World's Oldest Oak Spared | Mom Charged In Son's E-Bike Crash Breaks Silence | Girl, 6, Missing: Patch PM

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday, May 12.

OC Mom Breaks Silence After Son On E-Motorcycle Ran Down Veteran

The Aliso Viejo woman was subsequently arrested after her son was accused of killing an 81-year-old veteran and teacher with his vehicle.

World's Oldest Oak Is Spared From Developers' Bulldozers In Riverside County

The plant is believed to be at least 13,000 years old. An agreement was reached Tuesday to save it.

NBA Player, 29, Found Dead In SoCal Home

The 29-year-old basketball player was found dead inside a Los Angeles home on Monday night.

Girl, 6, Missing For 3 Weeks After LA County Disappearance

The 6-year-old girl was reported missing three weeks ago.

'Brady Bunch' House Now Open For Public Tours In LA, But Tickets Are Limited

Here's everything you need to know to get a chance to step into television history.

Mob Of Teens On E-Bikes Attack Man In Orange County: Report

The attack happened while the man was riding his scooter with his wife when they ran into a group of "a few hundred teens" on e-bikes.

Temecula Pushes Back Against Proposed High-Voltage Power Line Route

A proposed 500-kilovolt transmission line through Temecula and De Luz would not directly serve Southwest Riverside County customers.

Layoffs Climb In The IE's Warehousing, Logistics Sectors

High energy prices, inflation, tariffs, uncertain political headwinds, and accelerated AI adoption are among factors cited by analysts.

New Minor League Hockey Team Coming To North County

The team is set to debut in October at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside.

SoCal Mayor Resigns After Being Charged As A Covert Agent For China

The now-former city leader has agreed to plead guilty to a federal case charging her with doing China's bidding in the U.S.

Santee Lakes Encourages Sun Safety With Free Sunscreen Program

As part of the initiative, three free sunscreen dispensers are currently installed at the park's Sprayground, boat dock and pool areas.

Psychedelic Furs 'Serious Medical Issue' Leads To California Tour Delays, Cancellations In 2026

Spring and summer tour dates for the "Love My Way" and "Pretty In Pink" band are being delayed or canceled. See where.

Popular Burger Chain Closing Multiple CA Locations

The chain has more than 100 locations in California, and the closures will include a total of 55 jobs being cut.