Regulator says chemicals that washed into sewer caused Dominguez Channel stench
The local air quality watchdog has sent violation notices to Los Angeles County and four companies in connection with the noxious odor.
LA County confirms case of COVID-19 omicron variant
According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the local case is a person who returned to Los Angeles after traveling to South Africa via London on Nov. 22. Health officials said the infection is “most likely travel-related.”
Man’s conviction, death sentence upheld for deputy’s murder in Long Beach
Frank Christopher Gonzalez, now 41, was sentenced to death in May 2008, less than a month after being convicted of the first-degree murder and attempted robbery of Maria Rosa, who was gunned down about 6 a.m. on March 28, 2006.
Thousands of counterfeit items seized at Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport
The agents found handbags, tote bags, shoulder bags, crossbody bags, backpacks, shirts and pants bearing numerous registered and recorded trademarks, such as Gucci, Chanel, Fendi, YSL and Louis Vuitton in a shipment on Nov. 9, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Southland coastal areas draped in fog; forecasters urge caution on the roads
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory Wednesday afternoon that will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday for the Los Angeles County coastal region, including Long Beach.
Report: Food insecurity a ‘serious health problem’ in LA County
The report also notes that, while food insecurity—defined as having limited or uncertain access to enough affordable and nutritious food to live an active, healthy life—was trending downward prior to 2020, “deep racial and economic disparities in access to and affordability of healthy food persisted.”
Authorities identify woman killed on 710 Freeway
A witness told the CHP the woman ran into traffic after her vehicle became disabled from a previous collision.
Police arrest suspects who may have swarmed Lakewood Home Depot to steal tools
A group of people entered the store Friday, walked directly to the tool aisle and stole various sledgehammers, crowbars and hammers, authorities said.
Woman arrested after swerving stolen truck toward deputies during pursuit
A woman was arrested after leading law enforcement on a pursuit through multiple cities including Carson, Compton and Long Beach before being arrested Thanksgiving night.
Expect a light show tonight: SpaceX is set to launch NASA rocket from Vandenberg
The launch is scheduled for 10:21 p.m tonight, and depending on visibility, night-time rocket launches from Vandenberg can often create dazzling light spectacles that can be seen across the Southland and much of Southern California.