As COVID wave washes over California, some health officials urge residents to mask up
LOS ANGELES - A COVID wave is washing over California, with the state seeing continued increases in the number of newly confirmed cases and hospitalizations as some officials urged the public to take greater precautions. The extent of the recent increases has prompted some county-level health officials to recommend...
COMPTON HAS A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN
Compton, CA – The City of Compton is proud to welcome Captain Victor Puebla as the newly appointed leader of the Compton Sheriff’s Station. Captain Puebla was recently promoted to the rank of captain by Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna and officially began his new role on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Staring down budget cuts, Long Beach says California is taking too large a cut...
For decades, the state has pocketed its portion at five times the city’s rate. Long Beach officials say that’s unfair, but they’re now in a race against the clock. The post Staring down budget cuts, Long Beach says California is taking too large a cut of its oil revenue appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Orange County joins West Coast Protest Against Genocide
Boycott Chevron! That’s the message motorists on the 5 Freeway saw when looking up from their Friday afternoon commute and seeing protest banners at the Main Street overpass in Santa Ana. OCBANNERDROP4PALI, unfurled the banners calling for a boycott of all Chevron gas stations until the company cuts ties...
75-year-old woman from Rosemead goes missing
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department detectives Monday sought the public’s help in locating a 75-year-old woman last seen in Rosemead. Lin Quan Sen was last seen at 8 a.m. Sunday on the 4700 block of Fendyke Avenue between Muscatel Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
Whittier tragedy highlights need for reform when it comes to second chances | Opinion
In 2017, Whittier Police Officer Keith Boyer was killed in the line of duty by an individual on post-release community supervision at the time of the crime. Our community still carries the pain of losing one of our own. This was not an isolated tragedy — it was the consequence of preventable failures. The balancing...
Long Beach man arrested on suspicion of rape, robbery in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Long Beach man has been arrested on suspicion of raping and robbing a person in downtown Bakersfield then stealing their vehicle, police said. Javier Pizarro Quintero, 38, was arrested after officers located the stolen vehicle near the Outlets at Tejon, according to a Bakersfield Police...
6 arrested in bust operation targeting Southern California auto theft crime group
Six suspects were arrested during a bust operation targeting a sprawling auto theft crime group in Southern California. In December 2024, the Riverside Auto Theft Interdiction Detail (RAID) task force began investigating the Long Beach Performance organization, whose alleged criminal activities spanned Riverside, San...
The Garden Grove Police arrested 13 at two DUI checkpoints
Over the weekend, the Garden Grove Police Department’s Neighborhood Traffic Unit conducted two DUI checkpoints screening more than 1,900 vehicles. These efforts resulted in 13 DUI arrests, 16 vehicles towed, and 30 citations issued. In addition to the checkpoints, GGPD police officers visited local restaurants and...
CCW Permits Surge During Sheriff Bianco Terms
RIVERSIDE — The number of CCW permits issued in Riverside County has skyrocketed since Sheriff Chad Bianco was elected in 2018. He’s simply giving the people what they want, Bianco said. Through the end of 2018, 3,400 concealed carry permits had been issued, according to Bianco. Today, more...
