Inglewood seafood restaurant launches GoFundMe to avoid closure
INGLEWOOD – Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr.’s name is becoming synonymous with the number of women-owned businesses that have closed during his tenure. Mayor Butts has coined the phrase, “The only thing that has changed in Inglewood, is everything,” which sadly includes the closure of longtime businesses owned by...
Casa Vega Doubles in Size and Celebrates 70 Years on Ventura Boulevard
One of the most iconic Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles doubles in size today as Casa Vega marks seven decades on Ventura Boulevard with a new patio that seats 100 people in what used to be part of the parking lot. “We’re used to the small, cramped 70-year-old bar,” we overheard a customer say. “This is amazing!”
Guest says he was stung by scorpion at Las Vegas hotel
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Los Angeles man said he was stung by a scorpion at a Las Vegas hotel while visiting on a business trip. Sulaiman Lutale told 8 News Now he was looking for an affordable room last year. He found the Silver Sevens Hotel and Casino and stayed there in May 2025, […]
10 Retro Bowling Alleys in California That Feel Like Stepping Into the Past
California is home to some of the most charming, old-school bowling alleys in the country, where neon signs, vintage decor, and the sound of rolling pins take you straight back in time. These lanes have been entertaining families, friends, and bowling lovers for decades, keeping the spirit of classic American fun...
3 Elementary Students Hospitalized After California Teacher Allegedly Handed Out Cannabis Gummies
Lancaster, California — Three elementary school students were rushed to the hospital after allegedly being given cannabis-infused gummies by a substitute teacher during an after-school program, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County. The incident reportedly occurred on April 3, 2025, at Sierra Elementary...
Pastor Seen Shoving Elderly Woman Down Church Steps on Camera, Speaks out
A church is supposed to be a place of peace, but for one California Baptist congregation, it became a horrific crime scene that left one elderly woman with multiple broken bones. Now, the alleged victim and parishioners are calling for the unsuspecting culprit— the church’s very own pastor— to step down.
Mexico City Investor Buys Huntington Park Smart & Final for $11.35M
A private investor out of Mexico City has snapped up the Smart & Final at 3111 E. Florence Ave. in Huntington Park for about $11.4 million, in a deal that closed last Thursday and was brokered by SRS Real Estate Partners. The single-tenant grocery store, completed in 2018, spans roughly 28,000 square feet on about...
California Rave Pioneer DJ Reza Dies At 51
The influential event producer and DJ, born Reza Gerami, passed away in Los Angeles yesterday at the age of 51. His cause of death is unspecified at the time of writing. As the founder of Go Ventures, one of Southern California’s leading electronic event producers during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Reza helped...
Grocery giant Kroger closing three California stores, 171 employees to lose jobs
Several stores operated by Kroger are set to close in California, marking another sign of the mounting pressure facing traditional grocery chains. The company announced plans to shutter multiple locations…
Car found abandoned after fatal Orange County hit-and-run, suspect outstanding
Police are searching for the driver of a car involved in a hit-and-run in Buena Park after the car was found abandoned. According to the Buena Park Police Department, the crash, which involved a pedestrian and a Kia sedan, occurred at the intersection of Beach and Artesia boulevards at 1:53 a.m. Monday. While the...
