Fraud-ring mastermind to learn fate for bilking San Diego, other SoCal surfers of $1M
A convicted bank robber is expected to be sentenced in Los Angeles federal court Wednesday for running a nearly $1 million fraud scheme that targeted surfers at beaches in San Diego County and other Southern California areas whose bank cards and phones were lifted from their cars while they were catching waves.
Sales down as much as 80%: Immigration raids hit California restaurants hard
California’s vibrant restaurant industry, long celebrated for its cultural diversity and culinary creativity, is facing a new economic blow as federal immigration raids ripple through immigrant communities and cut deeply…
Plan to wipe out Catalina Island deer herd faces pushback
Roughly 2,000 nonnative deer would be systematically killed on Catalina Island under a proposal floated by the nonprofit that manages the island’s ecosystem — a plan that has drawn opposition from Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn. Hahn, whose district includes the 22-mile-long island, sent a letter to...
Step Back In Time At This Nostalgic California Candy Store That Feels Like Childhood...
Stepping through the door, there’s an immediate sense that you’ve entered a place where time politely slowed down and decided to stay awhile. Familiar scents, thoughtful details, and a comforting rhythm make it clear this isn’t just another quick stop for sweets. It’s an experience built on tradition, care, and the...
Weapons seized from Lincoln Heights home during early morning search
Dozens of weapons were seized from a home in Lincoln Heights early Tuesday after police served a search warrant at the residence, authorities said.
Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities
New York City ranked No. 1 for cost-of-living, driven by sky-high rent and essential costs that outpaced even relatively high average salaries, while California cities (San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles) dominated the rest of the top rankings. The findings align with broader financial stress nationwide, as...
LA set to fire up automated speed cameras with instant fines
Los Angeles is preparing to flip the switch on a new era of traffic enforcement, one in which cameras, not patrol cars, will clock drivers and trigger fines in near real time. Backed by a California pilot program, the city’s automated speed system is designed to issue penalties almost as soon as a driver is... The...
All Amazon Fresh grocery stores to close, including Long Beach location
Some will be converted into Whole Foods markets. The post All Amazon Fresh grocery stores to close, including Long Beach location appeared first on Long Beach Post .
In-N-Out expands into another L.A. County neighborhood
In-N-Out Burger is opening its first-ever restaurant in the city of Bell on Tuesday morning, the burger chain announced. The new location, at the corner of Atlantic and Gage avenues, opens at 10:30 a.m., bringing the popular California chain to the southeast Los Angeles County community for the first time. According...
Ex-con faces sentencing for fraud, ID theft targeting SoCal surfers
REGION — A convicted bank robber is expected to be sentenced in Los Angeles federal court on Wednesday for running a nearly $1 million fraud scheme that targeted surfers at beaches in San Diego County and other Southern California areas, whose bank cards and phones were lifted from their cars while they were catching...
