California’s 2026 Ballot Packed With Measures Affecting Local Communities
California voters will face one of the busiest statewide ballots in recent memory this November, with 14 propositions covering housing, taxes, elections, healthcare, environmental regulations and campaign finance.…
Deputies Issue 49 Citations, Seize Nearly 80 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks During July 4 Crackdown
LAKEWOOD — An intensive Fourth of July enforcement effort by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department resulted in 49 administrative citations and the seizure of nearly 80 pounds…
COLORADO TRAVEL SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Area softball players return home after another successful trip in Rocky Mountain state
By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X Outside of the major national tournaments at the end of July and early August for travel softball players, the next biggest…
Judge Strikes Down Bogus Bonta State Cardroom Regulations, Ruling Bureau Exceeded Authority
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco Superior Court judge has invalidated controversial gambling regulations adopted by California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Bureau of Gambling Control, ruling the agency…
An Open Letter to My Fellow Cerritos Residents from Cerritos Councilmember Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
July 4, 2026 For most of my life, for 50 years, I have called Cerritos my home. I write to you today not just as your City Councilmember…
New California Laws Taking Effect July 1 Will Impact Shoppers, Diners, Drivers and Students
July 1, 2026 By Brian Hews New California Laws Taking Effect July 1 Will Impact Shoppers, Diners, Drivers and Students LCCN Staff Report Beginning July 1, several new…
Judge Strikes Down State Cardroom Regulations, Ruling Bureau Exceeded Authority
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X June 30, 2026 SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco Superior Court judge has invalidated controversial gambling regulations adopted by California Attorney…
Supreme Court Preserves Birthright Citizenship, Rejects Trump’s Constitutional Challenge
June 30, 2026 By Brian Hews WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed one of the nation’s oldest constitutional principles Tuesday, ruling that children born in the…
Award-Winning Chefs Headed to OCVIBE’s Katella Commons Food Hall
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X June 29, 2026 Scheduled to open in early 2027, Katella Commons will feature 21 chef-led kitchens, six bars and a central…
Understanding Dual Diagnosis Support and Why It Matters
When you’re dealing with both a mental health condition and an addiction at the same time, things can feel overwhelming fast. You’re not just facing one challenge, but…
Former Hawaiian Gardens Mayor Leonard Chaidez Dies at 75
LCCN Staff Report HAWAIIAN GARDENS — Former Hawaiian Gardens Mayor and longtime public servant Leonard Chaidez, a key figure in the city’s development for more than three decades,…
Representative Derek Tran Secures $1 Million for Garden Grove Firefighters
Garden Grove, CA – Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) presented the City of Garden Grove with $1 million in federal funding he secured to update Garden Grove Fire Station 84.…
Beatlemania to Slam the Cerritos Center With ‘1964 The Tribute’
“Best Beatles tribute on Earth!” – Rolling Stone CERRITOS, CA – In 1964, Beatlemania swept America as the British Rock quartet gripped fans worldwide with hit after hit…
Where Is District Attorney Nathan Hochman? Central Basin’s Rojas Litigation Has Cost Taxpayers Nearly $465,000
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X June 23, 2026 At what point does a public-agency controversy grow significant enough to attract the attention of the Los Angeles…
Central Basin Spent $465,000 on Rojas Litigation; Was the Law Firm Ever Properly Authorized?
June 22, 2026 By Brian Hews Two weeks ago, Los Cerritos Community News exclusively reported that Central Basin Municipal Water District had spent nearly $871,000 on outside legal…
Downey Costco Project Would Reshape Firestone Corridor, But Major Financial Questions Remain
BIG BOX, BIG QUESTIONS: Costco is coming to Downey, but so are millions in public…
Lissette Rivera Announces Candidacy for Downey City Council District 4
July 4, 2026 DOWNEY — Longtime Downey resident, small business owner, community leader, and former…
Message from Cerritos Mayor Lynda P. Johnson
July 4, 2026 There is a fresh look and enhanced user experience awaiting Cerritos seniors…
Laguna Beach Sewage Spill Closes Beach Through Fourth of July Weekend
Laguna Beach Sewage Spill Closes Popular Beach Through Fourth of July Weekend LCCN Staff Report…
LCCN Special Double-Truck Feature – Route 66: The Mother Road
Route 66: The Mother Road An LCCN Special Feature Route 66 turns 100 in 2026.…
TRIPLE CROWN SPORTS COLORADO TRAVEL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Area players having success in the Rocky Mountain state during top tournaments
July 2, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X Colorado has always been a…
Lakewood Ramps Up Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Ahead of Fourth of July
Lakewood Ramps Up Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Ahead of Fourth of July July 1, 2026 LCCN…
SUBURBAN VALLEY CONFERENCE: Change in athletic directors highlights Gahr’s first year in Suburban Valley Conference
By Loren Kopff Sport Editor | Follow X June 29, 2026 This is the fourth…
Supreme Court Upholds Mail Ballots Received After Election Day if Postmarked on Time
June 29, 2026 Supreme Court Upholds Mail Ballots Received After Election Day if Postmarked on…
Hahn Sets New Record with 430 Firearms Collected at Long Beach Gun Buyback Event
Hahn Sets New Record with 430 Firearms Collected at Long Beach Gun Buyback Event June…
Garden Grove Takes Another Shot at Becoming Disneyland’s Second Front Door
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X June 27, 2026 $277 Million Nickelodeon Resort Moves…
June 26, 2026 Los Cerritos Community News Digital Edition
Top stories Central Basin Spent $465,000 on Rojas Litigation; Was the Law Firm Ever Properly…
Former Lakewood Council Member, Three-Time Mayor Diane DuBois Dies After More Than Four Decades of Public Service
June 25, 2026 LCCN Staff Report LAKEWOOD — The City of Lakewood is mourning the…
Cerritos Adopts $152 Million Budget, Taps $10.6 Million in Reserves as Fiscal Pressures Mount
Cerritos Adopts $152 Million Budget, Taps $10.6 Million in Reserves as Fiscal Pressures Mount June…
