Erika I. Ritchie

A Dana Point couple, whose son is serving prison time in Japan following a car crash, hopes a visit by the Japanese Prime Minister this week with President Joe Biden could help in getting him transferred to the United States.

Crime and Public Safety |
California parents hope Japanese PM visit could help transfer their jailed Navy Lt. son to the US

January 12, 2023 at 10:02 a.m.

A Dana Point couple, whose son is serving prison time in Japan following a car crash, hopes a visit by the Japanese Prime Minister this week with President Joe Biden...

The accident occurred off Camp Pendleton on Oct. 13 when the seafaring Amphibious Combat Vehicle, known as an ACV, rolled over in the surf. Officials said none of the three crew inside were injured.

Camp Pendleton Amphibious Assault School commander relieved during investigation into vehicle flip

January 12, 2023 at 4:16 a.m.

The accident occurred off Camp Pendleton on Oct. 13 when the seafaring Amphibious Combat Vehicle, known as an ACV, rolled over in the surf. Officials said none of the three crew...

And even as the high tides and winter swell subside, lifeguards warn conditions along the coast will be dangerous and people should stay out of the water.

Weather |
18-foot waves pummel piers, chunk out sand and flood parking lots along Southern California coast

January 8, 2023 at 5:34 a.m.

And even as the high tides and winter swell subside, lifeguards warn conditions along the coast will be dangerous and people should stay out of the water.

The system dropped less rain than expected and quickly moved through the region. But some beaches lost a significant amount of shoreline.

Weather |
Big waves slam beaches and streets flood – but Southern California escapes major storm damage

January 6, 2023 at 4:22 a.m.

The system dropped less rain than expected and quickly moved through the region. But some beaches lost a significant amount of shoreline.

Wildlife officials say the bird is eating and looks good but stress people flocking to see it need to keep their distance to keep the bird healthy.

Environment |
Snowy owl 3,000 miles from home appears healthy in Southern California neighborhood

January 5, 2023 at 8:23 a.m.

Wildlife officials say the bird is eating and looks good but stress people flocking to see it need to keep their distance to keep the bird healthy.

Sea lions and other marine mammals are federally protected, and shooting a sea lion violates federal law.

Crime and Public Safety |
California sea lions are frequently shot in violation of federal protections

December 10, 2022 at 2:01 p.m.

Sea lions and other marine mammals are federally protected, and shooting a sea lion violates federal law.

The sailors were treated for dehydration or other "minor" injuries, a Navy spokesman said.

Fire breaks out on USS Abraham Lincoln training off Southern California, injures 9 sailors

December 1, 2022 at 4:58 a.m.

The sailors were treated for dehydration or other "minor" injuries, a Navy spokesman said.

The torpedo used for exercises has no "no propulsion system or explosives" a Navy official said.

California News |
Lightweight Navy torpedo found floating in ocean off California coast

November 22, 2022 at 3:07 a.m.

The torpedo used for exercises has no "no propulsion system or explosives" a Navy official said.

The branch has a new "talent management" program focused on maturing the force by retaining Marines who excel in their jobs and assign them or promote them to roles where they can build on previously learned skills.

National News |
New effort to keep talented Marines in the service helps hit recruitment goals

November 8, 2022 at 4:33 a.m.

The branch has a new "talent management" program focused on maturing the force by retaining Marines who excel in their jobs and assign them or promote them to roles where...

Pfc. 1st Class Javier F. Pong of New Mexico was pronounced dead on Sept. 27.

News |
18-year-old Marine recruit collapses during training, dies at Camp Pendleton hospital

October 9, 2022 at 10:56 a.m.

Pfc. 1st Class Javier F. Pong of New Mexico was pronounced dead on Sept. 27.

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