SoCal Athlete's Olympic Upset | Vermin Infestation At Swanky Eatery | Family Held Hostage By Man With Machete

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday, Feb. 11.

Redondo Beach's Madison Chok And Husband Win Silver Medal In Olympics Ice Dancing Upset

Madison Chook of Redondo Beach and her husband, Evan Bates, won a silver medal in ice dancing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Man Armed With Machete Holds Family Hostage In OC: Police

Residents were warned to steer clear of the area while police are engaged in an active standoff Wednesday afternoon.

Driver Rescued From Semi-Truck Left Hanging Over Bridge In Oceanside

The driver was trapped inside the tractor portion of the vehicle, which was dangling roughly 70 feet above the ground, officials said.

Body Found In OC Lake; Deputies Investigate

The body was discovered shortly before 1:30 p.m. in Rancho Santa Margarita Lake in Orange County.

RivCo High School Students Walk Out In Peaceful ICE Protest: 'My Test Got Moved So I Could Make History'

Beaumont High School students exercised their right to peaceful protest amid light rain on Wednesday, carrying signs, banners, and balloons.

Wildomar Illegal Marijuana Grow Shuttered, One Arrested After Neighborhood Tip

Neighbors tipped off Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station deputies of suspect activity on Amatista Avenue. This is what a warrant search found

Vermin Infestation At Santa Monica Restaurant Blamed On Nearby Homeless Shelter: Report

An infestation at swanky Santa Monica restaurant Elephante was caused by vermin from a nearby homeless shelter, an observer claims

Serial Arsonist Suspected In LA House Fire That Killed 2 Senior Sisters: Police

The fire killed two sisters, one in her 70s and the other in her 80s. Authorities believe it may be the work of a serial arsonist.

James Van Der Beek Of 'Dawson's Creek' Fame Dead At 48

The actor died on Wednesday, according to his wife.