Long Beach sued over fatal police shooting
The father and a brother of an armed man who was fatally shot by Long Beach Police Department officers while at a park in the city’s Cambodia Town area in 2024 sued the city Thursday.
Man, 62, in U.S. illegally, embezzled $7M from Newport Beach employer, feds say
A 62-year-old man from Mexico living in Orange County illegally is accused of embezzling $7 million from a Newport Beach company that specializes in purchasing classic cars, federal officials announced. Alexander G. Ramos, a resident of Newport Beach, had been employed in the company’s risk management department...
4 sentenced for organized retail theft ring targeting Home Depot stores in Southern California
Four men were sentenced for their involvement in an organized retail theft ring that targeted Home Depot stores across Southern California. The group conspired to steal merchandise from over 60 Home Depot stores across Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Ventura counties, according to the California Attorney General’s...
For first time since 1998, LA-Long Beach ports bid harbor rail services
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are now accepting proposals from prospective operators of the shortline railroad serving the largest U.S. container gateway. Pacific Harbor Line has provided the service since 1998, the last time the contract was put out for bid. While the two ports are administered by the...
Dr. Dre, Compton Community Cut Ribbon on New High School
School and community leaders Thursday celebrated the opening of a $200 million campus for Compton High School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an appearance by Dr. Dre, who donated $10 million for a performing arts center. The new 31-acre campus for the nearly 120-year-old school will serve more than 1,800...
Navy sailor accused of bomb threat on plane was traveling to Hawaii training exercise
SAN DIEGO — A U.S. Navy sailor traveling on official orders to a training exercise in Hawaii was arrested after allegedly telling flight attendants that a fellow passenger had a bomb, forcing the evacuation of nearly 300 people and delaying the flight for five hours, authorities said Tuesday. 35-year-old...
A ‘shameful act’: Vandals strike Southnern California military memorial
Officials in Paramount, a small city in southern Los Angeles County, are pleading for the public to help identify vandals who recently struck a solemn armed forces memorial outside City Hall. “We are deeply saddened and troubled to report that the ‘Battlefield Cross and Soldier’ art piece at the Paramount Armed...
California man accused of killing 7 cats with his bare hands: He’s already out...
Santa Ana, California – A 46-year-old man from Santa Ana is facing multiple felony charges after being accused
Long Beach nurses strike for patient safety, staffing
Nurses are taking to the picket lines Thursday morning. Here's what they're hoping to change during the 24 hour strike.
LAist’s Nick Gerda named California Journalist of the Year
Gerda was recognized for his investigative work uncovering the Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do saga.
