Southern California

In the world of big rig truckers, Shaky Town refers to Los Angeles due to the earthquakes that make the buildings shake. And, in the undercurrent of SoCal politics, policing and the powerful, the footing is just as treacherous as the region’s infamous fault lines. In this weekly podcast, NBC Los Angeles investigative reporter Eric Leonard fills a void...

The map below shows where California’s wildfires are burning (updated daily). The red fire symbols classify the fire by acres. The symbol increases in size as the fire increases in coverage. The polygons show current perimeters. The map legend also shows Hazardous Wildfire Conditions: Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch. 2020 Wildfires as of 7/27/20 (stats provided by CalFire)…

Earthquakes are all too familiar in Southern California. The good news is that technology can now warn the public of possible impacts. The ShakeAlertLA app is the nation’s first publicly available early warning mobile app. The app does not predict earthquakes, rather it indicates an earthquake has happened and shaking is imminent. The early warning function only works in Los Angeles...

Cities across Southern California are imposing face mask requirements in public spaces amid the coronavirus pandemic. There will be fines for those who do not comply with these orders. Here are the cities imposing mask fines and how much it will cost you. Glendale $400 for a first violation, $1,000 for a second violation, and $2,000 for a third violation….

Recently released sex offender Cary Jay Smith is the move again, with Santa Ana police announcing Wednesday he had left that city.    Smith had been staying at a mental health facility in Santa Ana since Tuesday evening, but police said Wednesday afternoon he had left and found a new place to stay. His latest whereabouts were not immediately...

Garden Grove police said recently released sex offender Cary Jay Smith left that city Tuesday after being met with protests by residents, adding that local authorities “are continuing to monitor him” and will notify the public if he returns. Smith has bounced around the Southland for the past week after being met with repeated protests by residents during brief stays…

The city of Calabasas is taking extra precautions to help slow the spread of COVID-19, such as fining those who don’t wear face coverings and asking residents to report large gatherings. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on July 21, 2020.

Sex offender in Gargen grove has now moved, fear in the community arises. Vikki Vargas reports. July 21, 2020

A coronavirus outbreak has spread across the globe and throughout Southern California. Below, you’ll find county-by-county updates on the latest cases that have been confirmed by health departments in Southern California. Note that significant increases in the number of cases may be partially due to a increase in the availability of COVID-19 tests. Los Angeles County California’s most populous...

Sorry, beachgoers. Looks like you’ll have to make different plans for the Independence Day holiday weekend. The recent rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations has led to beach closures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. This is being done to prevent large gatherings. Here is a list of beach closures in Southern California. Los Angeles County L.A. County...

The closures have thrown a wrench into some holiday plans, but officials say the move is necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Patrick Healy reports for NBC LA at 5 p.m. Friday July 3, 2020.

Dunkin’ spills the beans. The popular restaurant chain announces the launch of “Free Coffee Wednesdays” at participating SoCal locations. Starting July 1, DD Perks members can order a medium iced or hot coffee for free on Wednesdays. Not a DD Perks member? Don’t worry. You can sign up to become a member quickly and easily through the Dunkin’ app. You…

A Southern California man who grew up as the only Black child in a predominantly Mexican neighborhood fell so deeply in love with Mexican music and culture that, today, he’s made a name for himself in the mariachi world.

Southern California’s division of the California Highway Patrol spent $5.1 million on overtime for officers during local demonstrations against police brutality following the killing of George Floyd on May 25, the agency told NBC 7.

The Angeles National Forest will temporarily close weekend access to the Chantry Flat recreation area starting Saturday due to heightened public safety concerns brought about by increased numbers of visitors. Recreation areas across the Angeles National Forest have been experiencing exceptionally high numbers of visitors, according to forest representative John Clearwater. In the Chantry Flat recreation area, visitor vehicles continue…