February 04, 2026

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February 03, 2026 • 10:11 PM EDT David Hill dies in pedestrian wreck on State Route 62 at Adeline Way

Authorities report that David James Hill, a 62-year-old local resident, lost his life after being struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning. What Happened in the Crash? The collision took place just before 5:40 a.m. at the intersection of State ...

February 03, 2026 • 9:34 PM EDT Stefhanie Vargas dies in pedestrian accident on North Rancho Drive

A tragic pedestrian incident claimed the life of 21-year-old Stefhanie Vargas early Monday morning south of Arvin, according to authorities. What Happened in the Crash? The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a 23-year-old man drivin ...

February 03, 2026 • 2:35 PM EDT Paul Fletcher Jr. arrested in hit-and-run crash on Sycamore Avenue

Authorities arrested 37-year-old Paul Anthony Fletcher Jr. following a deadly hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian in the 300 block of Sycamore Avenue. The incident occurred late Monday night, with the suspect booked into San ...

February 03, 2026 • 8:43 AM EDT Chuck Negron, Lead Vocalist and Founding Member of 3 Dog Night, Dies at 83

Chuck Negron, a founding member and lead singer of the iconic 1970s rock band 3 Dog Night, has died at age 83. Negron passed away on Feb. 2. The group rose to fame with chart-topping hits such as "Joy to the World," which reached No. 1 in 1971. Duri ...

February 03, 2026 • 8:38 AM EDT Chuck Negron, 3 Dog Night Founding Member, Dies at 83

Chuck Negron, a co-founder of the legendary 1970s rock band 3 Dog Night, has died at age 83. He passed away on Feb. 2. The group skyrocketed to fame with timeless hits such as "Joy to the World," which remains one of their signature tracks. Negron's ...

February 02, 2026 • 12:06 PM EDT Salvador Lopez arrested in single-vehicle crash near State Route 138

A tragic single-vehicle accident on Highway 138 in Phelan resulted in one fatality, two injuries, and the arrest of 31-year-old Salvador Robles Lopez from Lancaster on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter while driving under the influence. What Ha ...

February 01, 2026 • 11:59 PM EDT Phillip Villafana dies in pedestrian crash on North Euclid Street

A 27-year-old man from Long Beach lost his life in a tragic pedestrian accident in Santa Ana when he was struck by a vehicle driven by someone suspected of driving under the influence. Authorities responded to the scene at the Orange Coin Car W ...

February 01, 2026 • 1:49 AM EDT Julianna Jarvis hurt in head-on crash on Highway 299 west of Big Bar

Four individuals lost their lives, and two others sustained serious injuries in a devastating head-on crash along State Route 299 in Trinity County. The California Highway Patrol reported the incident occurred west of Big Bar. What Happened ...

February 01, 2026 • 12:30 AM EDT Jesus Leon killed in hit-and-run accident on 5 Freeway in Irvine

A tragic hit-and-run incident on the 5 Freeway in Irvine left Jesus Leon, a devoted family man, in critical condition, ultimately resulting in his declaration as brain-dead. The collision occurred as Leon and his wife traveled to work, struck f ...