Woman, children robbed at gunpoint in Long Beach home invasion, police say
The robbery occurred just after 11 p.m. Sunday in the 2000 block of Beverly Plaza, near the Traffic Circle, according to Long Beach police Lt. Jose Flores.
Former Long Beach police chief Robert Luna sworn in as sheriff
Saturday’s ceremony at the county Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles was attended by Luna’s family, current and former city and police officials from Long Beach and LA County officials including four of the five county supervisors, with only Holly Mitchell absent.
Long Beach man arrested in fatal DUI, hit-and-run
A man suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in a hit-and-run crash in West Covina that left a woman dead was in custody today.
Storms appear to weaken, but chance of rain during Belmont Shore Christmas Parade grows
The National Weather Forecast is predicting a 20% chance of rain during the day on Saturday, but it’s set to grow to 50% that night, when the parade is scheduled.
Fentanyl overdose deaths soar in LA County over 5-year period
Overdose deaths attributed to the synthetic opioid fentanyl skyrocketed in LA County over a five-year period ending in 2021, with such fatalities increasing by 1,280%.
UC postdoctoral scholars, researchers reach tentative agreement
About 48,000 unionized academic workers across UC’s 10 campuses—who perform much of the teaching and research at the higher education system—walked off the job Nov. 14, calling for better pay and benefits.
Average LA County gas price hit lowest point since March 3
Average Los Angeles County gas prices have fallen over the past two months but remain 41.5 cents more than one year ago.
95-year-old woman disputes $25 million gift agreement to benefit CSULB
A 95-year-old woman is asking a judge to find she is not obligated to make a $25 million donation to music education at CSULB, alleging she was coerced into signing such an agreement.
CHP announces 4-day ‘maximum enforcement period’ over Thanksgiving holiday
California Highway Patrol officers will be on a heightened lookout for people violating traffic laws from 6:01 p.m. Wednesday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
LA County gas prices keep falling
The latest drop comes as the Automobile Club of Southern California is projecting 4.5 million Thanksgiving travelers in the region this week, an all-time record, with 3.9 million of them driving to their destinations.