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Costa Mesa, CA

Huntington Beach, CA

In a tragic unraveling of events, a woman's battle for life came to a somber end after her vehicle plunged into the depths of Huntington Beach's wetlands. The 29-year-old Costa Mesa native grappled with critical injuries following the harrowing November 20 crash, only to succumb to them over a week later last Friday, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department.

Costa Mesa Woman's Fight Ends After Tragic Plunge into Huntington Beach Wetlands

Hambone's Bar and Grill, a mainstay of Huntington Beach known for its exceptional barbecue, unexpectedly shut down on Sunday due to a parking lot construction debacle that slashed customer parking spaces. Lillian Bitar and her husband Bill, owners of the establishment, recounted the painful decision to shutter the location after a challenging situation with a construction project that commenced in March severely limited their customer's parking options. "We jumped in sales by around 30 percent between 2021 and 2022 but then in March of 2023 after parking became an issue, we saw a decline," Bill Bitar opened up in an interview with The Orange County Register.

Huntington Beach's Hambone's Bar and Grill Closes Unexpectedly Due to Parking Lot Woes

California State

The Messenger

Police believe the remains belong to Wendy Pullins and arrested John Bolton for her murder.

Missing California Woman Found in National Forest Was Killed in Unexpected Run-In With Man Who Had a Grudge: Police

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Post


“I can’t recall seeing this many deaths," said Deputy Fire Chief Robbie Grego, who has worked in Long Beach for 29 years.
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More fires are burning in Long Beach, and the death toll has spiked

Anaheim, CA

Newsweek

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Monday, with the epicenter two miles north of Disneyland.

Earthquake Hits Disneyland as Customers Forced to Evacuate Rides

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El Monte, CA

Golden Gate Media

A recent study by financial technology company SmartAsset has shed light on the significant population declines experienced by various U.S. cities, with California cities taking a prominent position in the list of the top 10 places witnessing the largest population decreases over the past five years.

New report finds U.S. cities with biggest population declines: California dominates the list

Los Angeles, CA

Rachel Perkins

In Long Beach, a community now confronts the unsettling reality of a homicide on its streets. The victim, 59-year-old Anthony Mercy, was found dead under mysterious circumstances, sparking a thorough investigation by local authorities. Initially deemed an undetermined cause of death, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has now classified Mercy's death as a homicide.

Long Beach Police Seek Public Assistance in Recent Homicide Case

Orange County, CA

Fullerton, CA

Residents in Orange County experienced a minor shake-up on Monday evening as a 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck the area, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake's epicenter was pinpointed approximately 1.2 miles east of Fullerton, with the seismic activity occurring at around 8:09 p.m.

USGS: Magnitude 3.5 earthquake strikes Orange County, minor shaking felt across Southern California

Ada E.

The case of John Henry Geppert III, often called by his nickname "Jack," remains a perplexing mystery in the annals of unsolved disappearances. Born on October 24, 1961, Jack was a 27-year-old man at the time of his vanishing on December 10, 1988, in Los Angeles, California. This long-form article delves into the intriguing yet tragic story of Jack's disappearance, exploring the known facts, theories, and the enduring impact on his family and community.

John hasn’t been seen since December 10, 1988, in California. His last contact was a pay phone call

Santa Ana, CA

NewSantaAna

Ricky Raymond Rocha , a 19-year-old, was charged last Thursday with a gang-related fatal stabbing of Javier Rivera , 51, of Cathedral City, in Santa Ana. Rocha is facing charges of murder with a special-circumstances allegation of murder for a gang and a felony count of participating in criminal street gang as well as sentencing enhancements for gang activity and personal use of a deadly weapon.

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