IE man arrested for decade of alleged child molestation of foster children

Napoleon Cerda of Perris was arrested by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office on suspicion of multiple counts of lewd acts with a child following a 10-year investigation.

Duke's Malibu reopens after Palisades Fire, mudslides
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The reopening features the return of the original management team and executive chef, signaling a major milestone in the community’s long-term recovery efforts.

US hits Iran's Kharg Island as oil prices surge

American and Israeli strikes continue to hit the Islamic Republic amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Friday, the U.S. military confirmed that six U.S. service members were killed in a refueling aircraft crash.

Vote for California's best state parks
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Voting is open March 11 through April 11, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 5.

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.

USPS honors lowrider culture with historic new stamp series

The stamps celebrate the artistic movement that began in 1940s Mexican American barrios, featuring a 1946 Chevy Fleetline, three Chevy Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile.

USPS rolls out lowrider stamps
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The series features five distinct, customized vehicles, including Chevrolet Impalas and a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, designed with pinstriping by artist Danny Alvarado.

SoCal residents brace for continued heat wave
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A brief Saturday cooling will be followed by a stronger high-pressure ridge next week, potentially triggering excessive heat warnings from Tuesday through Thursday.

Security ramped up in local Jewish communities
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An attack on a synagogue in Michigan has shaken Jewish communities across the country, including those in Southern California.

Taxpayer-funded housing project in Marina del Rey still unfinished

A city project meant to quickly turn a hotel into housing for people experiencing homelessness has stretched into a years-long construction effort — with nearly $20 million now tied to the development.

Increased security at Holocaust Memorial Museum
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In the wake of recent attacks targeting places of worship, security is ramping up in Los Angeles' Jewish institutions.

Taxpayer-funded housing project still unfinished
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A city project meant to quickly turn a hotel into housing for people experiencing homelessness has stretched into a years-long construction effort — with nearly $20 million now tied to the development

Duke's Malibu to reopen Mar. 13
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The restaurant has been closed for nearly 14 months following the Palisades Fire and subsequent mudslide.