Eleanor Drake After a long and difficult search, authorities have discovered the body of Tyna Castillo, a 42-year-old woman who went missing in December 2023. Castillo was reported missing on February 3, 2024, after her friends noted they hadn’t heard from her for weeks. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced that her body was found in … Read more
The U.S. Senate, controlled by Republicans, voted on Thursday to revoke California’s ambitious vehicle emission standards. This decision includes a rule that would have banned the sale of new gasoline-only cars by 2035. In a 51-44 vote, the Senate overturned a waiver from the Biden administration that allowed California and several other states to enforce … Read more
The Los Angeles City Council has approved a new budget of $14 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year, but it comes with significant cuts to public safety funding. This decision was made on Thursday as the council faced a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall. The vote passed with a 12 to 3 majority, reflecting a … Read more
Former Irvine Vice Mayor Tammy Kim is facing serious legal troubles that could land her in prison for over a decade. Just months after expressing her desire to return to the City Council, she has been charged with multiple felonies related to her residency claims while serving on the council and during her recent campaign … Read more
A man from Santa Ana is facing serious charges for allegedly harming and killing numerous cats. Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, 46, was supposed to appear in court on Wednesday but did not show up. Now, authorities have issued a warrant for his arrest. Acosta was charged with two felony counts of animal cruelty, one felony count … Read more
As the temperatures rise in Southern California, many people are heading to the beach for some relief. However, beachgoers should be cautious about swimming near the Santa Monica Pier, which has been named one of the dirtiest beaches in California for the second consecutive year. According to the environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay, the beach … Read more
A troubling incident unfolded at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside this week when a group of adults stormed the campus to retaliate against a student. The attack was reportedly in response to a fight involving a relative of one of the adults earlier in the day. On Tuesday, a fight broke out between … Read more
A recent incident involving a United Airlines flight has raised concerns about security protocols in air travel. The flight, which was traveling from Hawaii to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), had to be diverted due to a potential security issue discovered in one of the bathrooms. The situation unfolded on May 21, when passengers aboard … Read more
Ford Motor Company has taken legal action against several law firms and attorneys in Southern California, accusing them of a major fraud scheme. The company claims these lawyers have collected at least $100 million in "phantom legal fees" by exploiting California’s Lemon Law, which is meant to protect consumers dealing with defective vehicles. In a … Read more
A United Airlines flight from Hawaii to Los Angeles was diverted back to Honolulu on Tuesday due to a potential security issue. The flight, United Airlines 1169, took off from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport around 9:40 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. About an hour and a half into the flight, the crew decided to turn … Read more
