Nevada fugitive apprehended in California after years on the run
A fugitive sex offender wanted in Nevada is back in custody after four years on the run, according to Nevada State Police officials. The U.S. Marshals Service apprehended Preston Jakes on March 13, 2026, in Long Beach, California, as part of a collaborative effort with the Nevada State Police Division of Parole and...
Police in Calif. recover $500,000 worth of stolen catalytic converters
After a monthslong investigation, authorities made several arrests of individuals allegedly involved in a Southern California catalytic converter trafficking ring. On Tuesday, the Baldwin Park Police Department, with support from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's...
Karen Bass’ Chance of Losing to Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles Race—Poll
A new poll revealed the former reality TV star's chances of toppling Mayor Bass in Los Angeles.
LA County reports record typhus outbreak; 90% hospitalized
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Los Angeles County is grappling with an unprecedented surge in flea-borne typhus, as health officials report an all-time high in infections and a staggering rate of severe illness. Residents are being urged to take immediate preventative measures as localized outbreaks expand across the...
Fires break out in Southern California, scorch over 2,500 acres
(This story was updated to add new information and correct a misspelling.) Brush fires ignited across Southern California on Friday, April 3, with a blaze in Riverside County already growing to more than 2,500 acres. It comes as the region faces gusty winds on April 3, with some wind advisories in effect through...
Thousands of immigrants lawfully in California lose CalFresh benefits
Officials say the change will affect an estimated 23,000 people in Los Angeles County. The post Thousands of immigrants lawfully in California lose CalFresh benefits appeared first on LA Local .
6 Innocent Lives Lost in Southern California Police Pursuits This Week, Including Unborn Baby
A series of police pursuits across Southern California has turned deadly this week, leaving six innocent people dead, including an unborn child, and raising renewed concerns about the risks of high-speed chases. Deadly Pomona Crash Claims Expectant Couple. The most recent tragedy unfolded in Pomona on Wednesday...
Planners to consider a coffee shop
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed coffee and desert shop on Monday, April 6, according to a legal notice published in the April 26 edition of the Sun. The proposed coffee shop, if approved, would be 226 Main St., the former home of the Christian...
Lindsey Buckingham Attacked by Stalker in Santa Monica: REPORT
Officials said the suspect is known to Buckingham and has previously been the subject of the LAPD’s Threat Management Unit. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Lindsey Buckingham was targeted in an incident involving a suspected stalker Wednesday morning in Santa Monica, The Los Angeles Times reported. The Los...
Long Beach announces new homeless services provider at City-funded shelter sites
Following a review by the Health and Human Services Department and the City Auditor’s Office, the City identified contract compliance issues with the former operator and began withholding payments in November 2025 while reviewing the matter further. The City immediately took steps to ensure continuity of services for...
