Convicted OC molester faces sentencing after years of abuse against a young relative
A 41‑year‑old Santa Ana man, Margarito Gomezdelacruz, was convicted Tuesday of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young girl he is related to—abuse that began when she was just 4 years old and continued for years, according to Orange County court records and police testimony. The case, which spans...
Second body found along Carson channel in 2 days
A body was recovered from along a channel in Carson on Wednesday morning, just one day after another body was pulled from the water nearby. The Los Angeles County Fire Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of Sepulveda Boulevard and the Dominguez Channel at about 8:30 a.m. after r
Long Beach Fentanyl Dealer Caught in Indiana After Cutting Off Ankle Monitor
A Long Beach man convicted in the fentanyl overdose deaths of an engaged couple cut off his court-ordered ankle monitor, fled California, and spent months hiding out in Indiana before FBI agents tracked him down. Stephen Johnson, 43, was arrested by federal agents after evading capture for weeks with help from an assoc
Beloved L.A. area BBQ restaurant closing after 75 years
A longtime Southern California barbecue restaurant is closing one of its locations after 75 years in business. Chris & Pitts BBQ announced that its Bellflower restaurant at 9839 Artesia Blvd. is closing, thanking generations of customers and employees who have supported the location over the past three-quarters of a ce
Just 6,000 Tickets Remain for Cal Opener vs. UCLA
The Bears are projecting a sellout for coach Tosh Lupoi's debut game on Saturday night
10 California Donut Shops With The Most Old-School Charm
A donut shop with old-school charm does more than sell something sweet. It sets a mood before the box is even opened, with warm light, familiar favorites, and the kind of atmosphere that makes a simple stop feel oddly comforting. California still has places like that, where the display case...
Defense tech has unleashed a new weapons boom in Southern California
The Markup, now a part of CalMatters, uses investigative reporting, data analysis, and software engineering to challenge technology to serve the public good. Sign up for Klaxon, a newsletter that delivers our stories and tools directly to your inbox. The business of military contracting is booming in Southern Californi
Homeless man found dead in Los Angeles alleyway, investigation underway
Authorities are looking into what led to a homeless man being found dead in an alleyway in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Not much information was available surrounding the incident at first. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department was able to confirm that officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of West
LA County Pays $12.5M Over East LA Deputy Shooting That Killed Father of Three
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a $12.5 million settlement to resolve a federal lawsuit over the 2021 fatal shooting of David Ordaz Jr., a 34-year-old father of three who was killed by sheriff's deputies responding to a mental health crisis at his family's East Los Angeles home. The board appro
Major track projects will derail Metrolink, Amtrak service across Southern California this month
Metrolink and Amtrak service will be suspended later this month as crews perform major track projects across the LA railroad system.
