U-Haul truck loaded with ‘irreplaceable’ antiques stolen in Long Beach
A Long Beach antique dealer is still reeling from shock after a U-Haul truck packed with about 130 antique pieces from the 1920s and 1930s was stolen right in front of her home this week. Khobe DeLuca, who had just presented precious items at the LA Pottery Show in Glendale...
Long Beach Cook Sentenced 15 Years For Huntington Beach Kidnapping
A Long Beach man has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for a violent downtown Huntington Beach kidnapping and sexual assault that rattled the coastal city in June 2021. Florentino Contreras Bacilio, 52, was convicted by a jury in late February and received his sentence at a hearing on Friday. His...
Council moves forward with hospital action plan in response to possible ER closure
City Council this week unanimously agreed to move forward with a Mission Hospital strategy framework for the city to approach the possible closure of the emergency room and larger site changes at Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. Councilmembers voted 4-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Hallie Jones was absent) on Tuesday...
Could your pet be Long Beach’s Favorite?
“This is my son, Gumbo.” Ashley Jones, executive director of Partners of Parks, thus introduced her new family member at the March 10 Long Beach City Council. Gumbo attended the meeting as ambassador for Jones’ presentation of Long Beach’s Favorite Pet, a competition and celebration of the city’s pets and the people...
Medical Examiner IDs Bellfower Shooting Victim
A 37-year-old man who was found fatally shot in Bellflower was identified Friday by county authorities. Homicide detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Friday are investigating the death of a man who was found shot in Bellflower and the suspected shooter is on the loose. Juan Corrales...
9 California Bakeries Where Everything Disappears Before Noon
California is home to some of the most talented bakers in the world, and their creations sell out fast. From flaky croissants to pillowy doughnuts, these spots draw long lines before the sun is even fully up. If you sleep in, you might miss out on something truly special. Here...
Garden Grove Launches Disneyland Resort Shuttle Service to Replace ART Buses
With the Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) bus system set to shut down on March 31, 2026, the City of Garden Grove and the Garden Grove Tourism Improvement District (GGTID) are launching a replacement shuttle system for guests staying at nearby hotels. ART Shuttle Service Shutdown. For decades, millions of...
One of The Most Anticipated Films of The Year Hits SoCal Theaters
"Keeping In The Shadows" took six years to film, focusing on surfing and universal themes. The film explores disconnecting from instant gratification and pursuing genuine, shared experiences. Sold-out premieres reflect audience connection; hard work and collaboration central to project’s success. There are passion...
Police Search For Road Rage Suspect Who Hurled Bike At Vehicle In California
Police in California are searching for a cyclist captured on video throwing his bike at a vehicle in a road rage incident. The Santa Ana Police Department shared a video of the Feb. 27 altercation, which took place in traffic on 1st Street. The video shows a man hurling his bicycle over the hood of […]
Wolf spotted in California city for the first time in nearly a century
Every once in a while, wildlife reminds you that the map isn’t as settled as we think. Predators that once vanished from parts of the country have a way of quietly working their way back when conditions allow. That’s exactly what happened recently in Southern California, where a gray wolf showed up in an area...
