Longtime appliance retailer closes stores, files for bankruptcy
A well-known appliance chain has shuttered all its locations and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And recent customers have expressed concerns since the Southern California retailer took these steps so soon after Black Friday. “Despite our best efforts to overcome tariffs, declines in consumer spending, and other...
The best thrift stores in long beach for vintage, furniture, and everyday finds
Thrifting in Long Beach, CA still has its own unique rhythm. While resale apps and curated pop-ups have changed parts of the scene, there are plenty of local thrift shops where good finds still turn up if you’re willing to look. From classic charity stores to more curated vintage spots, Long Beach offers options...
Two nabbed for stealing checks from mailboxes in Ojai, Ventura County
Two Montebello men were arrested in what's believed to be a large-scale mail theft operation, involving stealing checks from mostly "affluent communities," according to authorities. Ojai has been seeing an uptick of mail theft targeting monetary checks from U.S. Postal Service collection boxes for some months with...
Publisher’s Perspective: Four Irvine Councilmembers Betray Veterans … Again!
I wrote an article in May regarding four Irvine City Councilmembers — William Go, James Mai, Melinda Liu, and Kathleen Treseder. On May 27th, these four Councilmembers voted to break a promise that the City of Irvine made 11 years ago to veterans and their families to build a Veterans Memorial Park & Cemetery on the...
The CHP’s Westminster branch will conduct a DUI and CDL Checkpoint on Dec. 15
The California Highway Patrol, Westminster Area, will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver license checkpoint on Monday, December 15, 2025, somewhere within an unincorporated area of Orange County. The CHP Westminster Area office is responsible for patrolling and conducting checkpoints throughout...
Man killed in Downey shooting
DOWNEY — Police were investigating the shooting death of a man in Downey on Friday. The shooting occurred around midnight in an accessory dwelling unit adjacent to a home near Patton Road and Fontana Street. ABC7 reported from the scene that a 33-year-old San Pedro man was killed in...
Man With Medical Conditions Goes Missing in Norwalk
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sunday circulated a photo of a 74-year-old man with medical conditions who went missing in Norwalk. Jose Barajas was last seen about 1 p.m. Saturday, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Barajas was described as a 5-foot, 6-inch tall Latino man weighing...
L.A. Authorities Step Up Security at Hanukkah Events After Australia Attack
Authorities were providing extra patrols at Jewish facilities and Hanukkah events throughout Los Angeles County Sunday after a deadly attack in Australia killed at least 11 people who were gathered at a beach to celebrate the first day of the Jewish holiday.
The Massive Secondhand Shop In California Where $35 Still Buys Bags Of Rare Finds
In the shadow of Disneyland’s fantasy kingdom sits a different kind of magical realm where the treasures are real and the prices won’t make your credit card weep. The Anaheim Thrift Store stands as a monument to sustainable shopping in a world increasingly dominated by fast fashion and disposable goods.
Arson investigators called to Santa Clarita fire that destroyed home
Los Angeles County arson investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that destroyed a home in Santa Clarita on Saturday afternoon.
