Surfers Targeted In Nearly $1 Million Beach Car Break In Fraud Scheme
LOS ANGELES - Surfers and beachgoers were targeted in a nearly $1 million fraud scheme in which thieves stole bank cards and phones from cars while victims were out in the water - then used the victims' own phones to approve high-dollar purchases, according to federal prosecutors and court papers.Moundir Kamil, 56,...
Cypress School District faces $3.3 million in budget cuts after overspending acknowledged
In a statement released this week by the Cypress Elementary School District, they are looking for ways to shore up budget holes of as much as $3 million. The statement said “as you may recall, in October the district provided an update on its finances after the end of the 2024/25 fiscal year. That update highlighted...
Palmer Luckey says the coolest thing about Anduril expanding is the fighter jets
Anduril on Thursday announced its plans to expand its Southern California presence with a major campus in Long Beach, the town where founder Palmer Luckey grew up.
Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Paris Baguette opens; Zarape to open Feb. 2; more
Missed previous Long Beach Food Scene Intel updates? We got you covered, boo: Click here for the full archive. Long Beach Food Scene Intel is a series from Brian Addison that will recap food news throughout the city, both news that needs just a quick mention, is developing, or repeated news where you might have...
Downey woman sentenced to 14 years in infant daughter’s death
DOWNEY — A woman whose murder conviction was reversed for her infant daughter's death on New Year's Eve in 2013 has pleaded no contest to lesser charges. Ashley Debra Jones was sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in state prison following her plea to one count each of voluntary manslaughter and child abuse resulting in...
Burglars crash getaway cars after Anaheim jewelry store heist
A group of burglars purposefully crashed an SUV into an Anaheim jewelry store before crashing their getaway cars during a police pursuit.
Primecut Taqueria Replacing Pour Vida in Anaheim
Primecut Taqueria, a California-based taqueria specializing in mesquite-charcoal-grilled tacos and Mexican street food, is preparing to open a new location in Anaheim at 215 S. Anaheim Blvd. The company’s third location will move into the former home of Pour Vida Tortillas & Taps, near the Muzeo Museum and Cultural...
Bicyclist killed in Long Beach crash identified
LONG BEACH – A bicyclist who died in a traffic accident in Long Beach was identified by county authorities Friday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office identified Robert Neal as the victim of the fatal accident. Officers responded to reports of an unresponsive person in the center...
Woman admits to embezzling more than half a million dollars from a Conejo Valley...
A woman has pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling more than half a million dollars from a Conejo Valley medical practice. Ida Veronica Hernandez worked as a bookkeeper and office manager for the practice in 2020 and 2021. Ventura County prosecutors say she siphoned money from the business into her bank account and...
Gangbanger with a felony record convicted of shooting a man at a Santa Ana...
Manuel Chairez-Campos, a 32-year-old felon, was convicted yet again on Wednesday of fatally shooting Jorge Velasquez, a 29-year-old man outside of Adolfo’s liquor store, located at 2734 N. Bristol St. in Santa Ana. Chairez-Campos was convicted of felony charges of first-degree murder with a sentencing enhancement for...
