LASD Mourns Deputy Levi Vargas, 30
Deputy Levi Vargas of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at age 30. He joined the department in 2015 as a Custody Assistant and later graduated from Academy Class 413, serving most recently at the San Dimas Station. He is survived by his wife, parents, siblings, and...
Santa Monica Shares Tsunami Safety Tips
During Tsunami Preparedness Week, Santa Monica urges residents to know if they live or work in a tsunami hazard zone and to plan evacuation routes ahead of time. Warning signs include 20+ seconds of strong shaking, sudden changes in ocean water level, or a loud roar from the sea—if these occur, evacuate on foot or by...
The hidden California taco spot locals swear is worth sitting in traffic for
Tucked away on East Olympic Boulevard in Los Angeles, Mariscos Jalisco is the kind of food truck that turns first-time visitors into lifelong fans. Locals have been spreading the word for years, and with a 4.6-star rating from nearly 2,000 reviews, the buzz is absolutely real. From crispy fried shrimp...
Classic Retro Diners Offering Authentic Local Meals
The American diner is a cultural institution built on a specific promise: dependable food, honest prices, and a room that makes everyone feel equally welcome regardless of how they’re dressed or what time it is. The best retro diners aren’t preserved as nostalgia projects — they’re simply still doing what they’ve...
13 Graduate from Emmaus Men’s Recovery Program
Thirteen men graduated from Union Rescue Mission’s Emmaus Men’s Recovery Program at Angeles House. The graduates include Edward, Javon, Jeremy, Jonathan, Jazen, Terrell, Jeffrey, Silvestre, Bryant, Jason, Jimmie, and Donnie, honored alongside the late Alfred Brown Jr. Many are now moving forward into education, trade...
Today Is First-Ever Farmworkers Day, Public Schools and County Offices Are Closed
Pasadena residents face a split holiday week as the newly-named March 31 Farmworkers Day triggers two separate rounds of closures: Los Angeles County offices and public schools shut down Monday, March 30, while California state offices, courts, and the Department of Motor Vehicles close Tuesday, March 31. The City...
Two adults in an RV were arrested on drug charges in north Orange County
Over the weekend, a resident reported a suspicious RV parked in their neighborhood—and that call made a difference, according to the Fullerton Police Department. Poplice officers contacted the occupants and ultimately arrested two adults, who were booked on multiple felony and misdemeanor drug charges. The FPD thanks...
LA County Libraries Closed March 30 for Holiday
All LA County Library locations will be closed on Monday, March 30, 2026, in observance of Farmworkers Day. Libraries will reopen on their regular schedules after the holiday. This content is adapted from materials provided by ElMonteLibrary.
Dense fog advisory for Los Angeles County beaches
The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Los Angeles County beaches. Visibility may drop to one quarter mile or less in some areas due to thick fog. The advisory is in effect until 10 AM PDT on March 29.
Los Angeles County sees largest population decline in the U.S., census data shows
Los Angeles County saw the largest decline of any county in the United States in 2025, according to new census data published on March 26. Nearly 54,000 people moved out of L.A. County between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, U.S. Census data shows. The decline is part of an ongoing trend. In 2020 […]
