Santa Claus was seeing double at South Coast Plaza early Thursday, Dec. 12. No, his eyes weren’t blurry from a long night out with the…
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Construction on high-speed train between Victorville, Vegas could start in 2020, Virgin says
VEGAS — Construction on a high-speed train between Las Vegas and Southern California could start late next year if bonds are approved by February, the…
Tot walk allows infants and toddlers to explore nature at their own pace
Join OC Parks naturalists along with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers and bring your little ones (infant to age 3) to explore Aliso’s wild backyard. Tot…
A maggot farm that upcycles food waste is coming to Southern California
In a nondescript industrial complex in western Riverside County, a British company is planning to put billions of black flies and maggots to work on…
Man tries to assault deputy with scissors in Mission Viejo, authorities say, leading police on a freeway chase
Sheriff’s deputies search for a suspect wanted for allegedly assaulting a deputy in Mission Viejo on Thursday, December 12, 2019. A pursuit led deputies and…
How do you know if it is a workers’ compensation case? Ask the lawyer
Q: I was in a vehicle, owned by the company, and had just finished a meeting with a customer. I was driving home when another…
Mammoth Mountain draws skiers, snowboarders eager for a repeat of last snow season
Opening day at Mammoth Mountain on Saturday, Nov. 9. (Photo courtesy of Peter Morning) A skier hits Broadway Express during opening day at Mammoth Mountain.…
Why solar homes also go dark during California’s blackout
When wind-driven wildfires whip across California, some homeowners with solar systems might assume they’ll still have electricity if the utility company cuts power to prevent…
Is California’s most controversial new housing production law working?
Time was running out for All Souls Episcopal Parish. The congregation had spent months on its plan to build an apartment building for low-income seniors…
13 French soldiers killed in helicopter collision in Mali
By BABA AHMED and SYLVIE CORBET BAMAKO, Mali — Two helicopters collided on a moonless night and killed 13 French soldiers fighting Islamic State group-linked…
Pedestrian struck in Tustin, dies at hospital
A vehicle collided with a man in Tustin, leaving the pedestrian dead Sunday, Nov. 10. Westbound First Street between Centennial Way and Hall Circle will…
Veterans celebrated at Laguna Beach’s Legion Hall, which will receive an honor of its own on Saturday
Richard Moore, vice-commander of American Legion Post 222 salutes as the National Anthem is played before the start of the Veterans Day celebration in Laguna…
How did this California police department hire so many officers with troubling pasts?
McFARLAND — They hired a cop investigated in an FBI child porn probe, and another caught up in an LAPD burglary ring. They gave a…
Giant sea bass survive and thrive off Corona del Mar, but junk is putting them in jeopardy
Sue St. Sure pulls on a float with a lobster trap as Jeff Connor prepares to tow it to the yacht as members of the…
Placentia makes more room to honor its vets and active-duty military
Placentia celebrated Veterans Day with the unveiling of an expansion to its memorial honoring the military service and sacrifice of those who have lived or…
At a Macy’s in Santa Ana, smash-and-grab robbers make off with perfume
Robbers staged a smash-and-grab robbery Thursday night at a Macy’s fragrance counter at the MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana. Three men smashed glass display cases…
In Long Beach, hundreds gather to mourn the loss of family of 3 killed in suspected DUI crash on Halloween
Vera Awaida pulled her two sons in for a tight embrace. With tears in her eyes, she faced hundreds of people looking toward her, with…
Long Beach moves ahead with cruise terminal expansion, despite environmental concerns
The Long Beach Cruise Terminal is about to get bigger. The Planning Commission approved plans at its Thursday, Nov. 7 meeting to add 657 new…
Fullerton eyes spot near city’s airport for a 150-bed homeless shelter
Citing the urgency of its homelessness situation, Fullerton may let a nonprofit build a 150-bed shelter near the city’s airport as soon as early next…
The Woolsey fire hit Los Angeles County a year ago — and left some homeowners fearful they can’t stay
The Woolsey was fast and furious, Los Angeles County’s biggest blaze ever, a wall of flame that ignited south of Simi Valley and quickly rolled…