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Siblings killed Cerritos businessman for his SUV while planning to kill sister over La Palma home, prosecutors say

The siblings allegedly were caught on surveillance cameras, though the shooting itself was not.

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in March 2025 put out posters, with both of these photos, attempting to identify two suspects in the fatal shooting of Cuauhtémoc Garcia Zuniga, left. The suspects were arrested and identified as John Chong Uk Moon and Cindy Kim. (Courtesy of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department)

Police found drugs, including fentanyl, mushrooms, cocaine and counterfeit Adderall, with a street value of $2.1 million during a search at a San Clemente home, they say. (Photo Courtesy of the Simi Valley Police Department)

$2.1 million in illegal drugs seized from San Clemente couple’s home, authorities say

President Donald Trump makes remarks during a meeting with his Cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington on Wednesday, May, 27, 2026. One of President Trump’s close aides said recently that destroying nuclear sites from the air is what America does best, and that controlling political events in nations like Iran, Russia and Ukraine is what the United States does worst. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

President Trump slams California elections, alleges ‘cheating’ in governor and LA mayor races

Residents were subjected to the sounds of gunfire, flashbangs and low-flying helicopters on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, June 3 and 4, 2026 as the military conducted a training exercise at the former St. Luke Hospital in Pasadena. (Photos from video via (KNN News)

Noise from military exercises in Pasadena, Irvine upsets residents

Pictures taken around GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove during a 2023 inspection by city officials show multiple violations around the 15-acre site, including leakages, pooling water, handling of acrylic dust and “hazardous materials all (needing) secondary containment” throughout the premises. (Photo obtained by SCNG)

More violations, mishaps uncovered at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove

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2026 Election Results: Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra lead in California’s unsettled governor race
2026 Election Results: Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra lead in California’s unsettled governor race
Election Day 2026: Live election results in Orange County
Election Day 2026: Live election results in Orange County
OC man accused of smuggling more than 250 metric tons of networking equipment into Iran
OC man accused of smuggling more than 250 metric tons of networking equipment into Iran
Katie Porter concedes in race for governor. Here’s what she had to say to supporters on election night
Katie Porter concedes in race for governor. Here’s what she had to say to supporters on election night
Orange County’s Truly Pizza ranked 4th best pizza in the U.S., according to guide
Orange County’s Truly Pizza ranked 4th best pizza in the U.S., according to guide
11 Orange County high school students among 2026 National Merit Scholars
11 Orange County high school students among 2026 National Merit Scholars
How Taqueria Hoy became an Orange County taco institution
How Taqueria Hoy became an Orange County taco institution
Haunted Mansion riders told to fend for themselves during Disneyland ride breakdown
Haunted Mansion riders told to fend for themselves during Disneyland ride breakdown
Primary takeaways from Orange County on election night
Primary takeaways from Orange County on election night
President Trump slams California elections, alleges ‘cheating’ in governor and LA mayor races
President Trump slams California elections, alleges ‘cheating’ in governor and LA mayor races

Orange County Elections

An “I Voted” decal on the side of a ballot drop box at the Orange County Registrar of Voters in Santa Ana on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

2026 Election Results: Incumbents hold strong leads in OC assessor, clerk-recorder, treasurer-tax collector races

Updated 10:30 p.m.: All three races for heads of some of Orange County's largest departments...

2026 Election Results: Democrats could be locked out with Ken Calvert, Young Kim leading in 40th Congressional District
2026 Election Results: Incumbent Lisa Sparks holds lead in OC Board of Education race
2026 Election Results: Dixon pulls ahead of Foley in closely watched OC Board of Supervisors District 5 race

Crime and Public Safety

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What was that noise in Pasadena, Irvine? Military training includes explosions and simulated weapons fire

The exercise will take place until 1 a.m. Thursday

OC man accused of smuggling more than 250 metric tons of networking equipment into Iran
Odor possible — chemical getting removed at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove
Woman arrested in Tassajara Zen Mountain Center fire case

Local News

Lifeguard Captain Mike Bartlett, left, assesses victim Kyle Costa, 11, during a drill with UCI Health and Huntington Beach lifeguards in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Angelovic is stabilizing Costa’s head and neck from a simulated head injury. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Beach safety event in Huntington Beach highlights preparations ahead of busy summer

The mock simulation was aimed at showcasing how first responders streamline pediatric emergencies at the beach.

