Unemployment fraud, misconduct by federal agents, and burglars hit Burbank trading cards shop
— Two dozen Los Angeles County employees are facing felony grand theft for fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits while allegedly working full-time between 2020 and 2023. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office says the fraud occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and amounts to $741,518. “My office...
Long Beach police arrest man who fatally struck pedestrian after argument
Police say that the 28-year-old Lynwood man intentionally struck the pedestrian as he crossed Newport Avenue at around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Howard’s Abrupt Shutdown: 70-Year Appliance Empire Crumbles Overnight
Howard’s Appliance Corp., a fixture in Southern California’s home goods sector since 1946, shuttered all its stores on December 6, 2025, catching employees, suppliers and customers off guard. The chain, which operated at least eight locations including La Habra, Tustin, Covina, Westminster, Long Beach, Laguna Hills...
24 Los Angeles County Employees Accused of $740,000 Unemployment Fraud
Los Angeles County is grappling with a significant scandal, as 24 county employees stand accused of defrauding the state's unemployment system for more than $740,000. Eleven of these individuals were recently charged with felony grand theft as disclosed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, reported...
Costco Unveils Deep December Discounts on Bestselling Items Across Southern California
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. This December, Costco shoppers in Southern California can enjoy substantial savings as the retailer launches impressive clearance deals on a wide variety of popular products. At locations including Eastvale, La Habra, and City of Industry, discounts range...
6-year-old boy found safe after going missing in Huntington Beach, police say
A 6-year-old boy has been found safe after going missing from his apartment complex in Huntington Beach overnight, police said.
Med Examiner Identifies Man Found Dead in Pearlblossom
A 68-year-old man discovered unresponsive at a residence in Pearlblossom, prompting an investigating into the death, was identified Friday. Deputies were called at 5:41 p.m. Monday to the 13800 block of East Avenue T 10, near 138th Street East, where they found the victim, said Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department...
19-year-old killed, over 12 detained in Anaheim officer-involved shooting
At least one teen was killed and more than a dozen people were detained following an officer-involved shooting in Anaheim overnight, authorities confirmed Sunday morning. The shooting happened around 9:32 p.m. Saturday, officials said, after two officers patrolling the 800 block of South Philadelphia Street...
Family members search for missing 23-year-old Southern California man
Family members are searching for a missing Southern California man. Harrison Charles Herendeenhill, 23, was reported missing on Dec. 5, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Herendeenhill, who is considered at-risk, was last seen on the 24400 block of McBean Parkway in Valencia. He stands 6...
Teen Girl Suffering From Depression Goes Missing in Palmdale
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sunday circulated a photo of a 17-old-girl suffering from depression who went missing in Palmdale. Deliah Alvarado was last seen at 4:20 pm. Saturday in the 36000 block of Summerholly Circle, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Alvarado was described as a...
