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Long Beach police arrest 3 known gang members for the shooting death of street vendor
Three gang members with criminal histories have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a well-known Long Beach street vendor, Long Beach police said. Yener Hudiel Ramirez-Miranda, a father and husband, was shot and killed on March 20 around 4 p.m. while working as a street vendor at East Eagle Street and Locust Avenue. Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish announced the arrest of three suspects Monday for the murder of the 37-year-old, who he said was an unintended target of the suspects who were shooting at rival gang members nearby. "Ramierez was the victim of an unacceptable gang-related act...
Men’s Golf Secures Commitment Of Tiger Tahvildari
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Rob Murray and the Long Beach State Men's Golf program have announced that Tiger Tahvildari has committed to the Beach and will join the program starting this fall. Competing for one season at Orange Coast College in 2024, Tahviladari was the OEC Player of the...
Western US faces wildfires as millions under heat warnings
Several western US states including California and Utah were battling wildfires on Monday as millions of Americans in the region were once again under heat alerts. Their efforts were complicated by baking temperatures that hit the western United States over the weekend, with more than 30 million people affected by heat warnings in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state.
$54M jackpot: This Northern California store sold winning SuperLotto Plus ticket
WOODLAND, Calif. - One super lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket with a jackpot worth $54 million was sold in Northern California over the weekend. The ticket was purchased in Woodland in Yolo County, at the 7-Eleven on Cottonwood Street. It hit all six winning numbers, including the mega number, in Saturday’s...
Campus researchers investigate climate change’s effect on California’s insurance market
A team of UC Berkeley researchers published a study regarding how climate change has affected property insurance and pricing in disaster-prone areas. The paper specifically examines the California property insurance market, emphasizing how limited information significantly contributes to high prices and reduced participation, particularly with risks associated with climate change, said co-author of the study Meredith Fowlie.
Coldwell Banker Brokers $33.7M Sale of Seville Gardens Active Adult Community in Huntington Park, California
HUNTINGTON PARK, Calif. — Coldwell Banker Commercial West has arranged the sale of Seville Gardens Apartment Community, a seniors housing property located at 2701 Randolph St. in Huntington Park. Seville Gardens LLC sold the asset to Equity Consultants Equity Inc. for $33.7 million. The buyer plans to maintain the...
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.
Santa Monica to Complete All-Gender Restrooms at Beach and Pier
Santa Monica is set to complete the conversion of its beach and Pier restrooms to all-gender facilities this month, following successful upgrades at several city parks, the City announced. The initiative is in partnership with the Santa Monica Pier Corporation and is supported by a $40,000 grant from Los Angeles...
Josh Flagg Just Sold Judy Garland's Former House for $11 Million: Details
Josh Flagg just made a major sale. According to The Real Deal, the Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles agent was the listing agent for a 2.7-acre estate that Judy Garland once owned. The home, built and commissioned by architect Wallace Neff in the same year Garland was cast in The Wizard of Oz, was sold for $11 million.
Paul Finebaum Names Top College Football Coach As 'One Hit Wonder'
2017, a first-time college football head coach took the nation by storm. He helped lead the Oklahoma Sooners to the College Football Playoff and played an instrumental role in helping Baker Mayfield win the Heisman Trophy. In 2018, he led Oklahoma back to the playoffs and helped Kyler Murray win ...
Suspect Killed by Los Angeles County Sheriffs in Shooting in West Hollywood
Incident on N. Gardner St. Under Investigation by Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting by a LASD deputy that occurred on Saturday, July 20, around 5:40 p.m. in the 1100 block of N. Gardner St. A suspect was struck by gunfire...
Ryan Garcia Charged with Allegedly Vandalizing the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Boxer Ryan Garcia has been charged with allegedly vandalizing the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on June 8 by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. The charges were announced late last week. “While we are grateful no injuries were reported in this incident, reckless behavior that damages property shows...
Officials see progress after resurgence of iconic US lake system, but concerns remain: 'It's sort of counterintuitive'
Southern California's increasing demand for water has long wreaked havoc on the regions from where that water flows. As conservation progresses, though, there is still a long way to go. What's happening?. Joint projects by Inyo County and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power have helped partially restore...
Metallica announces annual All Within My Hands Foundation benefit in L.A.
Metallica on Monday announced the date of its All Within My Hands Foundation’s annual benefit show and auction, which will again take place in Los Angeles. The concert will take place on Dec. 13 at YouTube Theater. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. TV’s Jimmy Kimmel will again host the event, which returns after a one-year absence in 2023 due to touring. In 2022, the band raised $3 million, which went to its nonprofits efforts to support workforce education, fight hunger and provide disaster relief. That event included appearances by Robert Downey, Jr., Tony Hawk, St. Vincent and performances by Metallica and Greta Van Fleet.
Metro sees rise in ridership
Despite recent crime, Metro said overall ridership increased in June compared to the same period a year earlier -- with the transit agency Monday reporting almost 25.2 million boardings between buses and rails, and ridership hitting 85.5% of pre-COVID June 2019 passenger levels.
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