Kristi Noem’s time as Department of Homeland Security secretary is coming to an end, according to a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma who is a former Mixed Martial Arts fighter, is Trump’s pick to replace her.  “A MAGA Warrior, and former undefeated professional MMA fighter, Markwayne […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem faced a grilling on Capitol Hill from GOP members as well as Democrats. Trump says […]

Federal authorities say several members and associates of the 18th Street gang are in custody following an early-morning law enforcement operation in Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park area on Thursday. The arrests were part of a coordinated takedown carried out by the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office in partnership with federal and local agencies including Homeland […]

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. says it will sell seven of its theme parks in a move the company believes will sharpen its focus on long-term growth. “This step allows us to concentrate on the Six Flags parks with the greatest potential for innovation, expansion, and elevated guest experiences,” the company states on its website. “That […]

Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County on Wednesday night for reportedly driving under the influence. According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, the popstar was arrested on March 4 at 9:28 p.m. and booked at 3:02 a.m. on March 5. She was released hours later at 6:07 a.m. The release manner is stated as […]

The U.S. State Department says it is working to evacuate American citizens stranded across the Middle East as the war involving Iran continues to disrupt air travel throughout the region. Officials announced Wednesday that a U.S.-facilitated charter flight carrying American citizens was already en route to the United States, part of what the department described […]

A mother and her 15-year-old daughter fought off a man police say tried to sexually assault them in broad daylight as they walked along a sidewalk in Anaheim on Wednesday. The attack happened around noon near Lincoln Avenue and East Street, Anaheim police said in a Facebook post. Investigators say the suspect, identified as 59-year-old […]

Powerful, gusty winds will sweep across parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties Thursday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning through 9 a.m. as strong northerly winds move through the region. Sustained winds between 25 and 40 mph, with gusts around 60 mph, are expected in areas including Malibu, Topanga, […]

One lucky Southern Californian is the state’s newest millionaire after a winning $32 million SuperLotto Plus ticket was sold in San Bernardino County. The ticket was sold at Circle K at 681 E. Foothill Blvd. in Upland on Feb. 28. The winning numbers were 8, 11, 22, 37 and 46 and the Mega Number was […]

President Donald Trump has taken one risk after another that could have destabilized the American economy. Iran is the latest crisis to test U.S. economic resilience.