Scanner Breaking News
Scanner Breaking News collects current headlines and incident-related updates of interest to scanner listeners, amateur radio operators, public safety radio followers, and Southern California communications hobbyists.
This page is automatically updated from selected RSS feeds and news searches. Items may include breaking fire and law enforcement incidents, public safety radio system changes, radio encryption news, FCC and regulatory updates, and amateur radio news.
SCMA does not control the outside news sources shown here. Links open the original source. For emergencies, evacuation orders, road closures, or official instructions, always rely on local public safety agencies and official alert systems.
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This page is intended as a quick news dashboard for scanner listeners and radio hobbyists. It is not a substitute for official emergency alerts, evacuation orders, road closure information, or instructions from public safety agencies.
Some stories may appear in more than one section. Some outside news sources may use broad wording, so an occasional unrelated item may appear. SCMA periodically reviews and adjusts these feeds to keep the page useful.
Southern California Fire Incidents
Current fire-related headlines and incident updates from Southern California, including brush fires, structure fires, hazmat incidents, evacuations, and major fire department activity.
Southern California Law Enforcement Incidents
Current law enforcement headlines from Southern California, including major police and sheriff incidents, pursuits, standoffs, officer-involved incidents, and other public safety events likely to generate scanner-listener interest.
- The fatal Essex crash occurred Saturday, August 29, 2026, on eastbound Interstate 40 east of Mile Marker 112. Essex, CA – A 24-year-old Aliso Viejo woman was killed after a Chevrolet Suburban collided with a semi tractor-trailer on Interstate 40 in Essex Sat - facebook.comon August 29, 2026 at 8:31 pm
The fatal Essex crash occurred Saturday, August 29, 2026, on eastbound Interstate 40 east of Mile Marker 112. Essex, CA – A 24-year-old Aliso Viejo […]
- The fatal Essex crash occurred Saturday, August 29, 2026, on eastbound Interstate 40 east of Mile Marker 112. Essex, CA – A 24-year-old Aliso Viejo woman was killed after a Chevrolet Suburban collided with a semi tractor-trailer on Interstate 40 in Essex Sat - facebook.comon August 29, 2026 at 8:31 pm
The fatal Essex crash occurred Saturday, August 29, 2026, on eastbound Interstate 40 east of Mile Marker 112. Essex, CA – A 24-year-old Aliso Viejo […]
- ALERT: Family of Bears Becomes Trapped in La Verne Cistern - SGV CityWatchon August 29, 2026 at 7:19 pm
ALERT: Family of Bears Becomes Trapped in La Verne Cistern SGV CityWatch
- He stole nearly $1 million from immigrants in food truck fraud scheme, prosecutors say - Los Angeles Timeson August 29, 2026 at 12:17 pm
He stole nearly $1 million from immigrants in food truck fraud scheme, prosecutors say Los Angeles Times
- Los Angeles County, CA – 1 Person Killed, 1 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident near Rosecrans Ave and Main StAround 2:10 p.m. on August 28, 2026, police officers and Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics responded to Rosecrans Avenue near M - facebook.comon August 29, 2026 at 12:17 am
Los Angeles County, CA – 1 Person Killed, 1 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident near Rosecrans Ave and Main StAround 2:10 p.m. on August 28, 2026, […]
Southern California Public Safety Radio
News about public safety radio systems, dispatch centers, communications upgrades, interoperability, P25 systems, FirstNet, NG911, and related emergency communications topics.
- Citizen: Keeping you safe & informed - Citizen appon August 29, 2026 at 9:01 pm
Citizen: Keeping you safe & informed Citizen app
- Penske To Pay $480K To RivCo As Part Of CA Environmental Lawsuit Settlement - Patchon August 27, 2026 at 2:11 pm
Penske To Pay $480K To RivCo As Part Of CA Environmental Lawsuit Settlement Patch
- Police Scanner San Bernardino Californiapittube Category - Toimihenkilöliitto Ertoon August 10, 2026 at 1:17 pm
Police Scanner San Bernardino Californiapittube Category Toimihenkilöliitto Erto
- Why insurance matters to renters, landlords and California - Jefferson Public Radioon August 6, 2026 at 12:00 am
Why insurance matters to renters, landlords and California Jefferson Public Radio
Radio Encryption News
News about police radio encryption, scanner access, public safety communications transparency, P25 encryption, and the changing ability of scanner listeners to monitor public safety radio traffic.
