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Search Continues for Jet Skier Missing in Long Beach After Sunday Incident

Search Continues for Jet Skier Missing in Long Beach After Sunday Incident

Authorities in Long Beach are continuing their search for a jet skier who disappeared on Sunday. The Long Beach Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard responded to 911 calls around 10 p.m. Sunday regarding two missing jet skiers. Lifeguard crews rescued one woman from the water near the Long Beach breakwall, who was subsequently hospitalized in stable condition. The search for the second jet skier, identified as 53-year-old Paul Anthony Carbullido Jr., resumed on Monday morning. An empty jet ski was found around 1:15 a.m., and a second one around 1:45 a.m., but no person was nearby. Carbullido was last seen in the Pacific Ocean, east of the Queens Gate Entrance Channel in Long Beach, around 7 p.m. after separating from a personal watercraft. He is described as having red hair and hazel eyes, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 280 pounds, and wearing a long black shirt, long black baseball shorts, and black sandals. He also has several tattoos, including 'Carbullido' on his stomach, a wolf on his sh...

Two Jet Skiers Rescued After Going Missing Off Long Beach Coast

Two Jet Skiers Rescued After Going Missing Off Long Beach Coast

Two jet skiers who went missing off the Long Beach coast on Sunday night were successfully located after an extensive, hours-long search that extended into Monday. The Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) was alerted around 10 p.m. when two individuals from a large group of jet skiers were reported missing near Alamitos Bay Landing. The U.S. Coast Guard and Long Beach police assisted in the search. The first missing person, a woman believed to be in her 40s, was found on a breakwall, where she flagged down fishermen who contacted the LBFD. She was rescued and assessed, though her hospitalization status is unclear. The second jet skier, 53-year-old Paul Anthony Carbullido, was found early Monday morning. Both jet skis were later discovered in open water by a USCG helicopter.

Lowcountry Agencies Launch Search for Individual After Marina Fall in Charleston, SC

Lowcountry Agencies Launch Search for Individual After Marina Fall in Charleston, SC

Multiple agencies in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina initiated a search operation after a person fell off a boat near the dock at the Harborage at Ashley Marina on Sunday night. Emergency personnel, led by Chief Mike Julazadeh of the Charleston Fire Department, were dispatched to 33 Lockwood Drive just before 8 p.m. The search involved a coordinated effort from various local and federal entities, including the North Charleston and Mount Pleasant Fire Departments, the Charleston Police Department, the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, Charleston County EMS, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Charleston County Rescue. Crews continued their search efforts until after midnight before suspending operations for the night.

First Responders Search for Individual After Boating Incident Near Charleston Dock

First Responders Search for Individual After Boating Incident Near Charleston Dock

First responders initiated a search operation late Sunday night after an individual reportedly fell off a boat near a dock in Charleston. Emergency personnel were dispatched to Lockwood Drive just before 8 p.m. following reports of the incident. Multiple agencies participated in the search, including the Charleston, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant Fire Departments, the Charleston Police Department, the Charleston County EMS, the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Charleston County Rescue. Crews continued their search past midnight before calling it off, with plans to resume the search on Monday morning. This is an ongoing and developing story.

California Lawmakers Advance Bills to Curb Addictive Social Media Features for Minors

California Lawmakers Advance Bills to Curb Addictive Social Media Features for Minors

California's State Senate Appropriations Committee has approved two bills, AB 1709 and AB 2, aimed at regulating social media use among children. AB 1709 seeks to ban social media platforms from offering addictive features, such as auto-scroll, infinite scroll, and notifications, to users under the age of 16. AB 2 would enable parents and children to pursue civil penalties and damages against platforms if a minor experiences harm due to these features. Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal, the Long Beach Democrat behind both bills, highlighted growing bipartisan concern over children's engagement with social media, noting that children spend an average of five hours daily on these platforms. The legislation does not intend to prohibit minors from using social media entirely but rather to ensure platforms offer less addictive options, such as chronological timelines without mainstream features. The proposals are now awaiting a decision from the full State Senate within the next two weeks before potentially moving to ...

California homes face landscaping changes under 'Zone 0' fire rules

California homes face landscaping changes under 'Zone 0' fire rules

California may adopt "Zone 0" rules that could impact property owners statewide. The changes would be phased in over five years.