Social justice scholar named CSUF’s Outstanding Professor
Massive mural pays homage to Hawaiian surf legend, Olympic gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku
OC supervisors divided on contracts with two senior services providers

Sports

The Angels’ Wade Meckler hits a three-run home run during the first inning of a game against the Texas Rangers on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Local product Wade Meckler injects life into Angels’ lineup

The outfielder, 26, grew up as an Angels fan in Orange County. He was undersized and lightly regarded at Esperanza High and when he arrived at Oregon State, but he’s defied expectations to get to the major leagues.

Dodgers blow lead in loss to Diamondbacks after Max Muncy’s violent collision
U.S. Women’s Open: Jennifer Kupcho grabs 1st-round lead at Riviera CC
LA28, IOC downplay friction with L.A. City Council

Photos

Photos: A first look at the Obama Presidential Center

The presidential museum in Chicago opens later this month.
Laguna Beach baseball loses a tough one in CIF-SS Division 4 final
Mission Viejo softball lets lead slip away against Oxnard in Division 4 final
Northwood softball overpowers Grace to capture first CIF-SS title
JSerra softball finds redemption, beats La Mirada for first CIF-SS title
Whittier Christian softball rallies to win Division 2 title against Mater Dei
Circus Vargas brings the ‘Masquerade’ show to Laguna Hills

How Orange County evacuees can get assistance during the Garden Grove chemical threat
Goodyear Blimp lands on sand near Huntington Beach Pier
Ducks’ season ends with Game 6 loss to Golden Knights
Ducks power up, beat Golden Knights in Game 4 to even series
Neon lights and fried food bites are back as the 2026 LA County Fair opens

Business

According to NerdWallet’s 2026 homebuyer report, about half (48%) of Americans who plan to buy a home in the next 12 months say they have or will use AI tools during the homebuying process. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Is AI ready to arrange your mortgage without a human loan officer?

Just how much can a buyer save by going without a mortgage loan originator and...

SCNG wins 4 awards for housing coverage in wildfires’ aftermath
US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February
American Airlines cutting four LAX routes and one to ONT this summer due to fuel costs

Things To Do

Red Hen Press is launching a GoFundMe to cover its budget shortfall. (Courtesy of Red Hen Press)

Pasadena’s Red Hen Press, facing financial crisis, launches GoFundMe

The nonprofit, which has published Percival Everett and many others, has seen its funding shrink...

30 novels, mysteries, romance and nonfiction books for your June TBR list
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It’s official: Clint Eastwood, 96, has retired, his son says

Opinion

Standardized tests were once required for University of California admissions. (Courtesy photo)

Editorial: Bring back the SAT for UC admission

We need a more objective standard than GPAs

The progressive playbook may have finally run its course in California
Dwight Williams: California’s proposed ‘Jobs Tax’ will hit seniors the hardest
John Seiler: OC Republican comeback?

Garden Grove Chemical Threat

A pealing pressurized tank that was made for methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace on Thursday, May 29, 2026, in Garden Grove. The tanks started leaking last week causing large scale evacuations in Stanton and parts of Garden Grove, Cypress and Anaheim. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The non-toxic event in Garden Grove frustrates, inspires

The system held, but near misses can be scary. Here's how it played out for...

Map: See how close you live to a chemical tank like the one that caused evacuations in Garden Grove
Election 2026: California doctors make house calls — to talk about Tuesday’s primary election
As Garden Grove chemical threat turns to cleanup phase, efforts start to recoup costs

Investigative Reporting

Homes burn in Malibu along PCH during the Palisades Fire on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. (Photo byDavid Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Battle over smoke-damaged homes from LA County wildfires could reshape fire insurance

Billions of dollars are at stake as bills move through the Legislature and lawsuits move...

CHP probes complaints that Hemet Unified is working bus drivers to exhaustion
Inland Empire sheriffs transfer detainees to ICE at rates above state average, data shows
‘Critical’ staffing issues, officer missteps blamed in teen’s death at LA County juvenile facility

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