CHP Gets Suspect's Goat | Vigilante Tries To Search Notorious Lake For Bodies | Teacher Arrested: Patch PM

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday, Jan. 28:

Vigilante's Search For Bodies In Notorious LA Lake Halted By Officials: Reports

A local businessman's plans to conduct an underwater search of MacArthur Park Lake was stopped by city officials.

OC City Lowers Flags For ICE Enforcement Deaths

An Orange County city has lowered its flag to half-staff in memory of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and others.

Seniors Get Free Admission To San Diego Zoo Safari Park In February

The Escondido-based park is offering people 65 and older free admission during Seniors Free Month.

CHP Gets Suspected DUI Driver's Goat In Temecula Arrest

Temecula's California Highway Patrol officers recently pulled over a driver on suspicion of DUI. Then, they got his goat.

Maserati Driver Ditches Car After Fatal Valley Hit And Run: Report

An 80-year-old man and his dog were killed in the crash Tuesday night.

OC Family Grieves For Pregnant Mother, Sister Who Was Killed In DUI Crash: Report

The family of a 24-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn child who were killed Sunday morning in Orange County are speaking out.

Carlsbad Teacher Arrested On Suspicion Of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

The California DOJ's Special Prosecutions Section is handling the case.

Sightings Of 'Man With A Gun' Prompt RivCo Elementary School Lockdown

Classes are back in session at this Riverside County elementary.

Palm Desert Home Built For Late ‘Striking Viking’ Listed At $5.5 Million

The owner, who died in November 2025 at age 73, founded Coachella Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo in 1987.