Thousands join No Kings protests across Southern California

What started as a centralized movement has expanded into a massive regional mobilization, with organizers coordinating simultaneous events in dozens of cities across the U.S. to protest federal policies and the ongoing Iran War.

8-foot great white shark seen circling surfer in Newport Beach

Newport Beach officials have reopened the water after a juvenile great white shark sighting near 35th Street led to a temporary safety closure.

OC towing company sued by DOJ over alleged illegal auctions of Camp Pendleton military vehicles

The Justice Department is suing San Clemente-based S&K Towing for allegedly violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by illegally selling 148 vehicles owned by active duty military at Camp Pendleton.

Southern California sites named after Cesar Chavez: LIST

From LAUSD to Santa Ana, Southern California landmarks bearing Cesar Chavez’s name face an uncertain future. See the full list of schools, streets, and parks that could be renamed following a push for "Farmworkers Day.

California renames César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day amid abuse allegations

LA officials as well as California legislative leaders are renaming César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader.

Prevailing heat wave shatters record highs in Southern California

A powerful heat wave sent temperatures soaring across Southern California, shattering records and pushing some cities into triple digits. See the full list of areas that set record highs.

Historic March heat wave hits Southern California: Records broken as cooling centers open

A dangerous March heat wave is breaking records across Southern California, prompting officials to open cooling centers and issue extreme heat warnings through Friday.

Heat wave could push parts of Southern California into triple digits this week

Southern California is expected to see a significant heat surge this week, with temperatures climbing well above normal just days before the official start of spring.

Wife of OC Mexican Mafia boss sentenced in racketeering case

Brenda Vanessa Campos Martinez was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for drug conspiracy and racketeering linked to the Orange County Mexican Mafia.

25-year-old OC man dies after rattlesnake bite

25-year-old Julian Hernandez died on March 4, about a month after being bitten by a rattlesnake while mountain biking at the Quail Hill Trailhead in Irvine.

Disneyland swatting hoax: Anaheim police investigating false mass shooting report

Anaheim police are investigating a swatting hoax at Disneyland involving false reports of a mass shooting and bomb threats amid heightened FBI security warnings.