Eleanor Drake A fire broke out late Wednesday night in Lebec, California, near Interstate 5, prompting evacuation warnings for nearby residents. The Fort fire started just before 11:30 p.m. and quickly expanded to about 220 acres by Thursday morning, with only 5% containment reported as commuters began their day. Firefighters are actively working to control the blaze, … Read more
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is alerting residents about a new online scam targeting vehicle owners. This scam involves fake advertisements on social media that promise discounted vehicle registration renewals. The ads claim to offer services at a 50% discount, which is misleading and illegal. According to the DMV, these deceptive ads ask … Read more
A California judge has ruled in favor of environmental groups opposing an offshore oil operation in Santa Barbara County. This decision comes after a temporary restraining order was granted against Sable Offshore Corp. and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The order halts efforts to restart the operation’s onshore pipeline system, which had a … Read more
A Torrance community is in shock after a 9-year-old boy was detained by immigration authorities, sparking outrage among residents and raising concerns about the impact on local families. The boy, who is a student at a local elementary school, was reportedly taken by ICE agents during a routine immigration hearing involving his father. The incident … Read more
California and three other states—Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey—are pushing for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone. This request comes amid growing concerns about access to reproductive healthcare, especially after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. The petition was filed on Thursday, … Read more
A former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, James Young, is facing serious new charges after a road rage incident in 2024. Young, 53, was already in trouble for stockpiling illegal weapons and domestic violence. Now, he has been charged with five counts of assault with a firearm, brandishing a weapon, and causing a hit-and-run accident. … Read more
A man from Washington state has been charged with terrorism in connection with a deadly bombing at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California. The incident occurred on May 17, when Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, detonated a bomb at the American Reproductive Centers, killing himself and injuring four others. Federal authorities announced the charges against … Read more
A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at Campbell Hall, a private school in Studio City, where a 15-year-old boy lost his life after being hit by a vehicle. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call at 3:10 p.m. about a vehicle-on-pedestrian collision in the school’s parking lot. Authorities reported that the boy … Read more
A carjacking suspect was arrested on Tuesday after a dangerous police chase in Inglewood, California, which involved two young children in his vehicle. The incident unfolded when Culver City police tried to stop Aaron Flenoy, a 33-year-old man from Inglewood, who had an outstanding warrant for carjacking and weapons charges. During the traffic stop, Flenoy … Read more
A 73-year-old man from Yucca Valley has pleaded not guilty to making threats against former President Donald Trump. Thomas Eugene Streavel faces three felony counts for his posts on Facebook, where he openly called for Trump’s death and identified himself as an “assassin.” This case raises serious concerns about political violence and the threats faced … Read more
