605 LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL THIRD PLACE TIEBREAKER GAME: Oxford Academy’s Jung nearly a one-man show against Whitney as ‘Cats miss playoffs
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X CYPRESS-It’s only fitting that two longtime rivals from the old Academy League would face each other in the…
Kaiser Slammed With a $556 Million Medicare Settlement, Medicare Advantage Under Scrutiny
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X February 5, 2026 Affiliates of Kaiser Permanente have agreed to pay $556 million to resolve federal allegations that they submitted improper…
Community Sports: Success in Cerritos basketball programs lies within the family
COUSINS: Marcus Chinen (left) and Johnathan Watanabe have been keeping the Cerritos High basketball programs among the strongest in the CIF-Southern Section. Photo by Loren Kopff. By Loren…
Longstanding boys basketball rivalry to pause at least for a season
February 4, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X It began with names like Amaury Fernandez, Jason Kapono and Jack Martinez on one side and Anthony Alexander,…
What Are Some Safe Places in LA That Kids Actually Enjoy
Los Angeles is often associated with theme parks, movie studios, and beaches—but when you’re traveling with kids, especially young ones, those can be overwhelming, crowded, and not always…
What Southern California players are seeing in the rise of aviator-style crash games
In 2026, crash games have moved quickly from curiosity to mainstay across online casinos, with Southern California players among the fastest to adopt them. Aviator, the best-known example,…
South Coast AQMD Cites Irvine Landfill After Surge in Odor Complaints
February 3, 3026 South Coast air quality regulators have issued multiple violations against one of California’s largest landfills after a wave of odor complaints from residents living near…
605 LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL: Lai’s fourth quarter performance enables Cerritos to rally past Artesia
Cerritos High sophomore Kaleb Duag scores on one of his two baskets in the first half against Artesia High last Friday in a 61-58 victory. Duag came off…
Artesia Launches New Resident Engagement Program With Flashvote
February 2, 2026 The City of Artesia is rolling out a new resident engagement program designed to make civic participation quicker, easier, and more accessible, partnering with FlashVote to gather community input…
Senator Bob Archuleta’s SB 694 Passes Senate, Cracks Down on Claim Sharks and Protects Veterans’ Earned Benefits
February 2, 2026 Sacramento, CA — Legislation aimed at protecting veterans from predatory practices cleared the California State Senate with bipartisan support and is now awaiting action by…
La Mirada Boys Basketball Wins League, Winter Season Winding Down With Severa Playoff Positioning Games Ahead
By Loren Kopff Sports Editor | Follow X…
A Message From Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama
January 30, 2026 By Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama As we approach the 70th anniversary of Cerritos’ incorporation this spring, the City Council and our employees look forward…
84 Lumber Opens New Store in La Mirada
January 31, 2026 84 Lumber has opened a new store in La Mirada, marking another step in what company officials describe as a strategic expansion across California and…
Bellflower Moves to Place Nearly $200,000 Lien on Blighted Artesia Boulevard Property
January 30, 2026 By Brian Hews Bellflower city officials have approved action to recover nearly $200,000 in public nuisance abatement costs following years of enforcement efforts, court warrants,…
Sánchez secures $11.7 million for local community projects across Southeast Los Angeles County
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X February 4, 2026 WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T.…
Loan Docs Put Bellflower Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez’s Council Seat at Risk
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X January 30, 2026 In November of last year,…
Watch Fox News Blast ICE and Trump for Minnesota Nurse Shooting
In a stunning on-air reversal, Fox News hosts and commentators openly blast ICE and the…
A Message From the Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama
By Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama Follow X January 24, 2026 Guests of Monday’s annual…
Small Steps, Big Wins: How to Make Healthy Weight Loss Stick
By Brian Hews Losing weight can feel overwhelming for many people — sometimes as tough…
605 ALL-STAR FOOTBALL CLASSIC: Cerritos’ Franklin coaches handful of area football players in all-star game
Cerritos High senior running back La’Brenten Wilson finds some space for a five-yard gain in…
GATEWAY LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL: La Mirada pulls away from Gahr in third quarter to win eighth straight game
January 20, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X As the La Mirada High…
Earthquake Felt in Palm Springs Area
January 19, 2026 6:00 pm LCCN Publisher is in the area for a conference and…
Universal Fan Fest Nights Begins April 23 and Continues Select Nights Through Saturday May 16
It’s time to buy your tickets for the second annual Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood which…
High Stakes, Dirty Water, Red Flags Part Five: When the Board Was on Notice: How Inaction at Central Basin Created Personal Board Liability
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X January 16, 2026 Six weeks ago, Los Cerritos…
1 girl and 2 adults found shot dead at Lakewood home
January 15, 2026 LAKEWOOD, Calif. (KABC) — A girl and two adults were found dead after…
NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW: First half of league play to end as area teams scramble for playoff positioning
By Loren Kopff Sports Editor | Follow X January 14, 2026 Friday marks the end…
Personal Details of Thousands of Border Patrol and ICE Stasi Allegedly Leaked in Huge Data Breach
Report from the Daily Beast January 14, 2025 A DHS whistleblower appears to have exposed…
