Category: Southern California

Boy Killed in Shootout Outside La Habra Walmart

LA HABRA, Calif.—Police July 8 are searching for the suspect or suspects who fatally shot a boy and wounded a man in a Walmart parking lot in La Habra. Officers with the La Habra Police Department were called at 8:35 p.m. Friday to 1340 S. Beach Blvd., south of Imperial Highway, regarding reports of a…


2 Girls Shot at Large Party on Santa Monica Beach

SANTA MONICA, Calif.—Two girls suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds at a large party on a Santa Monica beach, authorities said July 9. At about 9:20 p.m. Friday, multiple officers responded to a large party in “the 2700 block of the Santa Monica beach,” the Santa Monica Police Department reported. “As they were approaching, officers heard multiple…


26-Year-Old Man Suspected in Irvine Burglary Arrested

A 26-year-old man suspected of burglarizing a home in Irvine was arrested at his home in Fontana where over $125,000 in cash and the victim’s watch were found, police said on July 7. Officers responded at around 12:30 a.m. July 5 to a report about a residential burglary on Iluna near Gravity in the Altair…


Gascón Recall Advocates Questions Election Certification Process

LOS ANGELES—Supporters of an effort to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón filed a new legal action on July 7 asking a judge to certify the recall petition against the county’s top prosecutor, saying a nearly year-long review of rejected signatures shows the group actually submitted nearly 6,000 more names than required. The…


Gascón Recall Advocates Question Election Certification Process

LOS ANGELES—Supporters of an effort to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón filed a new legal action on July 7 asking a judge to certify the recall petition against the county’s top prosecutor, saying a nearly year-long review of rejected signatures shows the group actually submitted nearly 6,000 more names than required. The…


2 Women Killed in Crash in Lake Forest

Two women were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Lake Forest, authorities said July 7. The crash at Bake Parkway and Commerce Centre Drive was reported at 10:55 p.m., according to Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Frank Gonzalez. Two women in one of the vehicles died at the scene, Gonzalez said. Both were described as being…


Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Animal Abuse at Anaheim Daycare

A 24-year-old Fountain Valley woman was booked on suspicion of animal abuse at an Anaheim daycare and boarding business in Anaheim, police said July 7. Michelle Navarrete was booked on July 6 and released when she posted $20,000 bail, according to Anaheim police Sgt. Jon McClintock. Orange County Animal Care officials notified police on July…


California Lawmakers Pass Motion Picture Tax Credit Extension, Gun Safety Protocols

California lawmakers have approved legislation that extends boosting film and television production in the state and added a requirement that qualifying production companies have new gun safety and diversity programs. Assembly Bill (AB) 132, authored by Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-Burbank) passed the Legislature June 27 and is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk awaiting signature….


California Endangered Species Act Protects Sage Grouse for at Least a Year

On June 14, the California Fish and Game Commission elevated the greater sage grouse to a candidate species, earning it full protection under the California Endangered Species Act for the time being. In the near future, the Department of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a review and determine whether the birds should be permanently protected…


California AG Joins National Effort to Make Canceling Unwanted Subscriptions Easy

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced support June 26 for proposed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) changes that will make canceling subscriptions, both digital and physical, as easy as signing up for them, according to his office. The so-called Negative Option Rule is a marketing method for companies to enroll consumers in services with recurring charges,…