Southern California
CEO of Major Nigerian Bank Killed in California Helicopter Crash
The CEO of one of Nigeria’s largest banks was killed Friday along with his wife and son when a helicopter they were riding in crashed near Interstate 15 in Southern California’s Mojave Desert. Herbert Wigwe, chief executive of Access Bank, was among the six people on board when the aircraft went down shortly after 10 […]
Record-Breaking Rain Continues Across Southern California
Rainfall in California has already broken records since the atmospheric river barreled into the state, causing major damages and flooding. At least three people have died from falling trees in Northern California, while Southern California crews responded to over 300 mudslides and rescued dozens of people and animals.
Captain or Boat Owner: Lawyers Trade Blame for 2019 Fire That Killed 34 People as Trial Begins
LOS ANGELES—Federal prosecutors said Wednesday that the captain of a scuba dive boat should be held responsible for the deaths of 34 people killed in a fire aboard the vessel in 2019, while the captain’s defense attorneys said the boat’s owner is to blame in the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history. The conflicting […]
Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates The Epoch Times SoCal Office’s Grand Opening
IRVINE, Calif.—Local officials attended a ribbon-cutting for The Epoch Times’s Orange County new office Sept. 19. The 27,000-square-foot office—located in the Marketplace Center—represents a significant enhancement for the newspaper since the local branch’s inception in 2019. General Manager Siyamak Khorrami expressed gratitude for the edition’s growth and conveyed the news team’s enthusiasm to persist as […]
‘When Did the Government Decide What to Do With Our Bodies?’: Mayor Pro Tem on Vote Against Mask, Vax Mandates
The Huntington Beach City Council in Southern California voted 4 to 3 on Sept. 5 against imposing any mask and vaccine mandates. This comes as the county’s Health Care Agency reported an increase in COVID-19 cases, but it has not led to an increase in hospitalizations. Mayor Pro Tem Gracey Van Der Mark, the one […]
4 Charged In Southern California Smash-And-Grab Robberies
Many perpetrators get away with looting and smash-and-grabs. However, the DOJ announced arrests, charging four suspects in Southern California—accused of being connected with an organized theft ring and stealing over $750,000 from retail.
California Today Full Broadcast (Aug. 21)
A hurricane and an earthquake hit at the same time in Southern California. Residents are now cleaning up in the aftermath of these natural disasters. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is asking for a temporary restraining order on YouTube in his case against Google. More hearings are expected as the presidential primary draws closer. A San […]
2 California School Boards Defy State’s Transgender Policy
In Southern California, two schools have recently approved policies that require teachers to tell parents if their child identifies as transgender. This contradicts official state guidance. NTD’s Jack Bradley has the details.
Copter Crash Area Prone to Fires: Fire Chief
When two helicopters collided while fighting a Southern California fire on Sunday, three men lost their lives. One helicopter safely landed, but the other crashed and took the lives of those on board. Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna, a 35-year fire service veteran in Southern California, said the Cabazon area is no stranger to firefighter fatalities. […]
California District to Notify Parents About Children’s Trans Identity
A school district in Southern California has decided to notify parents if their child is identifying as transgender. The heated board meeting lasted nearly four hours, and California’s superintendent of public instruction was escorted out at one point.
California School Board Officially Rejects Curriculum
One southern California school has become the focal point of the classroom culture war. The school board has officially rejected a curriculum that its members have deemed inappropriate for children. A part of the curriculum refers to a gay rights activist.
Southern California Wildfires Amid Record Heat
Many parts of the globe hit over 100 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend—breaking record temperatures—with California’s Death Valley reaching nearly 130F. At the same time, California firefighters were busy putting out wildfires in the state.
Southern California Toxic Algae Bloom Overwhelms Marine Mammal Care Center With Sick Animals
Dozens of sea lions have been washing up on Southern California beaches, either sick or dead. The Marine Mammal Center announced an influx of marine animals in their hospital, and biologists say an algae bloom is the culprit.
Metrolink Summer Deal: $15 Unlimited Day Pass for Southern California Riders
Gas prices are on the rise, commutes keep getting longer, and getting from point A to point B is just too complicated. But there might be a time-saving and affordable way to get around town while talking on your cell phone or even reading a book.