‘Hangover’ producer helped a teen convicted in killing. Now he’s under investigation
The producer and two attorneys who defended a minor accused in the killing of a police officer were accused of misconduct by an L.A. County sheriff’s sergeant.
Vietnamese immigrants rally behind Hong Kong protesters, pushing for democracy in Asia
Among the Vietnamese diaspora, support for the protesters in Hong Kong has been ongoing and pronounced, highlighting ties between Vietnam, Hong Kong.
Battery dangers got little attention from Coast Guard despite red flags before Conception fire
Months before the disaster on the Conception, a lithium-ion battery caught fire on its sister vessel. The Coast Guard has lagged behind other agencies in making rules to limit such fire risk.
Rescue worker found dead during search for missing hiker on Mt. Baldy
All crew members were recalled and search operations for the missing hiker on Mt. Baldy were suspended.
Will California’s Christmas be white or wet?
Long-range forecasts suggest that California’s holidays may be a bit wetter than normal, but it’s too early to be certain
Volunteer rescuer, 32, dies during search for Irvine hiker on Mt. Baldy
A nine-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department volunteer search-and-rescue team died Saturday, Dec. 14, after apparently falling during the hunt for a missing Irvine hiker on Mt. Baldy. It is with heavy hearts we report the tragic death of @WestValleySAR member Timothy Staples. Tim was one of many brave volunteers searching areas…
Alleged Anaheim porch pirate takes the ‘bait,’ and cops follow GPS to make the arrest
ANAHEIM — A 34-year-old man was in custody Saturday on suspicion of stealing a bait package with a GPS locator Anaheim police planted on a doorstep, authorities said. Leonard Ramos was arrested about 5 a.m. when he moved the package and activated the GPS tracker, which alerted Anaheim police to his location, Sgt. Shane Carringer…
Firefighters working to extinguish blaze in gun range in Laguna Niguel
Orange County firefighters were struggling to gain access to a fire that started inside a gun range in Laguna Niguel on Saturday, Dec. 14, authorities said. Firefighters were continuing their efforts to extinguish the blaze, which started about 2:30 p.m. at On Target in the 27600 block of Camino Capistrano, Orange County Fire Authority Capt….
Firefighters knock down blaze that heavily damages Laguna Niguel home
A two-story home in Laguna Niguel was heavily damaged after fire ravaged the garage and extended into the second story on Saturday, authorities said. Orange County firefighters were called to the home in the 31000 block of Isla Vista just before 2:30 p.m., Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Tony Bommarito said. A woman who was…
Car crashes into Huntington Beach bedroom, moves bed with man in it
A two-car collision sent a car crashing into the bedroom of a house on Friday night. The driver then climbed out of the car, crossed over the bed and left through a window, a resident said. Huntington Beach police responded to reports of a crash near Florida Street and Altamar Drive just past 10 p.m.,…