Newsletter: Indigenous Peoples Day and a Democratic debate in the week ahead
Plus, a look at the biggest headlines shaping the state this morning.
Bicyclist in grave condition following hit-and-run crash in Santa Ana; DUI a possibility
Investigators say alcohol may have played a role in a hit-and-run crash in Santa Ana early Sunday, Oct. 13, that left a bicyclist clinging to life. Several callers notified authorities about the crash at Main Street and Warner Avenue at about 5:20 a.m., Santa Ana Police said in a news release. Responding officers encountered a…
Motorist suspected of DUI careens through crash investigation site, hits CHP vehicle in Costa Mesa
Police arrested a motorist on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after he plowed into the back of a California Highway Patrol vehicle in Costa Mesa on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 13, while officers were investigating an earlier collision involving a wrong-way driver on the 55 Freeway. The initial crash happened at about 3:36 a.m.,…
Chain-reaction Hawaiian Gardens crash leaves 2 dead, 1 hospitalized
A chain-reaction crash involving three vehicles in Hawaiian Gardens early Sunday, Oct. 13, left two people dead and one person hospitalized. The collision happened near the intersection of Pioneer Boulevard and Carson Street at about 2:35 a.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lt. Carlos Girard said. Preliminary investigation suggests that an SUV slammed into a car,…
12 seagulls found sick or dead at Huntington State Beach, possibly from toxins
A flock of 12 seagulls was found sick or dead at Huntington State Beach, possibly caused by toxins, according to the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center. A handful of wildlife experts and volunteers responded to a call from a woman walking on the beach, who first saw the numerous dead and dying gulls at around…
6-year-old boy, man killed by pickup truck while crossing Garden Grove intersection
A 6-year-old boy and 60-year-old man crossing a Garden Grove intersection were fatally struck by a pickup truck Saturday night, Oct. 12, authorities said. The two pedestrians were at Garden Grove Boulevard and Benton Street when they were struck by a pickup truck at around 8:50 p.m., Garden Grove Police Lt. Carl Whitney said Sunday….
Investigators probe report that Saddleridge fire started at Sylmar transmission tower
State and city arson investigators are looking into a Sylmar resident’s report that the Saddleridge fire began under an electrical tower. Roberto Delgado said he saw flames ignite Thursday night at the foot of a transmission tower outside his home. “It started in back of our house,” said Delgado, who has met with investigators from…
3 deaths connected to fires that swept through Southern California
In the Saddleridge fire in the San Fernando Valley, a man died after suffering a heart attack. In the Sandalwood fire in Calimesa, two people died.
Fertility options for cancer patients must be covered under new California law
Senate Bill 600 declares that fertility preservation treatments are a basic healthcare service in California and required coverage by insurance plans.
LAPD will drastically cut back on pulling over random vehicles over racial bias concerns
After a Times investigation raises racial bias concerns, the LAPD will drastically cut back on its practice of stopping vehicles at random.