Martha Sodetani, longtime Downey civic leader, dies unexpectedly
DOWNEY — Longtime Downey civic leader and former Downey Unified School District board member Martha Sodetani died unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 3. Details surrounding her death were not immediately available. Sodetani was a prominent figure in Downey for decades, serving more than 17 years on the Downey Unified Board of
Man Found Dead at Carson Fuel Terminal, Homicide Detectives Called In
An adult man was found dead early Tuesday morning at a massive fuel storage terminal in Carson, and Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide detectives are now investigating what happened to him. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene in the 2000 block of East Sepulveda Boulevard, and as of Tuesday afternoon, no sus
Police in coastal OC warn the public that interfering with officers can put you...
The Seal Beach Police Department posted a direct PSA reminding visitors that causing disturbances at multiple businesses will not be ignored. Officers emphasized that when people create problems across several establishments, businesses call, police respond, and arrests often follow. The department also warned customer
Child predator suspect ‘Ernie the Uber’ nabbed in Southern California traffic sting
A child predator suspect dubbed “Ernie the Uber” was arrested during a traffic sting in Santa Ana on Wednesday. Santa Ana police were alerted to the suspect, whose real name is Ernesto Orozco Villa, by a mother who recently discovered suspicious messages on her 16-year-old son’s cellphone. In those messages, requests w
Huntington Beach Man Accused of $38M Fraud Scheme, Held in Tucson
A 58-year-old Huntington Beach man accused of orchestrating nearly $38 million in fraud is being held without release ahead of trial in Tucson, after a federal grand jury indictment accused him of combining a Paycheck Protection Program scam with a much larger commercial loan scheme built on falsified rental records. R
Things to do in Long Beach: Long Beach Greek Fest, Boots on the Boat,...
As we head into the dog days of September and transition to Labor Day, events across Long Beach let you bust a move, create art or celebrate Greek tradition. The City of Long Beach will host an End of Summer concert on Friday at El Dorado Park West, Long Beach Greek Fest returns Saturday through Monday and Loquat Oyste
A storm battering still-charred LA hillsides has survivors worried about a different disaster
People in Los Angeles typically hear the word hurricane and just assume it’s far away. This time, there’s a chance that a tropical storm hits Southern California over Labor Day Weekend. Heavy rain and winds battering charred hillsides could produce mudslides and complicate the ongoing rebuild of areas...
To save some cash, Long Beach wants to limit when residents can speak up...
The city is drafting an ordinance that would condense public comment to the start of City Council meetings, a move they said would save on overtime for staffers who manage the process. The post To save some cash, Long Beach wants to limit when residents can speak up at council meetings appeared first on Long Beach Pos
Mother bear and cubs rescued from water tank in California
Hikers alerted authorities after hearing howling from a fire department water tank in Los Angeles County, California, on Aug. 29. Firefighters cut a hole and used a ladder to help the bear family out.
This California Mexican Bakery Serves Tres Leches Cakes That Sell Out Fast
Tres leches cake does not wait around for slow decision-makers. You think there will be time to stop by later. Then the best slices disappear, and suddenly “next time” feels like a personal failure. Mexican bakeries know how to make dessert feel urgent in the best possible way....
