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Sierra van der Brug
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Southern California News Group Journalist
LA Daily News, OC Register + 9 Publications
UC Santa Barbara Alum
Formerly: Santa Barbara Independent

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2 arrested after teens attack Hermosa Beach man, authorities say
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2 arrested after teens attack Hermosa Beach man, authorities say
In an assault caught on camera, the group hit the man, 56, with a pizza box and kicked him.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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2 arrested after teens attack Hermosa Beach man, authorities say
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2 arrested after teens attack Hermosa Beach man, authorities say
In an assault caught on camera, the group hit the man, 56, with a pizza box and kicked him.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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500 Thanksgiving turkeys stolen in Lake Elsinore
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500 Thanksgiving turkeys stolen in Lake Elsinore
The turkeys were going to be given to community members by a nonprofit group.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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San Bernardino County Sheriff’s detective honored for ‘heroic’ freeway takedown of suspect in killing of deputy
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San Bernardino County Sheriff’s detective honored for ‘heroic’ freeway takedown of suspect in killing of deputy
Shaun Wallen previously was honored with a Public Safety Medal of Valor for his response to the 2015 San Bernardino terror attack.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Suspects planned a rideshare crash on freeway in San Bernardino to get insurance payout, investigators say
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Suspects planned a rideshare crash on freeway in San Bernardino to get insurance payout, investigators say
The California Department of Insurance is urging the public to be aware of fraudulent collision schemes.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Burglar on bicycle targeted over 30 North Hollywood food spots, prosecutors say
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Burglar on bicycle targeted over 30 North Hollywood food spots, prosecutors say
Juan Montes, 26, was arrested after the month-long string of burglaries.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Man targets estranged wife’s family in Baldwin Park, killing 2 adults and injuring a child, authorities say
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Man targets estranged wife’s family in Baldwin Park, killing 2 adults and injuring a child, authorities say
The suspected shooter was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in Anaheim.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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In reports, state officials allege senior living homes failed to follow emergency evacuation procedures as deadly Eaton fire raged
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In reports, state officials allege senior living homes failed to follow emergency evacuation procedures as deadly Eaton fire raged
The state investigation resulted in citations for facilities in Altadena and Pasadena; both facilities are appealing.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Evacuation warnings issued in LA city and county burn scar areas as rainstorm approaches
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Evacuation warnings issued in LA city and county burn scar areas as rainstorm approaches
The storm is expected to roll in to Southern California on Thursday.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Biggest fall rainstorm yet heads towards Southern California, landing Thursday
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Biggest fall rainstorm yet heads towards Southern California, landing Thursday
The storm may be the first big winter storm of this season, forecasters said.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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ICE agent points firearm at woman in car filming in Santa Ana, prompting police response
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ICE agent points firearm at woman in car filming in Santa Ana, prompting police response
The agent, who identified himself to police, said the woman was following and filming him Sunday afternoon.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Man arrested after fatal double stabbing in Chatsworth
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Man arrested after fatal double stabbing in Chatsworth
Both victims were men, approximately 50-60 years old.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Police working the Palisades fire response had communication, technology difficulties, LAPD report says
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Lack of coordination led to evacuation delays and chaos during Palisades fire, LAPD report says
The report cited the need for better radio reception, a unified command and consistent recordkeeping.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Ontario man argued with ICE officers before reversing his SUV at them, Feds say in court papers
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Ontario man argued with ICE officers before reversing his SUV at them, Feds say in court papers
A criminal complaint against Carlos Jimenez, accusing him of assault on a federal officer, was filed Friday, Oct. 31.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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A Homeland Security officer is involved in an Ontario shooting
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A Homeland Security officer is involved in an Ontario shooting
The shooting happened on South Vineyard Avenue.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy shot in Rancho Cucamonga; suspect flees on motorcycle before flipping into air
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San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy shot in Rancho Cucamonga; suspect flees on motorcycle before flipping into air
Deputies had arrived, just after 12:30 p.m., to the 12300 block of Hollyhock Drive — responding to a call about an armed man threatening a woman.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Emergency response trailer stolen from La Crescenta
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Emergency response trailer stolen from La Crescenta
Over $17,000 worth of emergency supplies for the Community Emergency Response or CERT, were in the trailer, a volunteer said.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Crews battling fire at General Motors design center in Pasadena; 4th alarm called
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Crews battling fire at General Motors design center in Pasadena; 4th alarm called
No civilian injuries were reported.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Armed home invaders tie up victims, steal jewelry and car from Arcadia home
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Armed home invaders tie up victims, steal jewelry and car from Arcadia home
The robbery was reported just before 1 p.m. on Oct. 22.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Federal agent and suspect injured in South Los Angeles shooting
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Federal agent and suspect injured in South Los Angeles shooting
The shooting was reported about 8:50 a.m. in the 400 block of East 20th Street.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Thousands unite at ‘No Kings’ protests across Southern California
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Thousands unite at ‘No Kings’ protests across Southern California
More than 2,600 rallies were planned across the nation, including dozens from Los Angeles to the Inland Empire.
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October 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Palisades fire suspect indicted by grand jury, faces new charges
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Palisades fire suspect indicted by grand jury, faces new charges
If convicted, Jonathan Rinderknecht could face up to 45 years in prison.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Heavy rain hits Southern California; Evacuations ordered for 120 Palisades homes
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Heavy rain hits Southern California; Evacuations ordered for 120 Palisades homes
The first substantial rainstorm of the fall season brought the threat of mudslides, flooding, possible thunderstorms, rescues, and an evacuation order for parts of one Los Angeles community devasta…
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October 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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2 teachers allegedly stabbed by ex-student at Torrance special-ed school
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3 staffers allegedly stabbed by ex-student at Torrance special-ed school
The violence broke out at Switzer Learning Center, a private K-12 special-education school.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Women accused of posing as cleaning crew suspected of multiple San Fernando Valley burglaries
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Women accused of posing as cleaning crew suspected of multiple San Fernando Valley burglaries
Police said they recovered $50,000, high-end bags and burglary tools in the suspects’ apartment and cars.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM