‘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...
Sushi Restaurant in OC was Ordered Closed Due to Sanitation Issues
The Orange County Health Care Agency conducted a routine inspection at Jizake Sushi on August 1 and cited the restaurant for multiple health code violations, resulting in a temporary closure. The inspectors observed rodent activity in critical areas, leading to the suspension of health services. Please note that the...
Ulta Beauty faces criminal charges for allegedly overcharging customers in Long Beach
The company has racked up several fines over the past few years for stores overcharging customers in the LA area. The post Ulta Beauty faces criminal charges for allegedly overcharging customers in Long Beach appeared first on Long Beach Post .
At Home Stores Closing: Full List of Locations
Major sales are underway across the country after the furnishings retailer filed for bankruptcy in June and is closing some of its stores.
Nearly 1M Californians are about to lose health insurance, LA County hit hardest
Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to changes to Medi-Cal that will make treatment for migrants more expensive — and less common, raising a question: Why?
