Man threatens person with replica firearm, prompts SWAT response, police say
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest after pointing a replica weapon at a person and prompting a SWAT response Saturday night, police said. Long Beach police said Sokhom Yay was arguing with another person around 6:18 p.m. in the 500...
Fatal Hit-and-Run Leaves Female Bicyclist Dead in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, CA — Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision that claimed the life of an adult female bicyclist Saturday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2026, at the intersection of Redondo Avenue and East 2nd Street. Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the scene at...
Rain expected to roll into parts of Southern California on Tuesday
The National Weather Service called the incoming rain a "routine storm" that will mostly occur overnight.
This Unassuming Burger Joint In California Has Chili Cheese Fries That Are Absolutely To...
Hidden among Long Beach’s bustling streets, Jim’s Burgers serves up chili cheese fries so legendary they’ve created their own gravitational pull for locals and visitors alike. This corner establishment with its bold red-and-white exterior isn’t trying to be trendy – it’s too busy being delicious....
Local Orange County School District Considers Supporting ICE
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School Board members are considering supporting ICE and other law enforcement agencies on the heels of students walking out of the classroom last week to protest the federal deportation efforts. At the same time, officials are looking to comply with a new state law by considering a...
Chino Hills man, 65, worked as Chinese ‘covert agent’ in Southern California
A 65-year-old San Bernardino County man was sentenced to four years in prison for his role as a covert agent for the People’s Republic of China, federal officials announced Monday. Officials with the United States Attorney’s Los Angeles Office said that between 2022 and January 2024, Yaoning “Mike” Sun, a Chino...
Candidate For Long Beach Mayor Calls on Gangs to Oppose ICE
A candidate for Long Beach mayor called on 55 local gangs to oppose ICE operations. Rogelio Martinez posted a video to social media where he calls for gang leaders from Latino, Cambodian, Pacific Islander, Black, and Filipino groups to rally against ICE. Martinez also says he knows how to remove ICE agents...
Wolf’s return to LA County is 1st in over a century
The black-coated 3-year-old female arrived Saturday morning around 6 a.m. in the mountains north of Santa Clarita.
A suspect DUI driver was arrested after a police pursuit in coastal Orange County
DUI (misdemeanor or felony depending on prior history and injuries) Evading a police officer (misdemeanor or felony) Reckless driving (possible additional charge) Jail time (from a few days up to several years if charged as felony evading) Fines (can reach several thousand dollars) Probation. Mandatory DUI classes....
Homeless population in Orange County sees increase over 6 years
Orange County’s homeless population has grown by 15.8% from the 2019 to 2024 OC PIT Count. The Point‑in‑Time Count, a federal survey conducted every two years, captures a snapshot of homelessness on specific nights each survey year. The 2019, 2022, and 2024 counts show shifting trends that reflect economic pressures,...
