Pedestrian struck and killed on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu

Pedestrian struck and killed on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu

Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu was temporarily closed Monday night after a pedestrian was struck and killed. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. near Winding Way, just east of Kanan Dume, according to the California Highway Patrol. The victim, not yet identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics. … Read more

“Stand your ground” hearing underway for Miami-Dade officers in deadly UPS truck shootout

"Stand your ground" hearing underway for Miami-Dade officers in deadly UPS truck shootout

A high-profile “stand your ground” hearing is taking place in Broward County for three Miami-Dade police officers charged with manslaughter in a deadly shootout on Miramar Parkway nearly six years ago. Officers Rodolfo Mirabal, Richard Santiesteban, and Leslie Lee face charges related to the December 5, 2019 incident, which began when two assailants hijacked a … Read more

South Florida farmers warn freezing temperatures could drive up produce prices

South Florida farmers warn freezing temperatures could drive up produce prices

South Florida farmers are assessing damage after freezing temperatures swept through the region early Monday morning, warning that the cold could soon push up prices for fruits and vegetables. At Kern Carpenter Nursery, owner Kern Carpenter said nearly 20% of his tomato crop was damaged by the overnight freeze. “The wind died, and it got … Read more

Coroner IDs Shafter man found unresponsive in Wasco dirt lot; autopsy pending

Coroner IDs Shafter man found unresponsive in Wasco dirt lot; autopsy pending

The Kern County coroner confirmed that a 27-year-old man from Shafter, Ronald Amilcar Angel Guardado, was found unresponsive in Wasco on Friday. Guardado was discovered around 3:19 p.m. on Jan. 30, 2026, in a dirt lot in the 11000 block of Jumper Avenue by Kern County fire personnel. An autopsy is pending to determine the … Read more

Dense Fog Advisory returns to South Valley as Kern River Valley reaches mid-70s

Dense Fog Advisory returns to South Valley as Kern River Valley reaches mid-70s

Sunday night, fog even crept into the Tehachapi area. Today, the South Valley is under another Dense Fog Advisory, and drivers are urged to use caution. For those seeking mid-winter warmth, the Kern River Valley is seeing the highest temperatures, with readings reaching the mid-70s. There are finally some signs that a pattern change could … Read more

Motorcyclist dies after hit-and-run crash on Ming Avenue

Motorcyclist dies after hit-and-run crash on Ming Avenue

A motorcyclist died following a hit-and-run crash Saturday night in southwest Bakersfield, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Officers responded to the crash in the 4500 block of Ming Avenue around 10:44 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2026. When they arrived, they found a male motorcyclist suffering from injuries initially reported as non-life-threatening. The vehicle involved, … Read more

Woman found dead inside Kankakee County bar, homicide investigation underway

Woman found dead inside Kankakee County bar, homicide investigation underway

Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead inside a Kankakee County bar on Monday afternoon. According to police, sheriff’s deputies responded just before noon to a bar in rural Momence, near the Illinois-Indiana state line along Illinois Route 14, following a report of a deceased person. The woman was identified as 30-year-old Courtney … Read more

Three arrested after stabbing at Hard Rock Casino Tejon leaves one injured

Three arrested after stabbing at Hard Rock Casino Tejon leaves one injured

Authorities arrested three people following a stabbing at Hard Rock Casino Tejon that left one person injured early Sunday morning. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said that around 1:41 a.m. on February 1, 2026, deputies from the Tejon Substation responded to the casino on Garone Farm Road after receiving reports of multiple people involved in … Read more

Man’s body discovered in West Dundee creek, police investigate

Man’s body discovered in West Dundee creek, police investigate

Officials said a man was found dead in a creek in the northwest suburbs Monday morning. The West Dundee Police Department notified the Elgin Police Department after a deceased person was located in Jelkes Creek near South 8th Street and Boncosky Road shortly before 11 a.m. The Elgin Fire Department recovered the adult male’s body … Read more

CSU Bakersfield campus evacuated after anonymous caller threatens shooting and explosion

CSU Bakersfield campus evacuated after anonymous caller threatens shooting and explosion

CSU Bakersfield closed its campus Monday after an anonymous threat was reported, according to the university’s website. Officials later announced the campus will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, February 3, during regular hours. CSUB officials said there was no active threat. A university official said that around 2:45 p.m. on February 2, 2026, … Read more