- Here's Why Users Still Don't Trust Ring Despite New 'Industry Standard' of Privacy - All About Cookieson August 28, 2026 at 8:31 am
Here's Why Users Still Don't Trust Ring Despite New 'Industry Standard' of Privacy All About Cookies
- Ring hopes new encryption tech will ease surveillance fears around its home security cameras - KAKEon August 26, 2026 at 6:00 am
Ring hopes new encryption tech will ease surveillance fears around its home security cameras KAKE
- A change in how CHS gathers 911 information as Seattle Fire radio encryption cuts off most scanner access - CHS Capitol Hill Seattle Newson August 25, 2026 at 3:29 pm
A change in how CHS gathers 911 information as Seattle Fire radio encryption cuts off most scanner access CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News
- LFPD seeks to update its equipment - hometownsource.comon August 22, 2026 at 10:52 am
LFPD seeks to update its equipment hometownsource.com
- Dispatcher charged after PSU police radios hacked by ex-student - Yahooon August 19, 2026 at 8:55 am
Dispatcher charged after PSU police radios hacked by ex-student Yahoo
- Penn State Police Dispatcher Facing Felony Charges After Allegedly Helping Ex-Student Access State Police Radio - Onward Stateon August 19, 2026 at 1:06 am
Penn State Police Dispatcher Facing Felony Charges After Allegedly Helping Ex-Student Access State Police Radio Onward State
- A change in how CHS gathers 911 information as Seattle Fire radio encryption cuts off most scanner access - CHS Capitol Hill Seattle Newson August 25, 2026 at 3:29 pm
A change in how CHS gathers 911 information as Seattle Fire radio encryption cuts off most scanner access CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News
FCC / Regulatory News
FCC and regulatory news affecting amateur radio, public safety radio, land mobile radio, spectrum use, interference, enforcement, licensing, and communications policy.
Ham Radio News
Current amateur radio news, including ARRL updates, Amateur Radio Newsline reports, AMSAT news, emergency communications, licensing, events, and operating topics of interest to SCMA members.
- The ARRL Solar Updateon August 28, 2026 at 11:22 am
Solar activity reached moderate levels this week. Region 4513 was responsible for an M2.2/1B flare that reached its peak on August 26. This event was […]
- The ARRL EME Conteston August 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
- Radio, Learning, and Community at the 2026 ARRL National Convention and Huntsville Hamfeston August 28, 2026 at 9:41 am
- Entrepreneur and Amateur Radio Operator Invests in the Next Generation of Problem Solverson August 21, 2026 at 3:19 am
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced today a historic and transformational $1 million gift from Dr. James M. Galm, W8WTS. An […]
- Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2548 for Friday, August 28th, 2026on August 27, 2026 at 1:31 pm
- AMATEURS RECALL 9/11 TERROR ATTACKS ON 25th ANNIVERSARY - AST SPACEMOBILE'S TESTS ON 800 MHz END ON SEPT. 12 - GRANT WILL FUND PENNSYLVANIA STUDENT […]
- Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2547 for Friday, August 21st, 2026on August 20, 2026 at 12:52 pm
- SWEEPING REVIEW PLANNED FOR FRENCH POTA DESIGNATIONS - RHODE ISLAND POTA ENTHUSIASTS PLAN 'ACTIVATION-A-THON' - ACTIVATOR LIST GROWS FOR CHURCHES […]
- Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2546 for Friday, August 14th, 2026on August 13, 2026 at 12:04 pm
- AMATEUR RADIO RESPONDS TO COLOMBIAN EARTHQUAKE - FCC CHARGES GMRS NETWORK FOUNDER WITH VIOLATIONS - 'FOUR DAYS IN AUGUST' RETURNS TO HUNTSVILLE - […]
- ANS-242 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletinson August 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm
August 30,2026 In this edition: The AMSAT(R) News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur […]
- ANS-235 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletinson August 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm
AMSAT News Service ANS-214August 23, 2026 In this edition: Menon, Adenot Complete Spacewalk to Remove Failed Station Antenna Dr. Carlos Miranda […]
- ANS-228 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletinson August 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm
AMSAT News Service ANS-228August 16, 2026 In this edition: * Call for Presentations: 44th AMSAT Space Symposium* AMSAT CubeSatSim Featured in QST […]