Feds bust bizarre $27M California hospice scam that billed dead patients
The U.S. Department of Justice launched its massive 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, charging 455 individuals nationwide over $6.5 billion in fraudulent claims. California emerged as a primary hotspot, highlighting an elaborate $27 million scheme where a Los Angeles hospice owner weaponized the identities of d
Driver arrested for DUI, 2 hurt when car crashes into North Long Beach home
“We really need some speed bumps around here,” one neighbor said. The post Driver arrested for DUI, 2 hurt when car crashes into North Long Beach home appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Long Beach Nonprofit To Bulldoze Its Own HQ For 109 New Affordable Homes
Linc Housing is ready to put its Long Beach headquarters on the chopping block so more local families can get a roof over their heads. The nonprofit has filed plans with the City of Long Beach to demolish its existing office campus at 3590 Elm Avenue, just north of the 405 Freeway, and replace it with a five-story, rou
Millions Told To ‘Keep Windows and Doors Closed’ Across 3 States
Millions of Americans are being urged to “keep windows and doors closed,” limit time outdoors, and rethink their daily routines as air quality alerts spread across parts of Colorado, California, and Florida this week. The warnings, issued through the National Weather Service (NWS) and regional air ...
Family of boy, 15, shot dead by police seeks justice, claims officers mishandled mental...
The family of a 15-year-old Orange County boy who was shot and killed by police is seeking justice and claiming the officers mishandled a mental health crisis response involving the teen. The shooting occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. on June 14 in the 3400 block of South Main Street in Santa Ana after police respo
Orange County approves $500,000 for people impacted by GKN chemical leak
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a $500,000 fund for residents and businesses impacted by the GKN Aerospace facility chemical leak.
Body recovered during search for missing person in Kern River near Hart Park
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A body was recovered near Hart Park Tuesday afternoon during an ongoing search for a person reported missing in the Kern River, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the incident began Monday at approximately 11:30 a.m. when emergency crews received reports of...
Boy, 13, gets out of Disneyland ride, goes down 50-foot drop in reported mishap
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Gray News) - A 13-year-old boy reportedly had to be sent to the hospital after he got out of a log ride at Disneyland and went down a 50-foot drop on his own. According to multiple outlets, the reported mishap occurred on Sunday evening on one of the park’s most popular rides, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Rodeo Drive Concours Was Best Father’s Day Gift Ever
Your dad called and said don’t get him another tie. He wants to go to the Concours on Rodeo, held every Father’s Day since, forever. Officially called the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance, the car-do returned for its 31st annual celebration as Southern California’s premier Father’s Day event. And what else in LA could p
Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge found Monday that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy is not mentally competent for criminal court proceedings. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi ruled that 44-year-old Michael Gledhill cannot understand the case against him and cannot rationally ass
