LA County Jails Struggle with Drug Treatment Demand
LA County jails face a rising demand for opioid addiction treatment, with over 800 inmates on waitlists. Critics cite mismanagement of funds and policy changes limiting access as contributing factors.
The Inhumane Failure of LA’s Homelessness Programs
IAUDIT! - Last year, I wrote about the hellish conditions in many local homeless shelters. Unsanitary facilities, assaults, property crime, and a lack of support services are common throughout the shelter system. In August 2025, independent reporter Sam Quniones detailed the dangerous conditions at a shelter in Los...
Man hospitalized after Los Angeles County deputy opens fire in Bassett
A man is in the hospital after being shot by a deputy following a disturbance call at a business in Bassett on Sunday evening.
High-speed chase along 22 Freeway ends with multi-car crash on Studebaker Road
The chase reached estimated speeds of 90 mph before heading into Long Beach, according to authorities. The post High-speed chase along 22 Freeway ends with multi-car crash on Studebaker Road appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Santa Ana Target theft suspect identified as a weightlifter from Fountain Valley
Santa Ana police detectives were able to identify a male suspect who stole approximately $700 worth of merchandise from the Target on S. Bristol Street. The suspect was identified as Justin Allard, a 39-year-old from Fountain Valley. When security attempted to stop him, he fled in an older model white,...
FBI operations target gang, drug trafficking across SoCal
More than 220 people were arrested over the past month on suspicion of a range of state and federal criminal offenses, including crimes against children, homicide, illegal weapon possession, narcotics, and other related offenses, the FBI announced.
Orange County supervisors criticized for pay raise after bribery scandal
The Orange County Grand Jury released a report blasting the O.C. Board of Supervisors on Monday, calling their decision to raise their salaries 25% in the wake of a scandal dubbed “A Breach of Public Trust in Orange County,” a phrase that also titled the report. The salary increase was approved in June, just days […]
Southern California police department warns holiday shoplifters to stay away
A Southern California police department has a warning for any Christmas Grinches planning to visit its shopping centers this week. “If your last-minute holiday shoplifting plans involve Irvine, strongly reconsider,” the Irvine Police Department posted Monday. “We have extra officers at our retail centers, and the...
Map of evacuation warnings, orders for LA County due to expected storm
Los Angeles County officials released an interactive map of evacuation warnings as the region braces for a storm that is expected to slam Southern California with heavy rain.
100-year-old toymaker draws large crowd to Garden Grove workshop, sells out of toys
A 100-year-old toymaker in Orange County drew a large crowd to his workshop over the weekend and sold out all his hand-made toys.
