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Norco Alert, "Jugging" Incident Leads to Charges for Suspected Thieves from Los Angeles County
A recent vehicle burglary in Norco spotlighted the criminal tactic known as "Jugging," alerting residents to the danger of being watched after withdrawing cash. According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to the incident on July 23, after a victim had cash stolen from their parked car. The...
LA County Offers $20,000 Reward for Information on Fatal Beating and Hit-and-Run of Marine in Bellflower
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has authorized a $20,000 reward for critical information leading to the capture and conviction of the assailants responsible for the brutal beating and subsequent fatal hit-and-run of an active-duty Marine in Bellflower. The Marine, identified as 42-year-old Peter Chounthala, sustained severe injuries during the attack which took place on May 28, around 2 a.m., near Virginia Avenue and Artesia Boulevard. Detectives from the LA County Sheriff's Department are on the hunt for the attackers and the driver of a dark-colored, four-door sedan, likely a 2021 to 2023 Kia K5, that ran over Chounthala, as reported by CBS Los Angeles.
Man Found Deceased in Tent With Trauma Injuries in Lynwood, LASD Seeks Information
A somber discovery unfolded in Lynwood when a deceased man was found inside a tent, having suffered significant injuries. According to KTLA, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies stumbled upon the grim scene in an empty field on the 11400 block of Alameda Street on a Tuesday afternoon. The time of death was established as "several days" before the body was found, marking a window into which the unknown events leading to his demise had tragically unfolded.
Four men stole floor jacks from Harbor Freight Tools in Westminster
Several suspects removed floor jacks on multiple occasions from Harbor Freight Tools at 15436 Goldenwest Street and fled, according to the Westminster Police Department. All four suspects are males an were wearing t-shirts and sporting Edgar-style haircuts. If you have any information regarding the identity of these suspects, please contact.
Seal Beach to vote on 1/2-cent tax
The council on Monday, July 22, voted unanimously to put a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot. Technically, the tax is called a “transaction and use tax.”. The TUT tax is now 1%. Staff proposed increasing the tax to 1.5%. Due to time and space limits, details of...
Council OKs contract for Old Ranch Country Club EIR
The council this week approved an amendment to the contract with Psomas to develop an environmental impact report for the proposed Old Ranch Country Club Specific Plan. This was a Consent Calendar item. Consent items are approved collectively, without discussion, unless pulled for individual consideration. Nothing was pulled from this week’s Consent Calendar.
Briefing Room: Leave the opossums alone
As you may know, for the last year, the Seal Beach Police Department has been providing Animal Control Services to the community. It seems like every day we learn something new and encounter unique situations involving animals in our town. We’re back this week with more helpful information about interacting...
TouchMix Sessions Featuring Apollo Bebop
Apollo Bebop shares their live performance of their song "Better Recognize" from MAPS studio in Fullerton. The TouchMix-30 Pro was used to multitrack record all audio inputs as well as provide three independent monitor mixes for the band. Learn how to perform and record with TouchMix Training Series videos: TouchMix...
Heat persists for interior SoCal; weekend expected to be cooler
Dangerously hot weather is on tap for interior portions of Southern California on Thursday with excessive heat warnings or advisories in place for many areas and triple-digit temperatures still likely in the Antelope Valley.
Monterey Park Teen Found Safe: Family’s Relief Amid Custody Battle (video)
In Southern California, the intense search for 15-year-old Allison Child, who had been missing for a week, concluded on a positive note. Allison was found safe near a TV station in Glendale. The exact details of her whereabouts during the past week remain unclear. Family’s Relief and Ongoing Questions.
Ray and Hazel shift gears: Driving car shows to new heights
Two Chevrolet Bel Airs – one a 1956, the other a 1957 - sit side by side, just peeking out of an open garage door; their paint glittering as they catch the sunlight. The two spectacular pieces of American automotive machinery are that of Hazel and Ray Ellis, two Downey residents known just as much for their successful car shows as they are for their impressive rides.
Over $30,000 raised for Millikan baseball in honor of volunteer coach killed in boat crash
John Correa mentored many players at Millikan. Friends say his death on July 3 was a huge loss for the baseball community. The post Over $30,000 raised for Millikan baseball in honor of volunteer coach killed in boat crash appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Hospital foundation receives multi-million dollar gift
DOWNEY — Rancho Los Amigos Foundation, the non-profit provider for many of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center’s patient programs, celebrated its broad range of donors and philanthropists at its Donor Recognition event last evening with a champagne reception at the hospital. Several years of dedicated Foundation donors...
Long Beach landmark Joe Jost’s turns 100 in August
Joe Jost’s is one of the oldest, continually-run taverns west of the Mississippi River, according to owner Ken Buck. “The business founded in 1924 by my grandfather is considered a Long Beach institution, serving the coldest beer, tastiest ‘Joe’s Special’ sandwiches, pickled eggs, fresh roasted peanuts and warmest atmosphere of any tavern in the United States,” said Buck, who admits he’s a little biased.
Man Under Arrest on Suspicion of Starting a California Wildfire, DA Says
(NEWSnet) — A California man suspected of starting the state's largest wildfire of the year is under arrest, authorities announced Thursday. The man allegedly started the fire by pushing a burning car into a gully as other fires scorched the region, a Butte County district attorney said. [Download the...
California’s $20 minimum wage leads 89% of fast-food restaurants to reduce hours
The minimum wage for fast-food workers in California jumped to $20 an hour on April 1, a $4 pay bump for 553,000 fast workers. However, restaurant chain owners raised concerns that the minimum wage increases would hurt their bottom line, and owners have cut workers’ hours, raised food prices, and even shut down some locations. […]
Fire Insurance Part 4: No Easy Solutions
So where do we go from here? Is Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara going to pull a rabbit out of a hat this December just like he’s been promising for the last 15 months? And will his much-hyped Sustainable Insurance Strategy really solve all of Orinda’s fire insurance problems?
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