Woman accused of assaulting Santa Ana McDonald’s manager over ketchup is arrested
A woman accused of assaulting a McDonald’s manager last month when she did not get enough ketchup has been arrested, Santa Ana police said on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Mayra Berenice Gallo, 24, of Santa Ana was taken into custody on Tuesday after police received numerous tips from the public about her identity, said Santa Ana…
Man with Nazi memorabilia, dozens of guns, arrested in Huntington Beach
Mitchell Todd, 51, of Huntington Beach, is seen in an image from a video promoting his dove-releasing business. He is in custody Wednesday Nov. 28, 2018, after police discovered more than 50 guns along with Nazi memorabilia in his home. (Image from Fox11 video) HUNTINGTON BEACH — A 51-year-old man was in custody Wednesday morning…
History of San Onofre’s rich surfing culture detailed in new 1,500-page book
It started out as a simple collection of memories from the longtime surfers who were the original wave riders in the ’30s at San Onofre, the tucked away, cobble-stone beach south of San Clemente. But what began as a small project meant to be no more than 100 pages turned into a historical compilation of…
Get ready for storm, Malibu tells residents in Woosley fire area
Volunteers fill up sandbags at Los Angeles County Fire Station 89 in Agoura Hills on Nov. 20, 2018, for residents whose homes may be affected by flooding in the wake of the Woolsey fire. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) MALIBU — With up to 2 inches of rain possible for Los Angeles…
Republican Hyde-Smith wins runoff in divisive Mississippi senate race
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. — Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith returns to Washington as a solidly loyal Trump supporter after the president stumped for her in what was a divisive runoff marked by racial turmoil over a video-recorded remark Hyde-Smith made decried as racist. Hyde-Smith defeated Democrat Mike Espy, who was vying to…
Ask the Lawyer: How do you stomach trials?
Q: We went through a trial for a week (I am one of the clients), and are awaiting a decision. It was a court trial but still a genuine roller coaster. Our attorney held his head high, but I know at times he was really upset at things happening. How do lawyers try cases and stay…
For children trapped in poverty, breaking free is getting harder
Schools such as Telfair Elementary in Pacoima lack resources and lag behind the district and state averages in student performance. But as educators work long hours to provide more support, students may find it harder to break free from poverty.
The new L.A. County sheriff was elected as a progressive, but concerns are growing about future of reforms
In his longshot bid to become Los Angeles County sheriff, Alex Villanueva succeeded by appealing both to a heavily Democratic constituency and the rank-and-file deputies he hoped to lead. But part of his platform hinged on questioning some recent reforms that long have been a wedge between deputies…
Strangers from Paradise find solace amid the horror and uncertainty in a far-away hotel
In a hotel about 40 miles from Paradise, Bill Krulder and other refugees of the worst fire in California history wait for when they can return to what’s left of the town. Krulder sat in the lobby Tuesday with his back to the window. Outside, a steady, light rain pelted the ground. “It’s a little…