LA County Probation Faces High Turnover Despite Recruitment Push
LA County Probation struggles with high turnover despite recruitment efforts, with a 36% vacancy rate. Nearly 70% of new hires leave within a year. Staffing issues persist amid juvenile hall crises, prompting a call for court-appointed management.
Malibu’s Wildfire-Scarred Beachfront Lots Hit the Market—Some Asking as Much as $6 Million
Homeowners are listing their burned lots in a ritzy area of L.A. County as rebuilding efforts have been slow-going.
Health officials investigate unusual outbreak in Long Beach
Health officials in Long Beach are urging residents to take steps to reduce flea exposure and protect public health after confirming a higher than average number of flea-borne typhus infections so far this year. As of July 31, 2025, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has reported 20 confirmed...
Pets End up in LA Shelters After Owners Detained in Immigration Raids
Pets End up in LA Shelters After Owners Detained in Immigration Raids
‘He’s not doing anything’; LA County lieutenant running to unseat Sheriff Robert Luna
LOS ANGELES - Oscar Martinez, a Marine veteran and LA County Lieutenant, is running to unseat his boss, Sheriff Robert Luna. Martinez said he’s running because he wants to see real change in the department—and, simply put, believes Sheriff Luna isn’t doing enough. What they're saying: —...
Contract Retaliation and Mismanagement: WestCal Academy’s Battle Against LA County Probation Department
WestCal Academy® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers vocational programs in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards, and the University of California system. WestCal® began working in LA County’s probation system in 2023. The organization...
ICE officers barred from using deceptive tactics in Southern California home raids
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are no longer allowed to identify themselves as local police or use deceptive tactics during home arrests in Southern California, following a court-approved settlement reached in a class action lawsuit. The settlement, approved Monday by U.S. District Court Judge Otis...
Man’s slaying in Long Beach was ‘family matter,’ police say
The Long Beach Police Department announced they’ve made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a man on July 31, chalking up the slaying to “an interaction involving a family matter.” Rickie Taylor, a 27-year-old Long Beach resident, was shot in the chest near the intersection of Bort Street and Long Beach Boulevard at...
California Man Allegedly Sent Money to ISIS, Faces Charges
Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, 28, from Long Beach, California, was arrested for allegedly sending money to ISIS and expressing support for the group. He faces up to 20 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
Flea-borne virus outbreak reported in Long Beach
Long Beach is experiencing a localized typhus outbreak and an increase in infections this year, city officials said Monday. The city has reported 20 cases as of July 31, a 66% increase compared to 12 cases during the same period last year. Officials said the city is expected to surpass its 2021 record of 28 cases...
