Missing Texts Spark Controversy for L.A. City Attorney
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto is facing fresh questions about what happened to her text messages after a whistleblower case turned a routine personnel dispute into a fight over whether key communications were produced or quietly wiped away during discovery. Subpoenas turn up almost nothing. In new...
Report: Over 40% of hospice centers in L.A. County ‘show multiple indicators’ of fraudulent...
Over 700 of the roughly 1,800 hospice agencies in Los Angeles County show multiple state identified indicators of fraud, according to an analysis by CBS News. A 2022 California state audit highlights a staggering 1,500% surge in hospice agencies since 2010. By 2019, Los Angeles County’s density of hospice centers...
Could your pet be Long Beach’s Favorite?
“This is my son, Gumbo.” Ashley Jones, executive director of Partners of Parks, thus introduced her new family member at the March 10 Long Beach City Council. Gumbo attended the meeting as ambassador for Jones’ presentation of Long Beach’s Favorite Pet, a competition and celebration of the city’s pets and the people...
Medical Examiner IDs Bellfower Shooting Victim
A 37-year-old man who was found fatally shot in Bellflower was identified Friday by county authorities. Homicide detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Friday are investigating the death of a man who was found shot in Bellflower and the suspected shooter is on the loose. Juan Corrales...
The Suburban Crisis: Why Retirees Are Fleeing These 7 US Cities
Something big is happening across America, and it’s reshaping the retirement landscape in ways few people could have predicted just a decade ago. Cities that once seemed like obvious places to grow old gracefully – with their hospitals, culture, and infrastructure – are now being abandoned by retirees at a striking...
Garden Grove Launches Disneyland Resort Shuttle Service to Replace ART Buses
With the Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) bus system set to shut down on March 31, 2026, the City of Garden Grove and the Garden Grove Tourism Improvement District (GGTID) are launching a replacement shuttle system for guests staying at nearby hotels. ART Shuttle Service Shutdown. For decades, millions of...
One of The Most Anticipated Films of The Year Hits SoCal Theaters
"Keeping In The Shadows" took six years to film, focusing on surfing and universal themes. The film explores disconnecting from instant gratification and pursuing genuine, shared experiences. Sold-out premieres reflect audience connection; hard work and collaboration central to project’s success. There are passion...
Pigeon’s Roller Rink Closing in Long Beach
It is the end of an era at 2nd & PCH. Pigeon’s Roller Rink, the open-air retro spot that helped jump-start Long Beach’s modern skating wave, will close on March 13 after nearly five years, owner Shayna “Pigeon” Meikle announced. The shutdown caps a run that started as a three-month pop-up and evolved into a weekend...
County Expands Relief Fund as ICE Raids Keep Hitting Small Businesses
LOS ANGELES - The County is sending another $3.6 million to small businesses hit by ongoing federal immigration raids after the first round of relief left hundreds of eligible applicants without funding. More than 850 businesses will receive grants through the county's Small Business Resiliency Fund, officials...
Teenage gang members sentenced to 25 years for attempted murder linked to Sinaloa Cartel
SAN DIEGO, California - Two teenage gang members were sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for attempting to murder a target of the Sinaloa Cartel and causing the collateral death of a fellow gang member. Andrew Nunez and Johncarlo Quintero, both from Wilmington, California, pleaded guilty to murder and attempted...
