Stanford investigating after noose hanging from tree is found on campus
The looped rope was found near a campus residence hall for summer students, many of whom were minorities.
Fire destroys building with athletic equipment at Magnolia High School in Anaheim
A storage building holding athletic equipment at Magnolia High School was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday night, July 17. Firefighters were called shortly after 9:30 p.m. to the campus, at 2450 W. Ball Road, where they found the storage building on the field engulfed in flames. The building is in the field area, away…
Massage therapist suspected of raping a 77-year-old and sexually assaulting clients
An Orange County massage therapist and caregiver was arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in his care and sexually assaulting two massage clients.
Fiery crash on 91 Freeway in Anaheim closed 3 lanes
ANAHEIM — A multi-vehicle crash Thursday on the eastbound Riverside (91) Freeway left one vehicle on fire and three lanes temporarily blocked, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash took place on the eastbound 91 Freeway at Brookhurst Street about 6:05 a.m., the CHP said. It left one vehicle on fire and the CHP…
Marijuana battles turn ugly in one California city: Fist fights, nasty accusations and questions
A week after the City of Commerce approved local cannabis businesses, city officials were involved in a brawl at a convention.
MS-13 gang’s bloody reign of terror in San Fernando Valley leaves residents horrified
A federal indictment detailing killings by the MS-13 gang’s Fulton clique shows the Central American gang’s bloody tactics could be escalating in the Valley.
Remembering Jonathan Gold a year after his death
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Mass murderer? Cult leader? Musician? Charles Manson’s son wrestles with father’s legacy
Mass murderer? Cult leader? Musician? Charles Manson’s son, Michael Brunner, wrestles with father’s legacy and notoriety
Caregiver, massage therapist suspected of sexually assaulting patient in Laguna Woods, clients in Mission Viejo
Deputies arrested a licensed massage therapist and home health care provider who is suspected of sexually assaulting one of his patients in Laguna Woods and two clients in Mission Viejo, Orange County Sheriff’s Department officials said Wednesday. Russell Bernardino, 43, Mission Viejo, was taken into custody Wednesday on suspicion of rape, elder sexual abuse, oral…
Chino Hills man pleads not guilty to 2017 double fatal hit-and-run crash in Diamond Bar
A Chino Hills man pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, July 17, to six felony counts tied to a double fatal hit-and-run crash in Diamond Bar in 2017. Hans Timothy Cruz Guloy denied crashing his car into another vehicle, officials said. The vehicle was then struck by a third car, killing a 1-year-old girl and her…