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Centenarian Toymaker Harold Yoak Keeps Santa’s Workshop in Jeopardy

Ethan R. Coleman December 27, 2025

At 100 years old, Harold Yoak is still busy in his garage in Garden Grove, crafting dozens of toys each year—a feat that would make Santa's workshop...

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Southern California Faces Thursday Rain Surge, Flood Watches and Evacuation Warnings in Place

Daniel J. Whitman December 27, 2025

A fresh surge of rain is set to hit Southern California on Thursday afternoon, raising alarms among officials and residents alike. While the forecast...

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San Bernardino County Residents Evacuated After Mudflow, Spend Christmas Day in Shelter

Olivia M. Hartwell December 27, 2025

When a sudden mud and debris flow swept through San Bernardino County on Christmas Eve, more than 120 first responders raced to evacuate residents,...

Crumpled sedan lying with blanket wrapped around its hood and pickup truck rear shattered on Kelvin Ave crash devastation.

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Fatal Collision on Kelvin Avenue Leaves One Dead, One Critical

Marcus L. Bennett December 27, 2025

A forceful collision on Kelvin Avenue in Winnetka left one man dead and another in critical condition, police said Thursday. The Accident The...

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Santa Barbara Mother Charged with Murder After 9-Year-Old Daughter Disappears

Marcus L. Bennett December 27, 2025

The disappearance of nine‑year‑old Melodee Buzzard on Oct. 9 ended in a shocking revelation when her mother was arrested on Dec. 23 for first‑degree...

Stolen ambulance races on 14 Freeway with flashing lights and sirens while LAPD cars pursue

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LAPD Chase of Stolen Ambulance Ends with CHP Spike Strip; Suspect Captured

Ethan R. Coleman December 27, 2025

Friday evening in the San Fernando Valley, a high‑speed pursuit unfolded on the 14 Freeway as LAPD officers chased a stolen ambulance. The vehicle,...

Woman clinging to rescue basket with helicopter searchlight illuminating rain‑swollen Tujunga Wash at dawn.

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Los Angeles Firefighters Rescue Woman from Rain-Swollen Tujunga Wash

Olivia M. Hartwell December 27, 2025

In the early hours of Friday, a woman trapped in the rain‑swollen Tujunga Wash was rescued by Los Angeles firefighters. The rescue required a...

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San Pedro’s Cabrillo Beach Closed After 100,000-Gallon Sewage Spill

Daniel J. Whitman December 27, 2025

On Thursday, authorities in San Pedro shut down Cabrillo Beach after a spill of approximately 100,000 gallons of sewage. The closure covers an area...

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Sheriff’s Deputies Rescue Two Paragliders from Malibu Ocean After Crash

Jonathan P. Miller December 27, 2025

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies jumped into the ocean to rescue two paragliders who crashed into the Malibu coast after a sudden landing at...

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Mudflows Shut Down Pinon Hills Roads After Christmas Eve Rain, Residents Stranded

Marcus L. Bennett December 27, 2025

On Christmas Eve, steady rain turned the mountain community of Pinon Hills into a mudslide nightmare, washing out a key road and leaving residents...