Man earns bachelor’s degree behind bars
Freddie Hernandez celebrated his 47th birthday and graduated as a keynote speaker from Cal State LA's Prison Graduation Initiative while serving life without parole in a California men's prison.
State officials allocate nearly $10 million for coastal rail
The California Transportation Commission held an emergency meeting to approve $9.98 million for improvements along the LOSSAN rail corridor
Long Beach Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting on Pacific Avenue
Last night, the Long Beach Police Department responded to a shots call in the 1300 block of Pacific Avenue. The incident, a no-hit shooting, occurred on Tuesday at around 10:41 p.m. According to the LBPD's official blotter, upon arrival, officers found evidence of a shooting, though no individuals were reported...
L.A. Tears Down Palm Trees After Fire
The LA wildfires were so severe because high winds drove fire and embers from tree to tree and bush...
Man cited for urinating on CHP facility in Southern California
Authorities issued a citation to a man who took a bathroom break in a place that, in hindsight, was likely not the brightest idea: outside a California Highway Patrol vehicle enforcement facility. A social media post by CHP states that the incident took place at their Grapevine Vehicle Enforcement Facility along the...
Father chases off man who approached teen daughter in abduction attempt
A father chased off a man who approached his 14-year-old daughter in Panorama City Tuesday night in what authorities said was a kidnapping attempt. The man sought in the attempted kidnapping left the scene near Cedros Avenue and Chase Street, west of the Panorama Mall, in a SUV. No arrests were reported early...
Man Fatally Shot Near Long Beach Grand Prix ID’d
A man who was fatally shot in downtown Long Beach near the area where the Acura Grand Prix IndyCar Series race was taking place was identified Wednesday. The victim was identified as Brandon Villareal, 21, by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office. Responding officers located Villareal, who was suffering...
Aggressive sea lion caught on video at Newport Beach euthanized after chasing surfers
An aggressive sea lion was caught on video chasing surfers in Newport Beach. Experts say that's not normal behavior for the species. The Wedge is one of the most popular surfing spots in Newport Beach. However, something in the water had surfers paddling back to shore on Tuesday. Dingo, a Newport Beach resident who...
Los Angeles rain: Potential for afternoon showers enters forecast ahead of Easter Sunday
LOS ANGELES - Southern California will see a shift in weather conditions as Easter weekend approaches. Last week, the region experienced a mini-heat wave as unseasonably warm temperatures dominated the forecast. Starting Monday, the mornings have been cooler and moist, bringing the potential for drizzle each day....
Long Beach police cite 7 people who bought alcohol for underage decoys, department says
Police say they issued seven citations to adults who purchased alcohol for people under age 21 in Long Beach over the last two months. The citations stem from three separate “shoulder tap” operations at 16 locations throughout Long Beach, which took place on Feb. 21, March 15 and March 28, according to Long Beach...
