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Person trapped in vehicle after collision on southbound 14
Someone was trapped in a vehicle after a traffic collision Friday morning on the southbound lanes of Highway 14, north of Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, a Los Angeles County Fire Department official said. The incident was reported at about 10:13 a.m. Friday morning, according to Geovanni Sanchez, spokesman...
Split Redondo city council confirms fee increases
A new activities fee schedule was approved by the Redondo Beach City Council July 9 by a 3-2 vote. The fees were initially proposed during the last night of budget discussions in June. Councilmembers Todd Loewenstein and Nils Nehrenheim ostensibly voted for the new rates as part of the fiscal 2024-25 budget, but voted against confirming them three weeks later.
California's Park Fire now among largest in state history as evacuation orders spread
The Park Fire burning in Northern California near Chico has now become one of the largest wildfires in state history as flames continue to spread, causing additional evacuations spread across four counties.
Father of SoCal teen found outside ABC7 arrested for child abduction, falsifying police report
The father of a 15-year-old girl who went missing for about a week in Monterey Park - before she was found safe outside ABC7's office in Glendale - was arrested Friday on suspicion of child abduction and other offenses.According to the Monterey Park Police Department, Jeffrey Chao is also suspected of conspiracy and falsifying a police report in connection with the disappearance of Alison Jillian Chao, who vanished July 16 but was found safe on Tuesday."The department's dedicated efforts and collaboration with other agencies were pivotal in resolving this critical situation and ensuring Alison Chao's safety," according to a statement...
Long Beach men used upholstery shop as front, hid drugs in vending machine: DOJ
Two men from Long Beach were arrested by federal agents Friday morning on an 11-count indictment accusing them of selling fentanyl and methamphetamine out of a Gardena upholstery shop. Hector Valle, 48, and Efren Sanchez, 52, were expected to be arraigned Friday afternoon in United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles, according to the […]
$1 million starter home? It's the norm in 237 cities, according to Zillow
A $1 million starter home? Apparently, it's the norm in hundreds of cities!According to a recent study from Zillow, the typical "starter home" - which is defined as being among those in the lowest third of home values in a given region - is worth at least $1 million in 237 cities, the highest number of cities ever.Plus, almost half of those cities are in California.New York and New Jersey took the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the list while Florida and Massachusetts rounded out the top five.According to Zillow, the typical starter home nationwide is worth less than $200,000, which is more of a down payment in Southern California."Home buyers are battling affordability and availability today. So much so that $1 million is the norm for a starter home in hundreds of cities," said Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow. "However, it's looking more and more like there will be some good news ahead for first-time buyers. More homes are for sale, price cuts are on the rise, and buyers have a few more days to weigh their options as homes sit on the market."To read more about the Zillow analysis, click here.
Freeway connecting California to Las Vegas shut down after truck hauling batteries crashes
The entire 15 Freeway was shut down east of Barstow Friday after a big rig hauling lithium-ion batteries crashed and caught fire, blocking Southern California's link to Las Vegas for more than nine hours, officials said. The crash occurred just before 6 a.m. in the freeway's northbound lanes between Barstow and Baker, according...
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
Small date palm ranch owners in Southern California's Coachella Valley have been petitioning for permission to host special events ranging from quinceañeras to weddings on their properties. The
How Flashfood app has helped California residents find discounted groceries
SACRAMENTO — Earlier this year, we told you about a new app that connects customers with discounted groceries that are about to expire. Now, customers are speaking out about their experience with the app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.Florence Mensah is always looking for a deal."My family is huge. We travel in a 15-seater van," she said. "So to save money on food, I was like, 'Yeah.' "She found out about the new Flashfood app on TikTok. Grocery stores partner with them and let customers know about discounted food that's getting close to its best-by date."So...
FEATURE: Long Beach’s Dodd Brothers Achieve Olympic Dream With USA Water Polo
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The odds of knowing an Olympic level athlete are slim. The odds of becoming one are even slimmer. But at the Dodd household, right next to the Long Beach State campus, you...
19-year-old suspected of committing 2 murders in the span of a week, Long Beach police say
Police allege a 19-year-old shot his friend to death in a Long Beach hotel last week and then killed another man he knew in a North Long Beach garage on Tuesday. The post 19-year-old suspected of committing 2 murders in the span of a week, Long Beach police say appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Gang-related shooting leaves man dead near Metro station in L.A.
Authorities are looking into a fatal shooting near a Metro station in L.A.’s Leimert Park neighborhood. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were dispatched to 4330 Crenshaw Boulevard on calls of a shooting around 12:18 a.m. Saturday. The shooting took place near the Leimert Park Metro station; a Metro spokesperson confirmed to KTLA […]
L.A. County Sheriff’s Department sends delegation to Paris for Olympics
Among the athletes, foreign leaders and fans at the 2024 Paris Olympics are more than two dozen Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department personnel. The department stated that they sent a dedicated team of 28 personnel to be a resource for American citizens attending the games, as well as the athletes themselves as part of partnership […]
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