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So-Cal Summer Send Off: Local Gems to Explore Before the Season Ends

So-Cal Summer Send Off: Local Gems to Explore Before the Season Ends

August 20, 2025 By Laurie Hanson Create new memories before summertime ends by exploring unique places and activities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Whether visiting local museums, beaches, or…

The Benefits of Breastfeeding Cannot be Underestimated for Mother and Child

To breastfeed or not to breastfeed, that’s the question many mothers of newborns often ask themselves as they want to best possible outcome for their babies. August marks National Breastfeeding…

OUTLOOK ON NEW FOOTHILL AREA RELEAGUING: La Mirada athletics excited to face more equity-based teams with new conference

OUTLOOK ON NEW FOOTHILL AREA RELEAGUING: La Mirada athletics excited to face more equity-based teams with new conference

By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X This is the seventh and final part in a series of area schools involved in the upcoming Foothill Area releaguing that will begin in…

FDA issues warning about shrimp sold at Walmart because of radioactive concerns

FDA issues warning about shrimp sold at Walmart because of radioactive concerns

By News Desk on August 19, 2025 The FDA has issued a warning about shrimp imported from Indonesia and sold at some Walmart stores because it could by contaminated with…

Tattoo Removal Myths—Busted!

In today’s world, tattoos have become a popular form of self-expression. However, as life circumstances change, many people find themselves regretting their ink. If you’re considering tattoo removal, you may…

A First Timer’s Guide to River Cruising

Are you ready to embark on a unique and exciting vacation experience? River cruising has been gaining popularity in recent years, and for good reason. It offers a more intimate…

Epic Trips You Need to Take Before You Die

The world is full of incredible destinations just waiting to be explored. From breathtaking natural wonders to vibrant cultural hotspots, there are certain trips that everyone should experience at least…

Unforgettable Travel Experiences That Change Your Perspective

Travel has the power to broaden our horizons, challenge our preconceptions, and leave an indelible mark on our lives. From immersing ourselves in foreign cultures to pushing our limits in…

5 Travel Tips for First-Time Teen Flyers

Traveling by plane for the first time as a teenager can be an exciting yet daunting experience. Whether you’re embarking on a family vacation or participating in one of the…

Understanding the Lemon Law to Protect Consumers From Faulty Vehicles

Photo courtesy of Pexels Whether you’re buying a brand new model or a used one, you still want your car to be reliable. However, more and more people are finding…

Lakewood Center Sold, New Owners Plan Mixed-Use Makeover

Lakewood Center Sold, New Owners Plan Mixed-Use Makeover

August 19, 2025 LCCN Staff Report A major ownership change is setting the stage for a sweeping reinvention of Lakewood Center. Pacific Retail Capital Partners, Newport Beach–based Lyon Living, and…

Still Squatting: Central Basin’s Appointees Ochoa and Moreno Thumb Their Noses at the Law

Still Squatting: Central Basin’s Appointees Ochoa and Moreno Thumb Their Noses at the Law

Golden State Water GM Nem Ochoa and city of Vernon Engineer Joanna Moreno remain on CB’s Board, violating the State’s Water Code and CB Code. Using their voting-bloc majority, other directors…

August 18, 2025: Man Shot and Killed in Bellflower

August 18, 2025: Man Shot and Killed in Bellflower

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are responding to a shooting death investigation. The incident was reported Monday, August 18, 2025, at approximately 9:16 PM, on the 14000 block of…

Residential Mosquito Treatments in Orange and Santa Ana

Residential Mosquito Treatments in Orange and Santa Ana

By Los Cerritos Community News Staff The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) announced that it will begin overnight mosquito treatments this week in parts of Orange and…

Bankruptcy: City of Orange Can’t Cut Its Way Out of This

Bankruptcy: City of Orange Can’t Cut Its Way Out of This

August 18, 2025 By Brian Hews, Editor and Publisher. Full disclosure-I have been an Orange resident for 23 years. Orange isn’t “on the brink”—it’s already halfway over the cliff, and…

A Message From Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama

A Message From Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama

By Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama To achieve the City’s Strategic Goal number 6: Focus on Fiscal Transparency and Sustainability, we must strengthen public trust and responsibly manage resources. This requires…

Alleged DUI driver crashes into Downey home, killing resident

Alleged DUI driver crashes into Downey home, killing resident

Aug 16, 2025 (CBS) A woman is dead after a driver crashed into her Downey home while allegedly under the influence of drugs or alcohol early Saturday morning, authorities confirmed.…

CONSEQUENCES MAGA MORONS: Trump tax law will cause Medicare cuts if Congress doesn’t act, CBO says

CONSEQUENCES MAGA MORONS: Trump tax law will cause Medicare cuts if Congress doesn’t act, CBO says

August 16, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal budget deficits caused by President Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill tax and spending law could trigger automatic cuts to Medicare if Congress…

Where Did the Money Go? Nearly $5 Million Vanishes After Central Basin Board’s Illegal Power Grab

Where Did the Money Go? Nearly $5 Million Vanishes After Central Basin Board’s Illegal Power Grab

August 2024 board meeting report showing Central Basin cash in February 2024 at $14.2 million when Victor Ponto took over after the illegal firing of Dr. Rojas. May 2025 cash…

August 15, 2025 Los Cerritos Community News Digital Edition