‘Heroic’ neighbors break window to help woman in Long Beach apartment fire
Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) officials Thursday hailed quick-thinking neighbors as heroes after they broke a window and used a garden hose to douse a fire ripping its way through a woman’s apartment. The fire was sparked at a small, four-unit apartment building on Euclid Avenue near East Fountain...
Woman identified in fatal crash on freeway
Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office have identified the woman who was killed in a traffic collision on northbound State Route 14, just north of Newhall Avenue and Interstate 5 on Wednesday afternoon. Claudia Funk, 35, has been identified as the woman in the fatal crash....
Banner at Long Beach City Hall signals solidarity with immigrant community
A banner displayed outside Long Beach City Hall this week was intentionally placed as a statement of solidarity with immigrant families, according to the mayor’s office. The banner, which hangs from a balcony at City Hall, follows a recent City Council action calling for accountability regarding federal enforcement...
California kicks out refineries, now pays big for foreign fuel imports
California is now importing gasoline through roundabout shipping routes, including tankers routed via the Bahamas, as the state’s refining capacity shrinks under a wave of permanent plant closures. The Valero Benicia refinery, one of Northern California’s last major fuel producers, will keep making gasoline only...
Man killed in crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach
Police say a pedestrian was killed last night in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway, a few blocks east of the Los Angeles River. The crash happened at about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday near Maine Avenue, according to Long Beach police. Authorities said a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV was traveling eastbound...
Stats About LA’s Record Rainfall Will Blow Your Mind
Since Monday, the consecutive storms have drenched much of California and dumped feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada.
Driver Wedged Under Semi Truck In 14 Freeway Crash Identified
The woman killed Wednesday when her vehicle crashed into the back of a semi truck trailer and became wedged underneath it has been identified. Claudia Funk, 35, has been identified as the person killed in a vehicle crash on the 14 Freeway Wednesday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s...
Deputies evict Beverly Hills businesswoman accused of wrongfully placing massive liens on homes
A Beverly Hills woman accused of wrongfully placing massive liens on multiple homes was evicted from one of them by sheriff's deputies.
Man who walked into roadway killed by speeding pickup truck, LBPD says
Police say a pedestrian was killed last night by a pickup truck speeding near the Rose Park neighborhood. The crash happened shortly before 10:50 p.m. Wednesday on Seventh Street just east of Cherry Avenue, according to Long Beach police. Police said a 2007 Toyota Tundra pickup was heading eastbound in...
9 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In California That’ll Make Your Seafood Dreams Come True
Searching for incredible seafood spots in California that fulfill your ocean-fresh cravings?. These 9 hidden gems serve up the most delicious catches and breathtaking coastal views!. 1. The Crab Cooker (Newport Beach) With its fire-engine red exterior and that quirky fish sign commanding “Don’t Look Up Here,” The...
