State police agency with primary jurisdiction over California freeways and state property
A crash on Los Alisos Boulevard in Mission Viejo has claimed one life and left another person in critical condition. Police say a racing scenario involving two Nissan Infiniti drivers led to the fatal collision. A GoFundMe has been launched to cover funeral costs, while a memorial has formed at the crash site.
68-year-old Pierre Michel Formosa has died after his car became stuck in mud in Death Valley National Park. He and a French travelling companion walked across salt flats in extreme heat to seek help; the survivor was rescued later the same day. The coroner will determine the cause of death as search teams warn of dangerous conditions in the park.
Abdelhamid has postponed his North American concerts until spring 2027 after visa delays. Officials point to tighter immigration rules under the current administration, with other artists also canceling US dates. The Independent and New York Post report a separate tragedy affecting J. Cole’s Sacramento show, prompting refunds.
A major crackdown has disrupted illegal street takeovers in Harbor Gateway. LAPD, with county deputies and CHP, has cited hundreds, impounded vehicles, recovered firearms and nitrous oxide, and arrested dozens. Authorities say this is not harmless fun and pledge ongoing enforcement.