Two horses die in first race at Los Alamitos Race Course

Two horses died after the first race at Los Alamitos Race Course Saturday, adding to the death toll in a year that has seen increased scrutiny of the sport in Southern California.

Anaheim police use GPS 'bait package' to catch porch pirate

A 34-year-old man was taken into custody for suspicion of stealing a bait package with a GPS locator Anaheim police planted on adoorstep, authorities said.

Firecrackers go off at Buena Park Walmart causing fear of gunshots

Panic at a Walmart in Buena Park. Dozens of people inside the store ran for cover after they say they heard gunshots go off. Luckily, the sound they heard was actually firecrackers. 

One driver killed in DUI crash in Fullerton, second driver arrested

A crash involving two vehicles Friday in Anaheim left one motorist dead and the second driver arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said.

Disturbance call leads to police fatally shooting man in Anaheim

A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting following a disturbance call in Anaheim late Thursday night, police said. 

Cash, prescription drugs stolen in robbery at Garden Grove Walgreens

Five robbery suspects remain at large after they stole cash and prescription drugs from a Walgreens store in Garden Grove, officials said. 

California horse-racing regulators call for new whipping rules

California's horse-racing regulators have tentatively approved new rules on jockeys whipping horses during races, but they delayed the results of their investigation into the 37 horse deaths at Santa Anita last season.

Men suspected of running Social Security phone scam arrested

Brea police say two men accused of running a Social Security phone scam on unsuspecting victims totaling thousands of dollars have been arrested.

Knife-wielding man fatally shot by police in Orange

An officer-involved shooting investigation is underway after a knife-wielding man in Orange was fatally shot by police.

Rescue crews searching for Mt. Baldy hiker who went missing from group

Authorities are searching for 52-year-old Sreenivas 'Sree' Mokkapati, from Irvine, who left on a hike with three others to Mount Baldy Sunday morning around 7 a.m., according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Fontana Station.

Forever 21 will be closing 12 SoCal locations in January

The Los Angeles-based Forever 21 clothing chain will begin closing 12 SoCal stores starting in January.    

Two brawls, carjacking and police pursuit in Santa Ana result in three arrests

Meanwhile, police now believe that the fatal stabbing of a 62-year-old man in Tustin, which was initially thought to be part of the Santa Ana crime spree, was an unrelated attack.

Health official extends beach water use advisory for LA County

The Los Angeles County health officer Sunday extended a beach water use advisory cautioning people to avoid swimming in ocean water around discharging storm drains, as well as creeks and rivers, until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Hawaiian Gardens casino pays $3.1 million to settle alleged disclosure violations

The Gardens Casino in Hawaiian Gardens will pay $3.1 million to settle allegations that its operators failed to disclose on state license-renewal applications that the card room was under federal investigation for alleged banking violations, the state Attorney General'sOffice announced Thursday.

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake jolts Brea area

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.2 struck near Brea Wednesday evening, but no damage or injuries were reported.