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Signal Hill man pleads no contest to manslaughter after murder conviction overturned
A Signal Hill resident whose murder conviction was overturned in the April 2020 stabbing death of a man in Long Beach pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter. Edson Eduardo Rufino was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in state prison in connection with his plea, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Supervisor Solis presents $2M grant to El Monte for interim housing
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis on Wednesday awarded $2 million in grant funding for two interim housing sites in El Monte that aim to reduce homelessness. The funds from the First District Community Grants Program will allow the city to support operations and services at the Hilda Solis Iris House, formerly the Budget Inn at 10038 Valley Blvd., and the Hilda Solis Rose Court, formerly the M Motel at 10024 Valley Blvd.
Long Beach is getting an infusion of cash to go after employers stealing from workers
This story is available for republication. Please see our policy here. Months after a searing state audit found unused cash and thousands of backlogged cases, California’s Department of Industrial Relations hopes a jolt of new money will revive the government’s ability to combat wage theft in Long Beach and other nearby cities.
Perris Man, 65, Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Circuit Breaker Thefts Across Riverside County
Riverside County Sheriff's Office has reported the arrest of a 65-year-old man in connection with a string of circuit breaker thefts that have been plighting the region's new home construction areas. The suspect, Eugene Popa of Perris, was nabbed on July 16 and is believed to have been operating a "fencing" network, profiting by reselling these stolen goods, often through online channels. In a report posted on the Sheriff's Office website, it was detailed that Popa's arrest followed a months-long operation by the Southwest Sheriff's Station's Robbery/Burglary Suppression Team (RBST).
Temecula Man Suspected of Series of Burglaries Arrested After Chase, Bail Set at $100,000
After an intensive bout of investigative work, Riverside County Sheriff's deputies have nabbed a man linked to a spate of commercial burglaries. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Joseph Roybal of Temecula, was known for a distinct modus operandi stretching through Temecula and its outskirts. The Southwest Sheriff’s Station’s Robbery/Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) had been on his trail since June when patterns began to emerge, pinpointing Roybal as a key figure.
Suspect attacks security guard with skateboard at Santa Ana Target
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Police in Santa Ana are looking for the person who was seen on security footage attacking a Target security guard with a skateboard. It happened on June 10, at the Target store on W. 17th Street. The Santa Ana Police Department shared video of the incident and pictures of the suspect on social media earlier this week.
LAURIE’S LATEST: Seniors Should Be Aware of Numerous Scams Intended to Take Their Money
I recently hosted two senior scam seminars in Oceanside and Vista. We had an overflow turnout with more than 300 participants between the two locations. Providing seniors with the knowledge and tools to avoid scams is vitally important. We hope to do a similar event in South Orange County. In...
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Performs World’s First Spine Surgery Using eCential Robotics’ Open Spine Robot, with Spineart Compatible Implants
ORANGE, Calif. July 25, 2024 – Providence St. Joseph Hospital announced it has successfully performed the world’s first robotic spinal surgery using a new open spine platform by eCential Robotics to implant a Spineart medical device. eCential Robotics, a surgical robotics company which developed the open surgical platform...
City of La Mirada’s Pops with Publics Safety
Join the La Mirada Public Safety Team on Tuesday, July 30 for a refreshing event “Pops with Public Safety.” Deputies and members of the Public Safety team will be visiting La Mirada parks and providing children and families with popsicles. The fun summer event provides a relaxed environment...
Shelter-in-place orders issued to Lancaster neighborhood after massive scrap yard fire
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department issued a shelter-in-place order for a Lancaster neighborhood after a nearby scrap yard caught fire Thursday afternoon. It started at about 3:10 p.m. at the intersection of West Avenue H-8 and North Sierra Highway, outside the scrap yard and close to a set of train tracks. It scorched about 10 acres of the 20-acre property. The order will affect residents between Division Street and Challenger Way, north of Avenue I."Our first priority is the safety and well-being of our residents," said Mayor R. Rex Parris. "We are doing everything in our power, in collaboration with fire...
Long Beach is getting an infusion of cash to go after employers stealing from workers
Getting the government to investigate wage theft cases can be "a bureaucratic nightmare," according to workers' advocates. They hope a renewed focus on the problem can ease that burden. The post Long Beach is getting an infusion of cash to go after employers stealing from workers appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Who's the highest paid K-12 superintendent in Riverside County?
Coachella Valley Unified School District approved the three-year contract of its new superintendent last week in a 4-2 vote. Frances Esparza, who had served as acting superintendent since April, will receive a base salary of $300,000 through July 2, 2027. The three K-12 superintendents across the Coachella Valley — including CVUSD, Desert...
Cypress Scouts attend growth, leadership camp
Boy Scouts Troop 670 continues tradition of growth and leadership at Summer Camp. Founded in 1967 and chartered by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, the Roughriders of Cypress BSA Troop 670 have a storied history of excellence. With over 170 Eagle Scouts produced in its more than 57 years of existence, the troop has consistently upheld a proud tradition of attending summer camp annually, offering scouts transformative experiences that nurture personal growth and leadership skills. This year’s camp, held from July 7th to July 13th, featured a variety of activities designed to challenge and engage the scouts, such as wilderness survival training and merit badge workshops.
Mosquitos test positive for West Nile virus
He Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has confirmed that mosquitoes collected in the city of Huntington Beach have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These are the first samples to test positive in the county this year. The positive mosquitoes were collected in an area bordered by Newland St., Adams Ave., Bushard St., and Atlanta Ave. in Huntington Beach.
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