Across Ventura County, baby birds are preparing for their first flights. In various nesting trees, young snowy egrets, black-crowned night herons, great horned owls, and even an eagle are learning the ropes of flying. These fledglings still rely heavily on their mothers but have started to experiment with short flights and vigorous wing-flapping exercises. One … Read more
A devastating incident in Santee, California, has left a community in mourning after a 2-month-old girl was found dead in an SUV on June 13. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department reported that the baby had been left in the vehicle for several hours outside a home on Settle Road. As per to the source … Read more
Swimmers in Crescent City, California, are facing a serious threat as water temperatures have dropped to dangerous levels due to coastal winds. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that the water temperature is a frigid 47.3 degrees Fahrenheit, significantly below the norm for this time of year and even colder than typical winter temperatures. … Read more
A California man accused of deliberately driving his family off a cliff on the Pacific Coast Highway in January 2023 has been granted a mental health diversion, suspending his criminal trial, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s office. Judge Susan Jakubowski approved the defense’s request for mental health diversion for Dharmesh Patel, 42, … Read more
Oxnard authorities took swift action on Tuesday night, seizing thousands of illegal fireworks allegedly being sold at Fierro’s Meat Market on South C Street. Responding to reports, police discovered over 3,000 fireworks weighing about 30 pounds, including both safe-and-sane varieties and more hazardous types like large mortar-style fireworks. The business owner was cited for violating … Read more
Los Angeles unveiled its latest initiative to combat homelessness with the grand opening of the Weingart Tower, a 19-story high-rise in downtown LA dedicated to housing homeless individuals. Featuring 278 units, this development marks the city’s largest permanent supportive housing project, aiming to alleviate homelessness particularly in Skid Row. Each unit, costing approximately $600,000, is … Read more
Los Angeles has agreed to settle a high-profile lawsuit by paying $300,000 in legal fees to freelance journalist Ben Camacho and the Stop LAPD Spying Coalition. The lawsuit centered on photos of undercover LAPD officers published by Camacho and the coalition, which the city had provided inadvertently in response to a public records request. These … Read more
The Leonard family in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, continues to honor and celebrate Juneteenth, a tradition that dates back to 1949 when Jonathan Leonard brought the celebration from Houston, Texas to Southern California. Originally from Houston’s Third Ward, Jonathan Leonard noticed the lack of recognition for Juneteenth upon moving to California in 1948. He started … Read more
A routine patrol in San Diego’s Mid-City Division took a dramatic turn when an officer noticed a vehicle with a mismatched temporary license plate. What started as a routine check quickly escalated into a high-speed chase through city streets. The driver, upon seeing police, fled, leading officers on a pursuit that ended with a crash. … Read more
The Santee community is reeling from a heartbreaking incident involving the death of a 2-month-old girl who was left unattended in a hot car for several hours last week. The San Diego Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident, which occurred on June 13, leaving neighbors and family devastated. According to reports, first responders rushed to … Read more