Norovirus Is Spreading in California
Norovirus, or stomach flu is spreading in California. Norovirus is incredibly contagious and a new strain is driving 50 percent more cases than usual. Experts say if someone is sick with norovirus at home, wiping down surfaces with a bleach solution is more effective than soap and water. You can get the virus from...
Teens from LA gang plead guilty to shootings linked to cartel, Mexican Mafia
Two teens, engaged as hitmen for the Sinaloa Cartel during a pair of shootings in Chula Vista last year, pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges. Andrew Nunez, 16, and Johncarlo Quintero, 17, admitted to the March 27, 2024 attack at a residence. The boys, both 15 years old at the...
California’s minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles debates $30 an hour
California's minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating increases for specific industries.
After community outrage over ICE snatching, a loved immigrant restauranteur returns home in Long...
The story was first shared in the Long Beach Food Scene group. After that, Congressman Robert Garcis became involved. And a story that, at first, captivated the Long Beach food community, then caught the world’s attention. From the Los Angeles Times to the Times of India. And now, Babbljit...
14-Year Old Girl Missing in Gramercy Park
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department detectives Thursday are seeking the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Laura Johnson was last seen Wednesday at approximately 9:20 p.m. on the 1200 block of West 93rd Street...
DUI checkpoint in North Long Beach on Friday, Dec. 19
The Long Beach Police Department will hold a driving under the influence (DUI)/Driver License (CDL) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in North Long Beach this Friday. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, according to a statement from LBPD. The...
Historic downtown Los Angeles theatre to reopen as nightclub in 2026
The show will go on at one of downtown Los Angeles’ most beloved landmarks. A new operator has been announced for the nearly 100-year-old Mayan Theatre, which is set to reopen as a nightclub in early 2026, according to a report from CoStar. Longtime nightclub operator Sammy Chao, who ran the venue for 35 years, […]
Puente-13 street gang members charged with drug trafficking, DOJ says
Authorities have charged 20 members of Puente-13, a San Gabriel Valley-based street gang, for their involvement in drug trafficking, illegal gun sales, shootings as well as the kidnapping of two people, the U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Los...
LA homeowner uses AirTag to track thieves, stolen goods
LOS ANGELES - A Larchmont-area homeowner says his house was burglarized for the second time this year after masked suspects were captured on security video climbing over a wall, then breaking through a glass door and ransacking the residence while he was away at a holiday party. Ultra-Soft Cashmere Sweatshirt...
Jamison accused of shutting out Section 8 renters across Los Angeles
Evidence has emerged suggesting that Jamison, the largest Korean American–owned real estate development firm, has denied housing to Section 8 voucher holders at multiple residential properties it owns. Section 8 is a federal housing assistance program for low-income households, under which tenants typically pay about...
