Stripper Accused Of Decapitating Boyfriend | Driverless Taxi Hits Child | Vigils For Alex Pretti: Patch PM

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday, Jan. 29:

2 Brothers Dead Following LA County Apartment Explosion

One brother was a 24-year-old guardsman, the other was a 13-year-old altar boy, according to their family.

Waymo Driverless Taxi Hits Child Near Santa Monica Elementary School

Federal authorities have launched an investigation into the crash.

OC Stripper Accused Of Decapitating Boyfriend Arrested In Mexico

The 23-year-old woman fled to Mexico immediately after committing the crime, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said.

After Father’s ICE Detention, RivCo Student Fights To Support Family, Continue College

The 19-year-old now works long hours to cover rent, legal fees and basic expenses while trying to continue his education.

Temecula Barrel Tasting Event 2026: What To Know When You Go

Choose your own Temecula Valley Wine Country adventure as 30+ wineries open their cellar doors for sampling of never-before-released wine.

San Diego Vigil Planned For Slain Nurse Alex Pretti

Members of National Nurses United will hold a vigil in support of nurse Alex Pretti, who was killed last weekend by federal agents.

Former RivCo Soccer Coach Convicted Of Sex Abuse Faces Sentencing Next Month

The 30-year-old is believed to have abused multiple girls between the ages of 12 and 14.

New Rock Crawling Park Opens In Lake Elsinore: Report

Indoor-outdoor park, The Yard, is designed to offer an off-roading adventure with specially designed courses

Measles Case Reported In South OC

Orange County Health Care Agency officials Wednesday reported a confirmed case of measles in the county this week.

Amber Alert Issued For Abducted SoCal Boy And Girl: CHP

The Amber Alert was issued early Thursday morning for two abducted children and an adult suspect last seen in Los Angeles County.

'Great Turnout, Awful Reason' Candlelight Vigil Draws Close To 1K Peaceful Protesters To Temecula Valley

Some gathered to remember an ICU nurse and a mother killed in Minnesota. Others gathered to remember all who have died at the hands of ICE.

Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour Coming To San Diego

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego will host a stop on this year's tour.