Mar. 29, 2026
Kings County Pulls Fire Services from Avenal Over Safety Concerns
Dispute over boxing event leads to termination of fire contract
Mar. 29, 2026
Driver leads CHP on high-speed chase between Santa Maria and Nipomo
The pursuit ended with the suspect's arrest after traveling in the wrong direction on Highway 101.
Mar. 29, 2026
Missing Pico Rivera Woman Found After 2 Weeks
Authorities locate 35-year-old Sandrene 'Sandy' Palmer, who disappeared on March 15.
Mar. 29, 2026
Man Jumps Jail Fence After Spotting ICE Officers
The incident led to a tense standoff outside the Santa Barbara County Jail.
Mar. 28, 2026
Desperate Man Breaks Into Jail to Avoid ICE Agent
The suspect scaled a jailhouse fence in a risky bid to escape federal immigration authorities.
Mar. 28, 2026
Texting Driver Busted for Firearm, DUI in Grover Beach
Police say traffic stop escalated to more serious charges.
Mar. 28, 2026
Man found dead in unlocked out-of-service patrol car outside Azusa police station
Independent investigation underway to determine how vehicle was left unsecured
Mar. 28, 2026
15-Year-Old Missing from Sanger for Nearly 2 Months
Police seek community help to find Veronicka Garcia, who disappeared from her home in February.
Mar. 27, 2026
LAPD Chief Backed Officers Who Shot at Author, Weezer Bassist's Ex-Wife
Police Commission overruled the chief's decision, finding the shooting unjustified and the officers made tactical mistakes.
Mar. 26, 2026
Elementary School Student Brings Gun to Orcutt Campus
Unloaded firearm recovered after another student reported incident to staff
Mar. 25, 2026
Armed Suspect Arrested After Barricade Incident in Venice
Tense standoff on Rose Avenue ends without shots fired as police take man into custody
Mar. 24, 2026
Body of Man Who Drowned Recovered at Lopez Lake
Sergio MendiolaGarcia, 25, of Santa Maria, died after being pulled under by strong currents.
Mar. 24, 2026
Santa Maria Police Seize Guns from Alleged Gang Members
Six arrests made and two firearms recovered in weekend gang crackdown
Mar. 24, 2026
Body Recovered Near Pacifica's Devil's Slide
Authorities investigating after 22-year-old man's body found in ocean
Mar. 24, 2026
Crime Rates Fell in Arroyo Grande in 2025
Violent crimes, property crimes, and traffic offenses all declined according to the police department's annual report.
Mar. 24, 2026
Fremont Police Investigate Series of Incidents
Arrests made for trespassing, disturbing the peace, DUI, and assault
Mar. 23, 2026
Family Seeks Answers After Man Dies in Inglewood Police Custody
Bryan Bostic died March 10 after being detained by officers, according to city officials.
Mar. 23, 2026
Search Continues After Vehicle Accident Near Kirch Flat Campground
Authorities search Kings River area for possible victim after late-night incident in Fresno County
Mar. 22, 2026
Thousand Oaks Teen Arrested for Evading Police on Electric Motorcycle
The 16-year-old suspect had a history of fleeing law enforcement on his off-road vehicle.
Mar. 22, 2026
Hundreds of Dogs, Cats Seized in Massive LA Animal Rescue Operation
Authorities removed 250 dogs and 66 cats from a property in rural Lake Hughes, alleging animal cruelty and neglect.
