Firefighter Detained In Wife's Slaying | ‘Absolute Mosquito Nightmare’ | ICE Opens Fire On Driver: Patch PM

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday, Jan. 21.

SoCal Firefighter Detained In Bludgeoning Death Of Wife In LA County

The woman's firefighter husband was detained in connection with her death, according to authorities.

Residents Face ‘Absolute Nightmare’ As Mosquitoes Inundate South Bay City: Report

Since November, the influx of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes has made life “unbearable" for residents, NBC Los Angeles reported.

Immigration Agent Opens Fire On Driver In LA County: Reports

One federal agent was injured in the incident, which involved a pursuit, according to a report.

Large Aftershock Rattles SoCal Following Magnitude 4.9 Quake

Another big aftershock rattled Southern California early Wednesday morning. Did you feel it?

Mayor Accuses ICE Of Abduction After Gardener Nabbed In Long Beach Tells Agents He’s A Dual Citizen: Report

The mayor of Long Beach referred to the ICE operation as an “abduction,” adding that he found it “deeply disturbing and unacceptable.”

Home Invasion Robbers Terrorize Valley Couple, Leave With 500K In Jewelry: Police

Authorities are working to determine if the robbery is connected to another Valley home invasion.

'Death Cafe' To Take Place In Laguna Beach: What To Know

The next "Death Cafe" will be from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 in Laguna Beach.

SoCal Man Arrested In Suspected Road Rage Attack That Injured Woman, 2 Children

What initially appeared to be a felony hit-and-run was later classified as an intentional and violent assault.

Ice Cream Shop Celebrates New Ownership In RSM

A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held to commemorate the new ownership of Baskin-Robbins on Antonio Parkway. What to know.

Missing Girl Sought Across SoCal

An Ebony Alert is in effect across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties for 14-year-old Kushani Boyd.

Over 3 Million Travelers Flew Through Palm Desert Airport In 2025

The airport handled a record 3.3 million passengers in 2025. Guess which month was the busiest.

Cocktails On The Page: 'Lucy And Desi: The Love Letters' Signing Planned

Plan your trip behind the scenes, toasting one of television's favorite couples, Lucy and Desi Arnaz.