Merritt sentenced to death in killing in of Fallbrook’s McStay family
Jeff Pack
Staff WriterA judge ruled Tuesday, Jan. 21 that Charles “Chase” Merritt will be put to death for the killing of the McStay family...
Authorities search for suspects behind illegal cannabis farm near Lake Mathews
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - A search was underway Monday for the suspects responsible for cultivating an illegal marijuana grow just south of Lake Mathews where...
3 teens die, 3 injured in California hit-and-run crash
TEMESCAL VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California driver intentionally rammed a Toyota Prius with six teenage boys inside, killing three and injuring three...
Sentencing delayed for Merritt in killing of Fallbrook’s McStay family
Jeff Pack
Staff Writer
A series of motions and arguments brought forth by Charles “Chase” Merritt’s defense team just minutes before Merritt’s scheduled sentencing date Friday,...
Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter resigns after corruption conviction
Republican U.S. Rep. Duncan D. Hunter resigned his seat in the House, Monday, Jan. 13, more than one month after pleading guilty to a...
US investigating why jet dumped fuel that doused schoolkids
STEFANIE DAZIO
Associated Press
CUDAHY (AP) — U.S. authorities will investigate why an airliner with engine trouble dumped jet fuel over a densely populated area...
Former Second District Supervisor Melba Dunlap passes away at 88 years old
The county’s second female supervisor was active in the growth of the county’s transportation systems
The passing of former Second District Supervisor Melba Dunlap on...
Authorities ID both drivers killed in head-on crash in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD (CNS) - Authorities on Wednesday identified a Camp Pendleton Marine and a pickup driver who were both killed when the pickup crashed head-on...
Fannie Mae employee gets prison in property kickback scheme
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A former Fannie Mae employee was sentenced in Southern California to more than six years in prison for arranging...
Officials: Jet fuel lands on playground near Los Angeles
CUDAHY (AP) — Jet fuel dumped by an aircraft returning to Los Angeles International Airport fell onto an elementary school playground Tuesday, fire officials...