Southern California beaches report a sharp surge in stingray stings, driven by marine heatwaves, climate change, and growing visitor numbers.
A marine heat wave in Southern California has led to a significant increase in stingray injuries at popular beaches, with over 3,100 incidents reported at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beaches so far in 2026, twice the number for all of 2025.
Carol Adelkoff, CEO of 1736 Family Crisis Center, received $1.65 million in compensation over 2023-2024, largely due to unused vacation time payout, sparking scrutiny given the nonprofit's heavy reliance on public funding and her primary residence in Hawaii.
Caldo, a traditional Latin American broth, holds deep cultural significance for first and second-generation immigrants, serving as an inexpensive, nourishing meal and a link to heritage, despite its paradoxical popularity during hot summer months, as shared through personal stories.
Despite Mexico's World Cup loss to England, fans in Santa Ana, California, celebrated their community and identity. The tournament provided a unifying triumph, offering a stark contrast to recent anxieties over immigration raids.
US military agencies search for a Marine missing since Thursday during a training exercise off southern California, covering 2,400 square miles with multiple ships and aircraft.
A new cricket ground, the Knight Riders Cricket Ground, has broken ground in Pomona, California. Set to host its first Major League Cricket match on July 1, the venue is slated to be cricket's home for the LA28 Olympics, marking the sport's return to the Summer Games.
A 2-2 draw between Iran and New Zealand in California offered a temporary escape from political divisions for fans, despite protests and visa issues surrounding the Iranian team. The match highlighted soccer's dual capacity to unite and reflect societal conflicts.
Edwards Air Force Base, a hub for U.S. flight research for decades, has witnessed historic moments like breaking the sound barrier and Space Shuttle landings. However, it also experienced tragedy on Monday with a B-52 bomber crash killing all eight aboard during a routine test mission.
A B-52 Stratofortress bomber carrying eight people crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. Officials stated the crash was likely unsurvivable, and an investigation is underway. The aircraft was on a routine test mission.
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert on Monday, with eight people believed dead. The cause is under investigation, and the military has not confirmed if the aircraft was armed.
A new study on Southern California's earthquake risk, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, reveals that tectonic stress on the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems has reached its highest levels in 1,000 years. Researchers used a computer model based on 1,000 years of geological data to estimate current stress levels, finding the San Jacinto-Bernardino section has reached 3.6 megapascals. The study also suggests that under certain conditions, the two major fault systems could rupture simultaneously, leading to more destructive earthquakes affecting millions.
A teenage girl is missing after being swept into the ocean by a large wave at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, California. Her mother and brother were rescued and are in stable condition. The search for the girl has been expanded with the help of the U.S. Coast Guard.
A search is underway for a teenage girl swept into the ocean by a large wave at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, California. Her mother and brother were rescued, but the girl remains missing amid dangerous high surf conditions.
The FBI searched GKN Aerospace's Garden Grove facility after a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate. Authorities feared a catastrophic explosion. The search targets documents and records related to the chemical and its storage, use, or disposal.
The FBI is searching GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems in Garden Grove, California, following a chemical leak last month that forced 50,000 residents to evacuate. A federal judge approved a warrant to seize records related to the storage and use of methyl methacrylate, the chemical that overheated in a tank.
A search is underway for a teenage girl swept away by a large wave at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, California. Her mother and brother were rescued, but the girl remains missing as high surf continues to batter the coast.
The FBI executed a search warrant at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, California, following a chemical tank overheating incident that led to the evacuation of 50,000 residents. Authorities are investigating the storage, use, and disposal of methyl methacrylate, the chemical involved. Separately, the Orange County DA's office is also conducting a criminal investigation, and lawsuits have been filed.
A bomb threat at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, has led to a standoff. A second hostage has been freed, but many remain inside the bank.
Police are negotiating with a man holding hostages inside a Bakersfield building that contains a Chase Bank and a school district office. Two hostages have been released, and the rest are reported to be in good health. The situation is ongoing, with a large police presence and nearby buildings evacuated.
A 41-year-old teacher, Samantha Watson, has been arrested in Southern California for allegedly engaging in oral sex and digital penetration with a minor student between 2017 and 2018. She also reportedly sent explicit material to the student. Watson is currently in custody as the investigation continues.
The risk of a chemical tank explosion in Orange County, California, has been eliminated after an overnight operation stabilized the tank's temperature. Evacuation orders remain in place for 50,000 residents as crews continue to monitor the situation.
A catastrophic explosion threat at a damaged chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, has been averted after an overnight inspection confirmed a crack relieved pressure and cooled the volatile chemical, methyl methacrylate. Evacuation orders for 50,000 residents remain in place.
Over 50,000 residents in Southern California were evacuated due to a hazardous chemical threat at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove. A damaged tank containing methyl methacrylate risked explosion or a large spill, prompting emergency response.
