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Discuss South Pasadena Ballot Measure
South Pasadena Open House on July 25 will discuss the Neighborhood Preservation and Local Control Measure. The City of South Pasadena invites the community to an Open House to learn about the South Pasadena Neighborhood Preservation & Local Control Measure on the November 2024 ballot. The mini charette-style dialogue will...
Search for 15-year-old girl missing from Monterey Park for nearly a week continues
Authorities are still searching for a missing 15-year-old girl from Monterey Park who was last seen about a week ago. Allison Jillian Chao was last seen on Tuesday at around 6:20 p.m. in the 4400 block of Collis Avenue in the El Sereno area, according to the Monterey Park Police Department. She is described as standing around 5-foot-2 and weighing around 95 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt, black shorts and dark-colored shoes. She was reportedly riding a blue mountain bike and carrying a black backpack, investigators said. "MPPD detectives, in cooperation with our local, county, state and federal partner agencies have been investigating this case continuously since Alison was reported missing," said a statement from MPPD." We continue to work with the Chao family and are canvassing neighborhoods in the area, reviewing surveillance video footage and interviewing possible witnesses."Anyone with more information was asked to contact investigators at (626) 573-1311.
Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
CSULB School of Nursing Ranks First Among California Nursing Programs
WFCN – According to RNcareers.org 9th annual Nursing School Review, Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing has been named the best nursing program in California. For the purpose of creating its merit-based rankings, RNCareers.org assessed over 1,700 nursing programs. A few of the variables are program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, teacher credentials, student happiness, program options, career results, and school reputation.
Five Injured, Two Critically, in Whittier Food Truck Fire Outside Lift Cafe
An early Saturday morning fire in Whittier has resulted in injuries for five people, with two listed in critical condition and three others also hurt after a food truck, belonging to a local coffee shop, caught fire outside its storefront. According to KTLA, the incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. on the 6700 block of Greenleaf Avenue, and emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene following reports of the explosion.
Arcadia council approves condo development, tree removal
The Arcadia City Council voted 3-2 on Thursday to move forward a large condominium development at 314-326 S. Second Ave., a few blocks south of Huntington Drive. The three-story, 33-foot complex housing 16 units on about 59,440 square feet received Planning Commission approval earlier this year. The complex’s 16 units will range from 2,305-3,207 square feet with four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms.
Thousands flock to Disneyland for CHOC Walk in the Park
Thousands of people descended upon Disneyland for the 32nd annual Children’s Hospital of Orange County Walk in the Park fundraiser on Sunday. The head of KTLA Team DiCarlo is, of course, KTLA 5 meteorologist Henry DiCarlo. He was joined by KTLA 5’s Omar Lewis in Anaheim for the festivities and to help raise money for […]
My husband is 23 years older than me – trolls say our age gap is ‘gross’ and ‘creepy’ but I don’t care
A WOMAN has left people totally stunned after she revealed that her husband is 23 years older than her. Aaliya Lara, 26, and her husband, Steve Lara, 49, first met when Steve was in Los Angeles for a business meeting and she “caught his eye” in September 2019.
Long Beach Burger Week returns for 4th year
Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat as dozens of local restaurants and pop-ups will offer unique over-the-top Burgers and value-priced Burger Offers when the 4th annual Long Beach Burger Week returns July 21-28, 2024.
Watch: POLB Breaks Ground on Pier B Project
Federal, state, city and Port of Long Beach officials on July 18 celebrated the groundbreaking for the $1.57 billion Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility project. Pictured from left are Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Port of Long Beach Chief Operating Officer; Long Beach Harbor Commissioner Sharon L. Weissman; Long Beach Councilmember Kristina Duggan, 3rd District; Long Beach Councilmember Roberto Uranga, 7th District; Mark Tollefson, Undersecretary, California State Transportation Agency; Long Beach Harbor Commission President Bobby Olvera Jr.; Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson; U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; U.S. Rep. Dr. Robert Garcia, California 42nd District; Long Beach Councilmember Megan Kerr, 5th District; Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero; Patricia Aguirre, Board Secretary, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63; Long Beach Harbor Commission Vice President Bonnie Lowenthal; Long Beach Harbor Commissioner Steven Neal; Long Beach Councilmember Al Austin, 8th District; and Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker, 15th District. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of POLB)
Richard H. Taketa Joins Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (OTCQB: FMBL) today announced that Richard H. Taketa has been elected to its board of directors. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722372393/en/ Richard H. Taketa, a new board member of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (Photo: Business Wire)
Pasadena Latino Heritage Committee Kickoff Celebration
In celebration of the 26th annual Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival, the Latino Heritage Committee is hosting a kickoff celebration and fundraiser on Thursday, July 25 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The event will take place at the historic Wrigley Mansion, known as Tournament House, which serves as...
Fallen U.S. Air Force Airman Honored at Inglewood Park Cemetery
INGLEWOOD, Calif., July 21 (KNN) — A Celebration of Life with military honors was held for fallen U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Jorge Arturo Delgado at the… Read more "Fallen U.S. Air Force Airman Honored at Inglewood Park Cemetery">
Game of the Year 2024: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan Football
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of football in 2023-24 is sponsored in part by the MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Foundation and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Foundation.
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