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Newport Beach Deploys 110‑Foot Drill Rig to Seal Methane Leak from 1920s Oil Well

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

In a swift response to a methane gas leak that first spiked in October, city crews began an emergency drilling operation on Monday along the Balboa...

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LAPD Reports 43 Officer‑Involved Shootings in 2025, a 60% Rise

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

The Rise in Officer‑Involved Shootings In the second half of 2025, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) data shows a sharp rise in officer‑involved...

Woman crying standing on Lake Perris shore with sunlit face and a capsized kayak behind her amid quiet blue mountains.

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Lake Perris Kayaking Tragedy: 55‑Year‑Old Engineer Drowns After Capsizing

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

On Monday, a woman in Corona was left in shock and sorrow after her husband drowned in Lake Perris on Saturday. A Family’s Day of Joy Mojgan...

Children laughing and playing near a decorated farm wagon with festive lanterns and twinkling lights on a dusk farm

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Hikari Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms Shines Bright in Irvine

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

If you’re looking for a bright way to spend the holidays in Southern California, the Hikari Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms in Irvine offers a...

Philip Rivers standing in front of a weathered locker room door with a faded Colts jersey in warm golden light and rusted log

NFL News Sports News

Colts Eye 44‑Year‑Old Philip Rivers for Practice Squad as QB Crisis Deepens

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

On his 44th birthday, former NFL star Philip Rivers is being eyed by the Indianapolis Colts for a potential practice squad stint, sparking...

Abandoned wheel lies buried in soil with tow trucks beside ADUs on a dim Koreatown street and flickering lights

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Tenants Fight Landlord’s Towing as Koreatown ADU Project Moves Forward

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

In Koreatown, tenants woke to find their cars gone, only to discover their parking spots were being converted into accessory dwelling units...

Baseball glove sits open on pedestal with World Series trophy beside it and Dodgers celebration projected onto wall.

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SCP Auctions Offers Shohei Ohtani’s Game 3 Home‑Run Ball and Miguel Rojas Gear for Bid

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

In a moment that will be remembered for generations, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a second straight World Series title in November, and fans now...

Newborn giraffe calf peeking from behind its mother

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San Diego Zoo Welcomes New Masai Giraffe Calf to Maternity Area

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

A new generation of Masai giraffes has arrived at the San Diego Zoo. On Nov. 30, a calf was born to Mawe, its mother, and Chifu, its father, both...

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Compton Councilmember Pleads Guilty to Bribery, Tax Evasion in Marijuana Permit Scandal

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

A former city councilmember in Compton, California, has admitted to bribing a Baldwin Park official in exchange for marijuana cultivation permits, a...

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Social Media Influencer Faces 4 Felony Charges for Sexually Assaulting Women in Post‑Fire Area

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

In the wake of the devastating Palisades Fire, a 32‑year‑old social media influencer faces serious felony charges after police say he sexually...