Inside a hidden 700-acre ranch owned by Disney near Santa Clarita
There’s a pretty extravagant Mickey Mouse clubhouse out there. Disney has a sprawling 708-acre ranch mainly utilized for testing movie sets and theme park attractions. Yet, it remains quite a secret, largely hidden from fans. Golden Oak Ranch is tucked away in Placerita Canyon, just 20 miles north of the Disney studio in Burbank, near […]
Tourists enjoy the contaminated waters of Santa Monica Pier, ignoring germs and chemicals.
They enjoy surfing. Bird droppings, toxic algae, and harmful chemicals have made the iconic Santa Monica Pier one of California’s least appealing beach areas. Yet, many tourists seem oblivious to the risks as they swim in contaminated waters. The monitoring group Heal the Bay recently gave the area an “F” rating due to alarming levels […]
Child hit by self-driving Waymo vehicle in Santa Monica, according to police.
Self-Driving Car Hits Student in Santa Monica A self-driving vehicle struck a student in Santa Monica last week, but fortunately, the student wasn’t hurt, as reported by the Santa Monica Police Department. According to a statement from the police, the incident occurred on January 23, 2026, around 8:31 a.m. Officers were called to the scene […]
Santa Rosa city council approves proposal to allow drinking while walking around downtown
Santa Rosa City Council Approves Downtown “Entertainment Zone” The Santa Rosa City Council has recently approved a plan to transform the downtown area into an “entertainment zone.” This would allow residents and visitors to walk the sidewalks with open containers of alcohol. According to reports, the new rules will enable people to eat and drink […]
18-year-old with a weapon shot and killed by police during traffic stop in Santa Ana
Police Shoot Armed Teen During Traffic Stop in Santa Ana On Wednesday night, an 18-year-old named Victor Lopez was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop in Santa Ana. A video that’s making the rounds on social media allegedly shows him raising his arms moments before the gunfire. Lopez exited his vehicle in […]
Frustration as Santa Monica starts initiative to assist former offenders in opening cannabis stores in troubled beach city
Cannabis Program in Santa Monica Sparks Controversy Santa Monica’s cannabis initiative, aimed at promoting social justice, is allocating substantial start-up funding to help minorities, former convicts, and low-income individuals launch marijuana businesses. However, some local medical professionals are expressing serious concerns about the program. Dr. Homan David Hemmati, a resident of Santa Monica, has voiced […]
The most pristine and dirtiest beaches in California — and the ranking of the famous Santa Monica Pier
California boasts an impressive 900 miles of coastline, featuring a variety of unique beaches. However, it’s important to remember that the cleanliness of the water can differ significantly from one location to another the next time you decide to take a swim. Recently, Heal the Bay, a nonprofit focused on maintaining California’s beach health, published […]
Ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding enters not guilty plea in Santa Ana court
Ryan Wedding Denies Drug Charges in Court Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic athlete, appeared in a California courtroom on Monday, smiling as he was brought in wearing shackles. He rejected allegations that he led a drug operation reminiscent of infamous trafficker El Chapo, while the judge referred to the case as one involving “violent crime.” […]
UC Santa Barbara student flees after being found guilty of rape
A college student from California, convicted of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, made a sudden escape as he was being led from the courtroom. Arianne Etegaei, 23, previously a student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, fled shortly after a jury found him guilty on three counts of sexual assault involving five […]
Authorities agree to end the well-known UC Santa Barbara ‘Deltopia’ celebration
Deltopia Street Party Cancelled This week, officials in Santa Barbara County made a unanimous decision to put an end to the Deltopia street party. They expressed concerns over local police and emergency services being overwhelmed by the large crowds that typically gather for this three-day event. A new ordinance is set to take effect before […]