Tag: Regional News

Another Man Charged in Huntington Beach Fatal Shooting

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A second man has been charged with the killing of a man in Huntington Beach in December and was expected to make his first appearance in court Feb. 1. Jermaine Anthony Bell, 39, was charged with murder with a special circumstances allegation of lying in wait for the victim. Bell was arrested in…


Judge Shortage Leads to 1,600 Recent Cases Dismissed, Many Felonies, in California County

The Riverside County Superior Court dismissed 96 cases in the past week, four of which were felonies, primarily due to a lack of available judges, according to the county District Attorney’s office. Three of the recent dismissals were felony child sexual assault cases, including one—dismissed Jan. 26—where a conviction would have resulted in a possible…


California Officials Push New Gun Laws After Mass Shootings

California Democrats will try again this year to strengthen concealed carry laws following a string of shootings in the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom joined other high-ranking Democrats Feb. 1 in a press conference to announce the reintroduction of legislation that would raise the legal age of firearm purchases to 21 and increase requirements for concealed…


Bed Bath & Beyond Closing 8 More Stores in Southern California

LOS ANGELES—Retailer Bed Bath & Beyond plans to close an additional 87 stores across the United States—including over a dozen in Southern California—as the company faces likely bankruptcy proceedings. “As we work with our advisers to consider multiple paths, we are implementing actions to manage our business as efficiently as possible,” the company said in…


Long Beach Police Arrest 2 Teens for Murder

Long Beach police Jan. 27 arrested two local teenagers, one aged 15 and the other 16, for the alleged murder of a 20-year-old resident earlier this month. According to authorities, the minors shot Isaiah Saucedo, killing him Jan. 6 around 8:30 p.m. in the 5500 block of Long Beach Boulevard. When officers responded, they said…


2 Bystanders Killed in Pursuit at End of Police Chase in Panorama City

PANORAMA CITY, Calif.—Two families were in mourning Feb. 1 following a devastating crash in Panorama City at the end of a police pursuit that left two fathers dead—innocent bystanders whose car was violently struck by the driver of an allegedly stolen pickup. Relatives and friends identified the pair who were killed as Chris Teagarden, 46,…


‘Unprecedented’ Rise in Whale Deaths Along East Coast Prompts Calls for Moratorium of Offshore Wind Farms

At least 18 whales have washed up dead on the U.S. east coast in recent months, prompting concern from a group of mayors in the state of New Jersey who have called for an “immediate moratorium” on offshore wind farms. In a letter to New Jersey congressional lawmakers, the mayors said they stand “united” in their concerns…


At Least 3 Dead, Thousands of Flights Disrupted Amid Ongoing Winter Storms Across US

At least three people have died in fatal crashes on slick, ice-packed roads in Texas amid a series of ice storms that have brought inclement weather conditions across parts of south central United States on Tuesday. The wintry weather conditions arose on Monday, causing dangerous travel conditions for those both on the roads and in…


Orange County Attorney’s Body Recovered From Mexico

The body of a California public defender who died in Mexico has been returned to a mortuary in Orange County after his mysterious death there over two weeks ago. Elliot Blair, 33, died Jan. 14 at a resort in Rosarito Beach, where he and his wife were celebrating their first wedding anniversary. Mexican authorities said…


California Children Struggling to Recover From Pandemic Academically, Mentally: Report

California children are still struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic both academically and mentally, according to a new report from research organization Children Now. “Children in California … have not bounced back from the pandemic,” Children Now President Ted Lempert said in a Jan. 26 statement. “Too many kids are not thriving today and…