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A suspect dressed as a ’70s comedy icon is accused of murdering an elderly millionaire in California

In a strange murder investigation out of Southern California, in mid-March, authorities found Demetrius Doukoullos, a 92-year-old millionaire real estate developer, dead and decomposing inside his Hermosa Beach home.

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Record Southwest heat continues after California community ties all-time March high

A day after a tiny desert community in Southern California reached 108 degrees, forecasters warned that the record-breaking winter heat across the Southwest will continue into the weekend

The Independent UK

California community ties all-time March temperature record in the US

A tiny desert community in Southern California has tied the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S. The 108 degree day in North Shore, California, came amid a record-breaking winter heat wave in the Southwest that will stretch into the weekend and could produce even higher temperatures

The Independent UK

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Owners of Southern California Towing Empire Arrested in $6 Million Fraud Scheme

Getting your car towed is a stressful event for any Southern California driver. You likely expect a high bill when you head to the impound lot. However, you probably do not expect to encounter a multi-million dollar criminal enterprise. Local authorities recently arrested the owners of a dominant towing empire…

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Southern California Residents: Why Some SCE Bills Are Still High in 2026 — Despite Rate Cuts

Opening your utility bill lately feels like a betrayal. You likely heard the news about regional rate cuts and expected a significant drop in your monthly expenses. Instead, many Southern California Edison customers are staring at totals that remain stubbornly high. It is incredibly frustrating to feel like you are…

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The Southern California Surge: Why Car Thefts Are Now “Silent” Relay Attacks

A parked car used to sit quietly in a driveway or along the curb with one job: stay exactly where it stood. Today, that quiet moment sometimes hides a high-tech heist unfolding in near silence. No smashed window. No roaring engine. No dramatic chase down the street. Instead, a vehicle…

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Winter heat wave will send temperatures into the 90s across Southern California

With spring still a week away, Southern California is seeing a burst of summerlike heat, and forecasters warn that it raises the risk of heat illness

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Dozens of Missing Children Rescued as 7 Individuals Arrested in Southern California Trafficking Operation

Authorities rescued 37 missing children and arrested seven suspects in a multi-agency Southern California human trafficking operation targeting exploited and critically missing teens.

International Business Times

Southern California braces for scorching heat wave this week

Thursday is anticipated as the hottest day

The Independent UK

USMNT select Irvine, California as 2026 World Cup training base

The US will train at Orange Country’s Great Park, echoing the 1994 World Cup team’s decision to live and train in Southern California

The Guardian - US

8 Tips for Saving Money at Ralphs

Ralphs is a highly popular supermarket chain across Southern California that offers a premium shopping experience and fantastic fresh food. Shopping there without a solid financial strategy can drain your monthly grocery budget incredibly fast. Many shoppers miss out on massive discounts because they completely ignore the powerful digital tools…

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California private school teacher arrested for secretly taking intimate photos of female students

A veteran teacher at an elite Southern California private school has been arrested and charged after prosecutors allege he secretly took inappropriate photographs of at least four female students, authorities confirmed Friday.

The Times of India

Yamaha Is "Streamlining" US Business, Sells California HQ And Moves To Georgia

Yamaha plans to shift corporate functions to Georgia and sell its Southern California headquarters to improve asset efficiency.

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San Diego Minimum Wage Hits $17.75: Who Qualifies Under New Rules

Imagine working your standard shift only to realize your paycheck hasn’t kept pace with the soaring cost of living in Southern California. For thousands of workers in America’s Finest City, the start of 2026 brought a mandatory boost to their hourly earnings. The San Diego minimum wage officially climbed to…

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Teeth, finger bones and blessings: Buddhist relics inspire belief

Every Lunar New Year for the past 14 years, a Southern California Buddhist temple has displayed what it calls the “10,000 Buddha Relics.”

The Independent UK

Residents of small California city demand an end to local ICE gun range training deal

Residents in a Southern California city want local police to stop letting federal immigration agents train at a publicly owned firing range

The Times of India

Is the hottest place on Earth blooming? Wildflowers bloom in California’s Death Valley after record winter rains in 2026

Southern California’s winter has felt unusually wet this year. Storm after storm rolled in, soaking cities and even the driest desert valleys. Now that moisture is starting to show its impact in a quieter, more colourful way. Wildflowers are popping up across desert landscapes that often look harsh and lifeless.…

The Times of India

US: 3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Southern California coast near Rancho Palos Verdes

A late-night tremor shook Southern California on Sunday. A 3.5-magnitude earthquake occurred offshore near Rancho Palos Verdes. The quake was felt widely across Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Authorities reported no injuries or damage from the seismic activity. This is the third offshore earthquake in the region this week.

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Los Angeles flash flood warning: What residents need to know about upcoming storms

Los Angeles and much of Southern California are facing flash flood risks as a series of strong storms moves through the region, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and hazardous conditions. Officials and forecasters warn residents to stay alert and prepared because flash floods can develop quickly and with little warning.

The Independent UK

Privacy activists call on California to remove covert license plate readers

More than two dozen privacy groups are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to remove covert license plate readers in southern California

International Business Times

Manufactured Housing Is Solving a Problem California Can't Build Its Way Out Of

Based in Southern California, MHI works with homeowners, developers, and municipalities to deploy manufactured housing across single-family lots, backyard ADUs, and small-scale multifamily communities.

International Business Times UK

Trump Pardons Portable Toilet Executive Who Illegally Dumped Raw Sewage Across California Cities

Trump pardoned Arie Eric De Jong III, who pleaded guilty in 2017 to illegally dumping sewage across Southern California, sparking ridicule from critics

The Independent UK

California protester left blind in one eye is among string of violent run-ins with federal agents

A Southern California college student who says he was blinded in one eye by a projectile fired by a federal officer during a protest says he no longer has depth perception and lost the ability to drive

The Independent UK

Anti-ICE protester says he was blinded by projectile fired by federal agent

The protest outside the federal immigration building in the city of Santa Ana was held in response to the death of Renee Good

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Our Favorite Porsche Show Is Going To Japan

Luftgekhühlt has quickly become the show for Porsche lovers. The event, which started in Southern California over a decade ago, has now hosted gatherings across the US and ventured into Europe. But the show is set to take a big leap this year with the announcement of Luft Tokyo.

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