Downey council to consider $10.5 million agreement aimed at bringing Costco to city
DOWNEY — The Downey City Council on Tuesday will consider approving a development funding agreement intended to bring a Costco warehouse and gas station to Firestone Boulevard. The agreement involves the city, Costco Wholesale Corp., Downey Nissan, Andrews Rancho del Norte and Andrews Rancho del Sur. It lays out...
Victims sought after man allegedly points gun at passing cars in Santa Clarita Valley
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help finding witnesses after a man allegedly pointed a handgun at numerous passing cars in Castaic on June 18. The man was allegedly seen pointing the gun at cars near Lake Hughes Road and Ridge Route Road between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The […]
New laws going into effect in July 2026 across California
Starting on July 1, new laws will go into effect, impacting Californians in various ways, including higher minimum wages and how food and beverage goods are labeled for consumers. Minimum wage. Local jurisdictions, such as Los Angeles County, will update their minimum wage ordinance, with their hourly pay rates exceedi
Chemical Accidents Are Rising Across America, and Two West Coast Tank Emergencies Show Why...
A deadly tank rupture in Longview, Washington, and a mass evacuation in Garden Grove, California,...
Investigation Launches into Norwalk Shooting
Deputies Saturday are investigating a fatal shooting that left a woman dead in Norwalk. The shooting occurred Saturday at 1:20 a.m. on the 11000 block of Rosecrans Avenue and Studebaker Road, said Lt. Christopher Oakley of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The victim, a female adult, was pronounced...
California Karen Calls Woman a Racial Slur and Restricts Her from Moving Her Vehicle:...
A California woman was shook to her core when she was confronted by an angry Karen neighbor. The reason why? She wasn’t able to move her vehicle because the neighbor blocked her in. When confronted, she was called racial slurs by the neighbor. TikToker Mia (@miagrmo) recorded what happened...
Evacuees face hurdles with insurance claims following Garden Grove chemical tank crisis
Residents forced to evacuate last month after a chemical tank crisis in Garden Grove say they are struggling to recover out-of-pocket costs, with some insurance claims quickly denied.
Leimert Park Village hosts Juneteenth celebration
Thousands of people headed to the Leimert Juneteenth Community Celebration in Los Angeles on Friday.
Juneteenth Traditions Black Families Are Passing Down to the Next Generation
Before Juneteenth became a national holiday, Black people have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations.
10 College Campuses Across America Known for Their Ghost Stories and Urban Legends
Ghost tours, archived campus lore and decades-old student retellings keep haunted legends alive at universities across the United States. From Ohio to California, these 10 campuses are among the best known for stories of apparitions, cursed dorms and unexplained sightings.
