Pursuit of suspected stolen big rig cab ends in OC; 2 arrested
LOS ANGELES - Two people are in custody following a police chase of a suspected stolen big rig cab in Southern California on Wednesday. The chase reportedly began in San Bernardino County when Fontana police officers noticed the semi's mismatched license plates. By 10:30 a.m. the semi appeared to get...
South LA homeless encampment along 110 Freeway cleared by new state task force
LOS ANGELES - Crews on Wednesday continued clearing out tents and piles of debris from a long-standing homeless encampment along the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles. The effort is part of California’s new State Action for Facilitation on Encampments (SAFE) Task Force. What we know: — The cleanup...
Long Beach Community Mourns Loss of Resident in Fatal Motorcycle Collision; Police Seek Witnesses
A tragic event shook the Long Beach community following a fatal motorcycle collision that claimed the life of a local resident. According to Long Beach Police Department, the accident, which took place on July 27, 2025, involved a motorcyclist and a vehicle at the intersection of Wardlow Road and Walnut Avenue.
Sudden Influx of Homeless in Venice Raises Questions of Out-of-State Transfers
VENICE - Residents in Venice are raising concerns about what they describe as a sudden influx of homeless individuals, including people in wheelchairs and others in visibly poor health. One resident contacted the Current this week and shared photographs of several people recently spotted on the Boardwallk and...
LA County Approves $30 Million Emergency Rent Relief for Wildfire Survivors, Immigrant Families
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved nearly $30 million in emergency rent relief Tuesday, targeting residents displaced by January wildfires and immigrant families affected by federal immigration enforcement actions. The Emergency Rent Relief Program will provide up to $15,000 in...
Vons and Albertsons close self-checkout as Long Beach mandates more staffing, new rules
People in the industry said grocers may need more time to comply with the city’s regulations, including a ban on self-scanning certain types of items. The post Vons and Albertsons close self-checkout as Long Beach mandates more staffing, new rules appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Police pursue big-rig driver accused of kidnapping through Orange County, Inland Empire
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
L.A. Times uncovers misinformation surrounding ICE raids at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
The Los Angeles Times is pushing back on misinformation circulating on the internet about a raid at a local swap meet back in June. In the article What social media got wrong about the ICE raids of the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet the writers took a deep dive behind the federal enforcement action that has caused many...
Seven Men Sentenced in Federal Prison for Large-Scale Meth Trafficking from Compton to Cincinnati
Seven men were recently sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking ring, as per the U.S. Department of Justice. The extensive operation led to the distribution of over 100 pounds of methamphetamine primarily in the Cincinnati area, which originated from Compton,...
Man dead after early morning shooting in Compton
No suspect was identified as of Wednesday morning.
