Swimmer believed to be victim of shark is found dead, a shark-deterrent band around her ankle

An intensive search ended this weekend after rescue teams recovered Erica Fox’s body six days after she vanished from Monterey Bay, officials confirmed Monday night.
Powerful winds down trees and power lines in SoCal; Highway 118 closed in Moorpark

Powerful Santa Ana winds after a deluge of winter rain created the perfect storm, knocking down trees and causing chaos in Southern California on Monday.
Reputed Mexican Mafia ‘shot caller’ wins California Supreme Court fight over fines and fees

The state’s high court handed down a decision Monday that vacated court fines for an alleged prison gang leader, setting a precedent that advocates said will help indigent defendants in other cases.
DOJ ends monitoring of Orange County district attorney’s use of informants

The U.S. Department of Justice announced just before Christmas Eve it would stop monitoring the Orange County district attorney’s use of jailhouse informants.
SoCal tennis star’s death ‘haunts’ mom, who vows DUI reform as suspect faces murder charge
Braun Levi, an 18-year-old South Bay tennis standout, was struck and killed May 4 by a drunk driver with a previous DUI conviction, prosecutors say.
Pasadena’s Rose Parade 2026

NBA Legend ‘Magic’ Johnson Serves As Grand Marshal At Pasadena’s Rose Parade — Here’s Everything You Need to Know Pasadena lights up once again on New Year’s Day with dazzling floats, marching bands, and decades of local
Judge blocks release of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner autopsy findings

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has agreed to bar the release of Robert Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s autopsy reports at the request of law enforcement.
Heavy rains likely triggered gas line rupture that shut down 5 Freeway for hours, expert says
A major gas line rupture in Castaic on Saturday was likely caused by a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall, according to a geology expert.
Detectives look at divorce fight as possible motive in Imperial Valley farmer wife’s killing
The Navajo County Sheriff’s office released details Monday on the arrest of powerful Imperial Valley farmer Michael Abatti on suspicion of murder.
Slow down, Speed Racer: New California program could impose ultimate penalty on motorists

California drivers who are caught motoring at speeds of more than 100 mph will now face new disciplinary actions imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles — including potentially losing their driving privileges.