3 men sentenced to 158 years in Mexico for murders of American, Australian surfers
A Mexican judge has sentenced Jesus Gerardo, Irineo Francisco and Angel Jesu to over 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American Carter Redd Rhoad during a surfing trip in Baja California.
A Mexican judge has sentenced Jesus Gerardo, Irineo Francisco and Angel Jesu to over 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American Carter Redd Rhoad during a surfing trip in Baja California.
Norte Fire: Some evacuations lifted as crews work to increase containment
Emergency officials have authorized partial repopulation following the 570-acre Norte Fire, allowing San Clemente Zone 13 residents to fully return home alongside limited access for San Juan Capistrano Zone 10, specifically within the Stallion Ridge community, San Juan Hills High School, and the local landfill. All other evacuation orders remain strictly in effect due to an active fire line, gusty winds, and an ongoing heat advisory across Southern California.
Emergency officials have authorized partial repopulation following the 570-acre Norte Fire, allowing San Clemente Zone 13 residents to fully return home alongside limited access for San Juan Capistrano Zone 10, specifically within the Stallion Ridge community, San Juan Hills High School, and the local landfill. All other evacuation orders remain strictly in effect due to an active fire line, gusty winds, and an ongoing heat advisory across Southern California.
'No Kings' rallies draw crowds across SoCal
Rallies are scheduled in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties.
Rallies are scheduled in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties.
Norte Fire: Evacuations ease for some residents as firefighters build containment
Firefighters on Saturday reached 5% containment on the 570-acre Norte Fire in Orange County, working to protect homes as critical fire danger continues through Saturday.
Firefighters on Saturday reached 5% containment on the 570-acre Norte Fire in Orange County, working to protect homes as critical fire danger continues through Saturday.
Norte Fire burns 570 acres in OC, 50% contained
The Norte Fire ignited Friday morning in San Clemente and burned 570 acres, reaching 5% containment overnight while damaging or destroying six homes in nearby San Juan Capistrano. Ground and air crews continue actively battling the blaze, which temporarily hospitalized two firefighters for heat-related injuries, with California securing a FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant to guarantee ongoing federal support.
The Norte Fire ignited Friday morning in San Clemente and burned 570 acres, reaching 5% containment overnight while damaging or destroying six homes in nearby San Juan Capistrano. Ground and air crews continue actively battling the blaze, which temporarily hospitalized two firefighters for heat-related injuries, with California securing a FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant to guarantee ongoing federal support.
No Kings rally draws large crowd in Pasadena
While past actions brought out large crowds, organizers emphasize these events aim strictly to help eligible voters build a plan to vote early ahead of the midterms.
While past actions brought out large crowds, organizers emphasize these events aim strictly to help eligible voters build a plan to vote early ahead of the midterms.
Six Flags Over Georgia reopens following coaster death
Friday marked the park’s reopening after the Monday death of Hassan Kariem, who fell from the park’s signature roller coaster, a teal and orange “hypercoaster” called Goliath, a 210-second ride reaching 70 mph and a height of 200 feet, according to the Six Flags website.
Friday marked the park’s reopening after the Monday death of Hassan Kariem, who fell from the park’s signature roller coaster, a teal and orange “hypercoaster” called Goliath, a 210-second ride reaching 70 mph and a height of 200 feet, according to the Six Flags website.
Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
Multiple wildfires burning across Southern California
As Santa Ana winds fuel critical fire danger across SoCal, firefighters are racing to suppress active blazes in LA, Orange, and San Diego counties.
As Santa Ana winds fuel critical fire danger across SoCal, firefighters are racing to suppress active blazes in LA, Orange, and San Diego counties.
Teen shooter was former special needs student at Oregon school
The suspect, identified by police as Griffin J. John II, was a 16-year-old Bend resident and former student at the school. He was armed with a long gun and gained entry into the school by shooting through locked doors, officials said.
The suspect, identified by police as Griffin J. John II, was a 16-year-old Bend resident and former student at the school. He was armed with a long gun and gained entry into the school by shooting through locked doors, officials said.
Bryson Fire in Malibu burns 147+ acres
At last check the fire was 52% contained.
At last check the fire was 52% contained.
Watch: Dog lost in Alaska avalanche miraculously found 2 days later
LouLou survived in the snowy Alaska wilderness for two days before volunteer searchers landed a helicopter, then hiked 20 minutes to where she was patiently waiting for them.
LouLou survived in the snowy Alaska wilderness for two days before volunteer searchers landed a helicopter, then hiked 20 minutes to where she was patiently waiting for them.
Henderson Fire burns 2,000+ acres in San Diego County
At last check the fire was 20% contained.
At last check the fire was 20% contained.
USCG rescues 16 people off Baja coast
The people rescued were Mexican nationals, according to the Mexican consulate. But the boat’s origin, destination and what it was doing were not clear.
The people rescued were Mexican nationals, according to the Mexican consulate. But the boat’s origin, destination and what it was doing were not clear.
Malibu Bryson Fire containment jumps to 52% as firefighters face Santa Ana winds
Fire crews have reached 52% containment on the 147-acre Bryson Fire in Malibu as high winds and red flag conditions keep thousands of structures threatened through Saturday.
Fire crews have reached 52% containment on the 147-acre Bryson Fire in Malibu as high winds and red flag conditions keep thousands of structures threatened through Saturday.
NC teen pleads guilty after years of breeding and training dogs for dogfighting, DOJ says
A North Carolina man pleaded guilty Thursday to allegations that he and another man bred, trained, and sold dogs to be used in dogfighting and ran at least one kennel where the animals would be raised.
A North Carolina man pleaded guilty Thursday to allegations that he and another man bred, trained, and sold dogs to be used in dogfighting and ran at least one kennel where the animals would be raised.
LA graffiti crew busted
Four people have been charged with vandalizing multiple LA skyrises, documenting their crimes, and selling merchandise to make money.
Four people have been charged with vandalizing multiple LA skyrises, documenting their crimes, and selling merchandise to make money.
LADWP employee, 3 others charged in yearlong graffiti spree targeting iconic LA buildings
Four men, including an LADWP employee, are facing felony charges after allegedly scaling iconic Los Angeles buildings, filming their graffiti with drones, and selling merchandise to monetize the damage.
Four men, including an LADWP employee, are facing felony charges after allegedly scaling iconic Los Angeles buildings, filming their graffiti with drones, and selling merchandise to monetize the damage.
Norte Fire burns 570 acres, six homes damaged, destroyed
Firefighters will continue working overnight Friday to suppress the wind-driven Norte Fire in Orange County.
Firefighters will continue working overnight Friday to suppress the wind-driven Norte Fire in Orange County.
Wire theft and high winds leave Foothill neighborhoods without internet
Residents in Shadow Hills and Tujunga are facing a double threat as Santa Ana winds batter the area while thieves target power and utility infrastructure for copper wire. The recurring outages have left entire streets without internet and cellular access—a critical safety issue as wildfire warnings remain active across the foothill communities.
Residents in Shadow Hills and Tujunga are facing a double threat as Santa Ana winds batter the area while thieves target power and utility infrastructure for copper wire. The recurring outages have left entire streets without internet and cellular access—a critical safety issue as wildfire warnings remain active across the foothill communities.