Family devastated after missing mother found dead at L.A. homeless encampment
Family members are devastated after a missing woman was one of two people who were found dead at a homeless encampment in the Westlake district of Los Angeles. On May 12, Lucrecia Macias Barajas, 46, was found dead inside a sidewalk tent that had reportedly been locked from the inside. The body of her male […]
Trader Joe’s Is Opening 5 New Stores in California—Is One Finally Coming to Your Neighborhood?
Trader Joe’s already operates more than 190 stores statewide, but 2025 is proving that the chain still sees plenty of white space in the Golden State. One brand‑new shop just debuted in Los Angeles’ Tarzana neighborhood, and five more California locations are officially on the “coming soon” board—bringing the total...
3 OC middle school students brought semi-automatic gun, ammo to campus: Police
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Three students at Vista View Middle School in Fountain Valley were detained after allegedly bringing a gun and ammunition to campus on Monday. On May 12, Fountain View police responded to the school to investigate a report of a student possibly in possession of a firearm.
Apostille pop-up brings hundreds to OC for certification, many preparing for family separation
The office of the Orange County Clerk-Recorder hosted its third Apostille pop-up, bringing hundreds of people looking to take advantage of their services for various reasons, including possible family separation.
Man lying in roadway killed in crash outside Long Beach VA, police say
Long Beach police said a man lying in the roadway on Seventh Street was killed Thursday when a car hit him around 2:38 a.m. Police said the crash happened just outside the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, which is on Seventh Street near the intersection with Channel Drive. Police said...
Copper wire thefts are leaving neighborhoods in the dark. Here’s what LAPD is doing...
In about a year, an LAPD task force conducted dozens of operations and arrested more than 250 people.
Officers seize hundreds of contraband cigarette cartons at Long Beach terminal
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Long Beach Cruise Ship Terminal seized 749 cartons of illegally imported cigarettes from two women arriving on a cruise ship from Ensenada, Mexico, authorities announced Wednesday.
Judge refuses to dismiss charges against Johnny Wactor murder suspects
A judge refused Wednesday to dismiss charges against two men who are accused of murder and attempted robbery in connection with the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor.
Menendez brothers not ready for parole, despite ruling: L.A. DA
The brothers’ family members said they were “thankful” for the ruling.
South L.A. couple charged with using car to block immigration officers
Two South Los Angeles residents were arrested Wednesday for allegedly causing a car chase in which they blocked and followed immigration agents while they were performing their duties.
