Fires break out in Southern California, scorch over 2,500 acres
(This story was updated to add new information and correct a misspelling.) Brush fires ignited across Southern California on Friday, April 3, with a blaze in Riverside County already growing to more than 2,500 acres. It comes as the region faces gusty winds on April 3, with some wind advisories in effect through...
Thousands of immigrants lawfully in California lose CalFresh benefits
Officials say the change will affect an estimated 23,000 people in Los Angeles County. The post Thousands of immigrants lawfully in California lose CalFresh benefits appeared first on LA Local .
California Bust Recovers 1,800 Stolen Catalytic Converters Worth $500K
A months-long investigation in Southern California has led to the recovery of approximately 1,800 stolen catalytic converters, offering a clear look at the scale these theft operations can reach and the kind of coordinated effort ... Read more
6 Innocent Lives Lost in Southern California Police Pursuits This Week, Including Unborn Baby
A series of police pursuits across Southern California has turned deadly this week, leaving six innocent people dead, including an unborn child, and raising renewed concerns about the risks of high-speed chases. Deadly Pomona Crash Claims Expectant Couple. The most recent tragedy unfolded in Pomona on Wednesday...
Planners to consider a coffee shop
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed coffee and desert shop on Monday, April 6, according to a legal notice published in the April 26 edition of the Sun. The proposed coffee shop, if approved, would be 226 Main St., the former home of the Christian...
Los Angeles County Grapples with Record Flea-Borne Typhus Cases: Outbreak Zones and Protection Essentials
A Resurgent Disease in Modern Times (Image Credits: Unsplash) Los Angeles County – Health officials confirmed a record 220 cases of flea-borne typhus in 2025, surpassing the 187 infections reported the previous year.[1][2] This surge prompted investigations into localized outbreaks and renewed calls for preventive...
Lindsey Buckingham Attacked by Stalker in Santa Monica: REPORT
Officials said the suspect is known to Buckingham and has previously been the subject of the LAPD’s Threat Management Unit. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Lindsey Buckingham was targeted in an incident involving a suspected stalker Wednesday morning in Santa Monica, The Los Angeles Times reported. The Los...
Long Beach announces new homeless services provider at City-funded shelter sites
Following a review by the Health and Human Services Department and the City Auditor’s Office, the City identified contract compliance issues with the former operator and began withholding payments in November 2025 while reviewing the matter further. The City immediately took steps to ensure continuity of services for...
L.A. Paid $460K For Lifts It Never Received
Los Angeles shelled out nearly $461,000 for two in-ground aerial vehicle lifts that never showed up, according to a City Controller report that reads like a how-not-to manual for public purchasing. Staff not only recorded the pricey equipment as delivered, but they also okayed an advance payment that investigators...
Long Beach Mom Says CalFresh Money Was Drained By Scammers
Sydney Moe, a single mother of three in Long Beach, says scammers skimmed her CalFresh EBT card and wiped out her benefits, leaving the family without food money. She told reporters that her card began getting declined in late February and that receipts later showed purchases at stores roughly 20 miles from her home....
