more
A 9-year-old boy from Torrance is at the center of a growing community outcry after being detained by federal immigration authorities. The boy, whose father was taken into custody by ICE, is facing a planned deportation to Honduras. This incident has sparked outrage among residents and local leaders, who are demanding answers and support for … Read more
California, along with Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey, has formally requested the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone. This petition was filed on Thursday, highlighting the drug’s strong safety record and arguing that the current limits are unnecessary. California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized the importance … Read more
A former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, James Young, is facing serious legal troubles after being charged with multiple offenses, including pointing a gun at a fellow federal agent and engaging in a road rage incident. The 53-year-old was already in hot water for stockpiling illegal weapons and allegations of domestic violence from the previous … Read more
The future of California’s high-speed rail project is in jeopardy after a recent review by the Trump administration. The Department of Transportation concluded that there is “no viable path” to complete the project, which aims to connect San Francisco and Los Angeles via fast rail. This decision threatens to pull $4 billion in federal funding … Read more
A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday at Campbell Hall, a private school in Studio City, California, when a 15-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle in the parking lot. The collision, which happened around 3:10 p.m., also left five others injured, including two minors and three adults. According to the Los Angeles Police … Read more
A carjacking suspect was arrested on Tuesday after leading police on a brief chase with two young children in the vehicle. The incident happened in Inglewood, California, when Culver City police attempted to pull over Aaron Flenoy, a 33-year-old man with a serious criminal history, including a $5.7 million warrant for felony carjacking and weapons … Read more
A transgender shopkeeper in Los Angeles has been the target of a series of violent attacks, raising serious concerns about safety in the community. Sabrina De La Peña, 61, who has run her convenience store in the Westlake area for nearly 30 years, was assaulted multiple times over a short period in April. The troubling … Read more
