‘Ms. Shirley’ Raines’ cause of death revealed
Social media influencer and homeless community advocate, "Ms. Shirley" Raines, died of hypertensive heart disease, according to the Clark County Coroner's office.
Tree falls on Disneyland guests during windy night
A Nevada couple visiting Disneyland was treated for minor injuries after a tree fell in the park Tuesday night. “My husband and I were the ones hit,” LeWanda Joseph of Las Vegas wrote on the Disneyland Magic Keyholders Facebook group. “The tree fell directly on top of us. We had just sat down to take […]
New California bill aims to give associate degrees to those with ‘some college, no...
To assist Long Beach’s population of former college students working without a completed degree, Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal recently announced the introduction of Assembly Bill (AB) 1858. This proposed bill would create a new pilot partnership between California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and Long Beach...
Cash-strapped Long Beach warns of looming cuts as it projects deficit up to $80...
Long Beach just limped its way out of last year’s money problems on splintered fiscal crutches. It probably can’t outrun next year’s without some pain. The city is facing up to an $80 million deficit in 2027 after climbing debts in 2024 and 2025 that, coupled with declining revenues, forced departments to exhaust...
Orange County girl kidnapped, assaulted; Suspect captured in Guatemala
Authorities have captured an Anaheim man in Guatemala who is accused of kidnapping and repeatedly raping a 13-year-old Orange County girl late last year, officials announced Wednesday. Brian Estuardo Verbena-Martinez, 34, a registered sex offender, was taken into custody following a multi-agency international...
Beach Flea Market blossoms creativity, fashion
The Beach Flea Market made its bimonthly return on Feb. 15 at the Long Beach City College Trades, Technology and Community Learning Campus on Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Avenue. Presented by Collective Market, Manic Pixie Dream Market and Beach Flea Pop-up, the market offers a variety of items sold...
67-year-old man fatally shot on front porch of LA County home, deputies say
Los Angeles County homicide detectives are investigating a deadly shooting in an unincorporated part of the Antelope Valley after a 67-year-old man was found dead on his porch over the weekend.
LA Accuser Takes Vin Diesel Fight Back To Court
Last Tuesday in Los Angeles, attorneys for the woman who sued Vin Diesel quietly set the stage for a legal sequel, filing a notice of appeal that asks a higher court to revisit two 2025 rulings that ended the case in the defendants' favor. The lawsuit alleges the actor sexually assaulted a former assistant in an...
Inglewood Greenlights Land Seizures For SoFi Transit Hub Push
Inglewood is getting serious about moving crowds to SoFi Stadium and the surrounding entertainment district, even if it means forcing a few property sales along the way. The City Council voted this month to start eminent domain proceedings on eight properties tied to a revamped transit plan that leans on new mobility...
Five Big Rigs Involved In Crash Pileup At 5/14 Freeway Split
Five semi trucks were involved in a series of crashes Tuesday evening at the Interstate 5 and State Route 14 freeway split, resulting in the closure of the southbound truck lanes. The crashes were first reported just before 7:40 p.m. Tuesday on the southbound truck route side of the busy interchange, according to...
