Group sought in Oakland armed robbery: PD
(KRON) — The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an armed robbery Monday afternoon that involved a group of several suspects. Oakland homicide victim identified as father of two Oakland PD said the incident occurred in the 6200 block of La Salle Avenue, just before 12:30 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered…
Local environmentalists applaud Biden’s offshore oil drilling restrictions
Local environmentalists and offshore drilling opponents are welcoming President Joe Biden’s announcement he is ordering a ban on new oil and gas drilling that includes along the California coastline, arguing the risks far outweigh the benefits. The move comes as the days tick down on the end of Biden’s term; Biden is using his authority…
Southern California man, 24, busted using Instagram to sell ‘ghost guns’
A 24-year-old man from Los Angeles County was sentenced to a little more than 10 years in federal prison for his role in the armed robbery of a confidential informant and the operation of an unlicensed firearm dealing business, officials announced Monday. In a U.S. Department of Justice news release, prosecutors said Salvador Lopez,…
USC set to hire new-look general manager for football in upcoming weeks
LOS ANGELES — Lincoln Riley has been saying it loud for months, in rooms private and public, as the NCAA’s definition of amateurism has been increasingly buried under a heap of pay-for-play cash: the current model of college football is now a professional model. “We’re having to make some tough decisions,” Riley said on an early-December…
Lakers seek toughness ahead of game with depleted Mavericks
HOUSTON — JJ Redick has made it clear: he doesn’t just want the Lakers to be a good team; he wants them to be a great team. And not only does he want them to be great, but he believes they can be. But what does it look like for Redick to hold his team…
Monster trucks rumble into Angel Stadium to kick off a month of high-octane fun
Tucker Smith of Laguna Hills flies through the air at Angel Stadium during a performance at the Monster Truck Pit Party on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG) Visitors to the Monster Jam at Angel Stadium in Anaheim get a wild ride on Grave Digger during the Pit Party before…
Oakland homicide victim identified as father of two
(KRON) — A baby and toddler are left without a father after a deadly shooting happened in West Oakland on the last day of 2024, the victim’s family said. Willie “Mistah Man” Bernstine, 32, was shot to death when he arrived for work on 14th Street at 7:15 a.m. on December 31. Bernstine leaves behind…
Pacifica Taco Bell announces temporary closure. Here’s why
(KRON) — The famed Taco Bell Cantina in Pacifica has temporarily closed, company executive James Aman announced Sunday night in a Facebook post. The Taco Bell will be closed for two weeks for a remodel. “Closed for remodel,” a sign outside the restaurant reads in all caps. It is unknown what the exact date is…
Orange County girls soccer Top 10: No. 1 Santa Margarita remains undefeated, Jan. 6
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now GIRLS SOCCER Orange County Top 10 rankings (Records through Sunday, Jan. 5) 1. Santa Margarita (9-0): The Eagles can improve to 10-0 with a win against visiting Trabuco Hills on Tuesday. Santa Margarita beat Troy 3-1 on Saturday behind goals from Felicity Nguyen,…
Orange County girls basketball stat leaders, Jan. 6
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now The Orange County girls basketball stat leaders through Jan. 4. The leaderboards are based on stats published on MaxPreps.com. SCORING Name, school GP Pts PPG Gloria Barrera, Buena Park 11 319 29.0 Angelina Bado, Ocean View 13 297 22.8 Adyra Rajan, Fairmont…