Sydney Barragan

Crime and public safety Reporter

Sydney Barragan

Sydney Barragan is a New York University graduate with dual degrees in Journalism and Public Policy. Before joining the Southern California 色情论坛 Group as a crime and public safety reporter, she honed her skills as a both a reporter and editor at her college paper and was nominated for a Hearst Award.

David Johnson is suspected of Wednesday's fatal shooting.

Crime and Public Safety |
Man suspected of killing sister in Riverside is arrested

September 14, 2024 at 11:17 p.m.

David Johnson is suspected of Wednesday's fatal shooting.

Firefighters entered their fifth day of battling the Airport fire, which has charred over 23,000 acres.

Crime and Public Safety |
Airport fire鈥檚 forward progress stopped as containment starts to climb

September 13, 2024 at 6:21 p.m.

Firefighters entered their fifth day of battling the Airport fire, which has charred over 23,000 acres.

Charlie and Nikki Hoey returned to find rubble where their house once stood in their community near Lake Elsinore.

Crime and Public Safety |
Airport fire destroys homes of 2 brothers, doors apart 鈥� 鈥業t was like a hurricane鈥�

September 12, 2024 at 4:23 p.m.

Charlie and Nikki Hoey returned to find rubble where their house once stood in their community near Lake Elsinore.

The cabin settlement is less than two miles from the remote-control airfield where the Airport fire broke out on Monday.

Crime and Public Safety |
Airport fire destroys cabins in historic Holy Jim Canyon

September 12, 2024 at 10:23 a.m.

The cabin settlement is less than two miles from the remote-control airfield where the Airport fire broke out on Monday.

The Bridge fire burning in the Angeles National Forest north of La Verne since the weekend was at 34,240 charred acres by Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 10, and was still zero percent contained.

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Wildfires rage out of control across Southern California

September 11, 2024 at 4:10 p.m.

The Bridge fire burning in the Angeles National Forest north of La Verne since the weekend was at 34,240 charred acres by Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 10, and was still zero...

Officials said they have yet to assess the full extent of the damage

Crime and Public Safety |
Flames from Airport fire damage communication towers atop Santiago Peak

September 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Officials said they have yet to assess the full extent of the damage

The wildfire raged out of control forcing evacuations, threatening communications equipment on Santiago Peak and shutting down part of Ortega Highway.

Crime and Public Safety |
Airport fire swells to 22,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties, forcing evacuations, road closures and 鈥榠mpinging on structures鈥�

September 11, 2024 at 12:24 p.m.

The wildfire raged out of control forcing evacuations, threatening communications equipment on Santiago Peak and shutting down part of Ortega Highway.

New orders and warnings in areas nearest to the fire came Saturday as 628 firefighting personnel attacked the blaze.

Crime and Public Safety |
Line fire near Highland more than doubles in size Saturday evening to 17,237 acres; evacuations in place

September 11, 2024 at 12:56 p.m.

New orders and warnings in areas nearest to the fire came Saturday as 628 firefighting personnel attacked the blaze.

The power went out in communities from Sylmar to the Inland Empire on Friday and into the night.

Weather |
Sizzling heat zaps power across Southern California, affecting thousands of customers

September 7, 2024 at 10:33 p.m.

The power went out in communities from Sylmar to the Inland Empire on Friday and into the night.

But some relief should come next week, meteorologists say.

Weather |
Soaring temperatures to remain on tap for Southern California this weekend

September 6, 2024 at 7:57 p.m.

But some relief should come next week, meteorologists say.

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