Two people killed, another injured in Pacific Coast Highway crash

California state agencies are intensifying their oversight of field conditions to protect underage farmworkers following an investigation that revealed significant enforcement failures regarding child labor violations.

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese American actor and martial artist renowned for his roles in the 'Mortal Kombat' films, 'License to Kill,' and 'The Man in the High Castle,' has passed away at the age of 75. His death was reported on Thursday, marking the end of a notable career characterized by a variety of villainous roles in film and television.

California's secretary of state's website has been found linked to pornographic advertisements, raising concerns about the integrity and security of state resources. This issue highlights vulnerabilities in the management of official online platforms.

Craig Sumner Elliot, a 70-year-old man from Southern California, was charged with involuntary manslaughter after filming himself fatally shooting a homeless man. The jury in his trial was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in a mistrial.

Parents have filed a lawsuit against Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, alleging that a 'Kissing Club' at the private institution has led to incidents of bullying and sexual assault among students. The lawsuit highlights concerns about the safety and well-being of children in prestigious educational environments.

Clintnlord, a social media influencer known as Clinton Adams, has been accused of luring women to a vacant home in Pacific Palisades, where he allegedly raped them, according to police reports. The investigation has revealed a troubling pattern of predatory behavior targeting vulnerable individuals in the area.

A Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton died during a training exercise involving a tactical vehicle on December 4, 2025. This incident marks a continuation of a troubling trend of training-related fatalities at the base, raising concerns about safety protocols and operational risks.

The ShakeAlert system, designed to provide early warnings of seismic activity, erroneously issued an alert for a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that did not occur in California and Nevada on Thursday morning. This false alarm raised concerns about the reliability of the alert system in accurately detecting and communicating seismic threats.