SoCal woman killed in 1977 identified by cold case team

A skull and other skeletal remains found in 1986 were identified this week as those of Linda LeBeau, who was reported missing in Tustin, the Riverside County district attorney’s office said.

Memorial for fallen LA County firefighter Friday

A memorial service is being held Friday for fallen LA County firefighter Jonathan Flagler. Flagler died in the line of duty, at a fire in Rancho Palos Verdes earlier this month.

Federal courts extend jury trial suspension due to COVID-19 surge

The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has suspended jury trials through February due to the spread of Omicron, the new virus variant that causes COVID-19, within the region's federal courthouses

Foothill Ranch Walmart shooting: Armed suspect wounded after deputies open fire

Frightened shoppers were sent running after a sheriff’s deputy shot an alleged armed suspect inside a Walmart in Foothill Ranch. The suspect was wounded and two others were detained.

A look inside the Segerstrom Shelby Event Center

The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center showcases one of the largest collections of rare and classic cars in the world.

A look inside the Segerstrom Shelby Event Center
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The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center showcases one of the largest collections of rare and classic cars in the world.

Tsunami advisory lifted, SoCal beaches reopen after volcano eruption prompted closure

Most beaches in Los Angeles and Orange County reopened Sunday after a tsunami advisory, prompted by an underwater volcanic eruption in the South Pacific, left much of the coastal shoreline closed Saturday.

LASD pursuit ends on golf course in Long Beach

A deputy pursuit ended with a helicopter landing on a golf course in Long Beach Monday afternoon. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department was led on a pursuit shortly before 3 p.m., starting in Lynwood then leading across Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Candlelight vigil planned Monday for LACo firefighter killed in Rancho Palos Verdes fire

A candlelight vigil will be held in Monday evening in memory of Los Angeles County firefighter Jonathan Flagler, who died while battling a house fire in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Cal State Fullerton, Northridge to begin spring semester remotely

Cal State Fullerton Friday joined the ranks of local universities pivoting back to remote instruction to begin the semester in light of a dramatic increase in COVID-19 infections.USC, UCLA and UC Irvine are all also starting class remotely this semester.

OC child under 5 dies from COVID, hospitalizations spike

A child under five years old has become the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic in Orange County, as the omicron variant has led to one of the largest hospitalization spikes the county has seen since the onset of the pandemic.

Person of interest sought in Westminster homicide investigation

The person of interest was described as a woman, between the ages of 18 and 30, with a tattoo on her right hand, and may also have a tattoo on her left breast. Anyone who may know her or is aware of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Westminster PD.

Small plane makes emergency landing near Seal Beach shoreline

No injures were reported after a small plane made an emergency landing near Seal Beach on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

COVID-19 hospitalizations eclipse summer surge in Orange County

Orange County had 22.4% of its intensive care unit patient beds available and 66% of its ventilators as of Tuesday. Of the hospitalized patients, 87% are unvaccinated, and 88% of the ICU patients are not inoculated.