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Nathaniel Percy

Nathaniel Percy has worked for the Southern California News Group since 2014 covering a wide range of topics including community sports and cities in Orange County, as well as crime and public safety in the South Bay and Long Beach. Prior to SCNG, Nathaniel spent five years covering community sports for the La Habra Journal, an independent bi-monthly community newspaper. Nathaniel also does freelance play-by-play broadcast work for high school football and baseball.

Location: Long Beach, California, USA

Jazmin Delgado holds a photo of her cousin Armando Morales at a memorial at Santa Ana High School in Santa Ana, CA on Monday, May 12, 2025. Morales died from stab wounds he received during a fight near the school on Wednesday, May 7th. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Parents of teen stabbed to death at Santa Ana High School file claim against district

June 24, 2025 at 3:13 p.m.

The claim alleges the district knew that fights occurred on or near campus but failed to provide enough security for students.

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7 charged in $100 million jewelry heist from Brinks truck en route to Pasadena

June 17, 2025 at 3:19 p.m.

The men followed the truck 300 miles from San Mateo to Lebec before breaking in and stealing 24 of the 73 bags inside, prosecutors said. The heist was called the...

A object is thrown towards the police as protesters face off with LAPD as they push them back from the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building during the ‘No Kings’ protests in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)

Man who allegedly bragged about hurling rocks at CHP cars and setting fire in LA faces charges

June 17, 2025 at 12:53 p.m.

The District Attorney also announced charges against 4 others accused of inciting violence and destruction during protests that took place in the downtown Los Angeles area for more than a...

Man arrested on suspicion of fatal shooting at Anaheim motel

June 16, 2025 at 8:57 a.m.

Police responding to a shooting at the Villa Inn.

Protesters, opposed to Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Southern California this week, hold up signs and walk through the intersection of State College Boulevard and Gene Autry Way, in front of Angel Stadium, in Anaheim on Thursday. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

LAPD, sheriff’s deputies and the CHP get ready for a protest-filled weekend

June 13, 2025 at 7:27 a.m.

A judge was set to rule on the matter of keeping troops in California on Tuesday after a successful appeal by President Donald Trump.

Protesters confront police on the 101 Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Center of downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, June 8. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

4 men charged on suspicion of having destructive devices, assaulting officers during anti-ICE protests

June 11, 2025 at 2:57 p.m.

The men could face federal prison sentences of one year to 10 years if convicted.

Protesters march through downtown condemning the amped-up ICE sweeps in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

LA County DA to criminals tied to protests: ‘We will track you down’

June 11, 2025 at 3:45 p.m.

Federal authorities announced charges against two men accused of possessing destructive devices during protests in Paramount and L.A.

The California Highway Patrol along with Los Angeles police prepare to lock down the streets as a 8 p.m. curfew goes into effect in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 10. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)

LA mayor orders downtown curfew as city reaches ‘tipping point’ following days of violence, vandalism

June 11, 2025 at 8:45 a.m.

The downtown curfew will be in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, with violators subject to arrest and prosecution.

Police officers in riot gear stand in downtown Los Angeles close to City Hall during an anti-ICE protest on Sunday, June 8. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)

At least 40 arrests made during LA anti-immigration-enforcement protests

June 10, 2025 at 7:02 a.m.

Waymo temporarily suspended its ride-hailing service in downtown Los Angeles after a half-dozen of its self-driving cars were set on fire.

Suspect identified in death of homeless man near Westminster public library

June 4, 2025 at 1:24 p.m.

James Metcalf, 54, was taken into custody earlier in the day Monday, before the victim's body was found, on suspicion of vandalism, police said.

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