First Responders Search for Boater After Fall Near Charleston Dock

First Responders Search for Boater After Fall Near Charleston Dock

First responder crews in Charleston, South Carolina, initiated a search operation late Sunday night for an individual who reportedly fell off a boat near a dock. Emergency personnel were dispatched to Lockwood Drive just before 8 p.m. following reports of the incident. The search involved multiple agencies, including the Charleston, North Charleston, and Mt. Pleasant Fire Departments, Charleston Police Department, Charleston County EMS, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, US Coast Guard, and Charleston County Rescue. Crews continued their search efforts past midnight before calling off the operation for the night. The search is scheduled to resume on Monday morning. Further details regarding the individual's identity or the circumstances surrounding the fall have not yet been released.

Sorrento Valley Fire Reaches 25% Containment, Evacuation Warnings Lifted

Sorrento Valley Fire Reaches 25% Containment, Evacuation Warnings Lifted

The Sorrento Fire, which ignited on Sunday afternoon in San Diego's Sorrento Valley, is now 25% contained. The vegetation fire, burning between Sorrento Valley Boulevard and Carmel Mountain Road, grew to 131 acres. While the fire initially threatened nearby structures, forward progress has been stopped. All evacuation warnings have been lifted, though a portion of Zone SDC-1444 (SDC-1444-A) remains under an evacuation order. Firefighters faced difficult access due to the fire burning along a hiking trail and through washouts from a previous fire. Aircraft played a crucial role in stopping the fire's forward spread within approximately an hour, with five fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters operating from Hemet and Ramona, utilizing a nearby golf course for water pickups. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

California Proposes 'Zone 0' Wildfire Regulations Requiring Home Landscaping Changes

California Proposes 'Zone 0' Wildfire Regulations Requiring Home Landscaping Changes

California homeowners in specific high-risk areas could soon be required to implement new landscaping changes under proposed 'Zone 0' wildfire regulations. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection is set to consider adopting these regulations on August 19, with potential implementation as early as next month. These rules target the immediate five feet around a home, an area where wind-blown embers often accumulate and ignite structures. Homeowners would need to remove combustible materials like fallen leaves, woodchips, and dead or dying branches. Additionally, there would be requirements for maintaining plants and trees, ensuring live tree branches are at least 10 feet from chimneys, and using non-combustible pots for plants. Changes to fences and sheds, such as replacing wooden gates with metal ones, may also be mandated. These regulations are part of California's broader wildfire resilience strategy, building upon existing 'Zone 1' and 'Zone 2' defensible space requirements.

Man Feared Drowned in Red River, Rescue Efforts Underway in Fargo-Moorhead

Man Feared Drowned in Red River, Rescue Efforts Underway in Fargo-Moorhead

Rescue crews in Fargo-Moorhead are actively searching for a man who reportedly went underwater in the Red River and did not resurface. The incident was reported approximately three hours prior to the update. Authorities have deployed boats on both sides of the river and have requested drone assistance. Valley Water Rescue has also been called to the scene to aid in the search efforts. Police do not suspect any criminal activity was involved in the incident. The search is ongoing as crews work to locate the individual.

Southern California Braces for Another Significant Heat Wave

Southern California Braces for Another Significant Heat Wave

Southern California is preparing for another substantial heat wave, with temperatures expected to climb starting Tuesday and peak on Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of the region, forecasting highs between 92 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Nighttime lows are anticipated to remain in the 70s in many Los Angeles County valleys, and potentially above 80 degrees in some foothills and mountain communities. Coastal areas, while still experiencing rising temperatures, will see less dramatic increases, with Long Beach projected to reach 86 degrees and Santa Monica 79 degrees. This heat wave is driven by a ridge of high pressure over the desert Southwest, with the most extreme temperatures expected near the Nevada, Arizona, and southeastern California borders, where an extreme heat warning is in effect. Las Vegas could see highs up to 108 degrees, Phoenix up to 112 degrees, and Death Valley potentially 118 degrees. While significant, meteorologists note that thi...

High Surf and Erosion Uncover Decades-Old Infrastructure in Newport Beach

High Surf and Erosion Uncover Decades-Old Infrastructure in Newport Beach

A series of powerful hurricane-driven swells, influenced by a growing El Niño climate pattern, has caused significant sand erosion along the shoreline of Newport Beach, California. This erosion has exposed decades-old infrastructure, including rocks, concrete chunks, and rusted metal rods, near the west jetty at the Wedge, a popular surfing spot. The swells were generated by at least three hurricanes in the central and eastern Pacific since July 2026, including Hurricanes Fausto and Genevieve, which also prompted high surf warnings and life-threatening rip currents across Southern California. The erosion has sparked both curiosity and safety concerns, as lifeguards have reported increased preventive actions and rescues this summer. Additionally, other areas, such as Point Dume State Beach and Tamarack State Beach, have experienced severe erosion and damage due to high tides and surf.