Thousands still evacuated amid Orange County toxic chemical leak that could lead to explosion

Evacuations remain in place Saturday due to a 34,000-gallon tank leaking toxic chemicals in Garden Grove.  The leak was reported at the GKN Aerospace facility at 12122 Western Ave. around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Orange County Fire Authority crews responded and determined the tank was leaking methyl methacrylate, a volatile and flammable liquid used to make acrylic plastics.  The […]

Lawsuit claims Uber failed to stop dangerous driver before he slammed into woman’s car in Beverly Hills

A woman who was hospitalized after an Uber driver fleeing police crashed into her in Beverly Hills is suing the rideshare company, claiming they did not properly vet their drivers. On May 3, deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department initially contacted the suspect, Osvaldo Del Rio, around 3 a.m. near 104th Street and […]