Tag: Southern California

2 Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on 118 Freeway in Porter Ranch

PORTER RANCH, Calif.—Two people were killed and two others were injured in a wrong-way crash on the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway in Porter Ranch March 5, authorities said. The crash on the westbound freeway, at the Tampa Avenue off-ramp, was reported at 4:25 a.m. Sunday, the California Highway Patrol reported. Authorities said a dark-colored sedan…


Carjacking Suspect Held After Gunfire, High-Speed Chase Across Riverside, Orange, LA Counties

LOS ANGELES—A 44-year-old Los Angeles man remained jailed in Riverside March 4 after allegedly carjacking a vehicle in Corona and firing multiple shots at authorities during a dangerous pursuit that spanned three counties and ended with his arrest in Harbor City. The Corona Police Department said Benjamin Gonzalez—who they said had a “violent criminal history”—was…


Big Eats in Store for Orange County Restaurant Week

Hungry diners will have dozens of options to satiate their appetites during the 15th annual Orange County Restaurant Week—no tickets or passes required—running from March 5 to 11th. One hundred and fifty restaurants will be participating with prices for any budget, including pre-chosen menus ranging from $15 to $70 per person. Dining options include multi-course…


Teen Hikers Rescued After Days Stuck in California Snowstorm

LOS ANGELES—When his 17-year-old son and friend headed off for a 10-day trek in the Southern California mountains, Cesar Ramirez said he wasn’t too worried. The teens were avid hikers with ample foods in their backpacks, a tent, and snowshoes, plus extensive training and aspirations to join the military. But when the snow began pummeling…


Chris Rock Unleashes on Will Smith and Wife Jada a Year After Oscars Slap

LOS ANGELES—A year after he was slapped on stage at the Academy Awards, Chris Rock hammered Will Smith and his wife in a comedy special streamed live around the world, joking that he enjoyed seeing the actor beaten in his latest film. Live on Netflix on Saturday from the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, Rock said…


5 People Injured in Shooting at LA Beach

LOS ANGELES—At least five people were wounded in a shooting at a Los Angeles beach Saturday night, authorities said. Lt. Sharon Brady of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Harbor Community Police Station said officers responded to a report of gunfire at Royal Palms Beach in the San Pedro area at 5:44 p.m., the Los Angeles…


6 Stabbed in Downtown Los Angeles, Suspect Arrested

LOS ANGELES—A 28-year-old man was arrested March 4 after he allegedly stabbed six people during an early morning melee in downtown Los Angeles. Paramedics dispatched at 2:12 a.m. to a reported stabbing in the 200 block of West Seventh Street rushed six people to hospitals, said Nicholas Prange of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Their…


Man Found Shot in Neck in Otay Mesa Neighborhood

SAN DIEGO—A 27-year-old man was seriously wounded March 4 when he was shot in the neck in the Otay Mesa neighborhood, police said. San Diego Police Department officers responded at 6:07 a.m. Saturday in the 1700 block of Cactus Road to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon, Officer David O’Brien said. The…


2 Women Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash in Lake Murray-Area

SAN DIEGO—A 49-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries and a 19-year-old woman was seriously injured in a head-on collision in San Diego March 3 evening that authorities said driving under the influence might be a factor. San Diego Police Department officers were called at 4:36 p.m. to the 8300 block of Lake Murray Boulevard where they…


Daughter Accused of Killing Mother Had Restraining Order Filed Against Her 8 Years Prior

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 32-year-old Lake Forest woman was charged March 3 with stabbing her mother to death in her home. Courtney Elizabeth Baker was charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon. The deadly weapons used in the attack were a screwdriver and a fork, according to the…