DJ Who Played Kids Parties Drugged, Raped Girl: DA | Chaplain Removed Over Social Media Post: Patch PM

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday, March 3.

Man Tried To Push Pregnant Teen From Moving Car On Busy LA Freeway: CHP

The man, who had recently been released from prison and was wearing an ankle monitor, was on the run for several days, police said.

DJ Who Played Kids Parties Drugged, Raped Teen Girl, DA Says

The 32-year-old Los Alamitos man was charged for the alleged 2025 crime this past week, county prosecutors said.

OC Chaplain Removed After Anti-Muslim Reposts On Social Media, City Says

City officials let go of the volunteer chaplain after finding social media posts he reposted that characterized muslim people as violent.

Prepackaged Cookie Donations Sought For Sailors And Marines In Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo residents can be a part of this special event benefiting the city's adopted Marines.

United Flight Makes Emergency Landing And Evacuation At LAX

United flight #2127 was bound for New Jersey, but had to turn back not long after takeoff amid reports of a possible engine fire.

Toddler Killed, 2 People Injured When Car Backs Into Them In Long Beach: Report

A driver attempting to reverse drove into three people sitting in front of their home, killing a child Monday morning, police say.

2 Killed, 3 Wounded In Motorcycle Club Mass Shooting In Palm Springs

No suspects have been arrested. Investigators are working to determine if the shooting was gang related, police said.

Perfect Storm Is Driving Up CA Gas Prices: What To Know

Before the war, California drivers were already paying the highest gasoline prices in the nation.

Downtown Disney Restaurant Offers Sweet Way To Donate To Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Downtown Disney's Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes offers a sweet donation: $1 per each Make March Matter CrazyShake sold this month.

Riverside County Woman Found Guilty Of Stalking ICE Officer

Cynthia Raygoza, 38, and her co-defendant Ashleigh Brown, 38, of Colorado, are each facing up to five years in federal prison.

Nearly Half Ton Of Liquid Meth Hidden Inside Truck's Fuel Tank At Otay Mesa

Officers inspected the vehicle and found 29 buckets of liquid meth hidden inside the tank, with a total weight of 944.90 pounds.

New 24-Hour Pet Emergency Room Opening in South Bay

A ribbon-cutting for the 24/7 South Bay pet ER is planned for 11:30 am March 4.

Suspect in RivCo Stabbing Dies After Being Shot By Police

The victim has been released from the hospital, police said.

San Diego Gymnastics & Parkour To Open Largest Facility

The new facility will span more than 10,000 square feet and offer classes and programs for children from infancy through age 17.