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WHITTIER – An alleged gang member was charged on Wednesday with the fatal shooting of a Whittier teenager, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Brock Lunsford of the…
By John Lyon, Artesia Mayor Long ago, a Roman statesman named Cicero summed up what I’m essentially about to say. “History is the witness that testifies to the passing of…
Webster’s dictionary defines “transition” as change, a movement from one state, stage, place, or subject to another, and transition defines La Mirada this past year while I served as…
During the municipalities annual mayoral transition ceremony held Tuesday night before a standing room only crowd at city hall, Cheri Kelley took over as Mayor, quickly thanked her colleagues for…
By Tony Aiello The culture shock and tumulus times of the 1960’s and 70’s in our Nation, brought with it the rise and influence of rock and roll music in…
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Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives have arrested 19-year-old Eudiel Lopez in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Michael Soto which occurred in the 9100 block of Painter Avenue, Whittier, yesterday afternoon. Lopez…
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is proud to support our local elementary schools. Please come visit us Saturday, April 7th, 2012 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for a complimentary TDAP…
Upgrades at the Albert O. Little Community Center, resurfacing of game courts at Artesia Park and A, J. Padelford Park was approved by the Artesia City Council at its Mar.…
By Brian Hews It was as big as a celebrity packed opening night premier and as exciting as a dramatic cliff hanger as nearly 350 supporters of St. Linus Catholic…
By Brian Hews The Cerritos College Board of Trustees have settled a lawsuit filed under the California Voting Rights Act challenging the at-large electoral system previously used to elect…
“The DYW Program seems to get better and better each year,” said last year’s Co-Chair Darshna Shah. More than $6,000 has already been raised from a corporate sponsor, community leaders…
Norwalk teenager Mark Anthony Valle, 15, has succumbed from gunshot wounds he suffered last Wednesday in what law enforcement officials are classifying a “possible gang-related incident.” He was shot multiple…
Six schools in the ABC Unified School District are up for state and national recognition this year. Four elementary schools have been nominated for the 2012 California Distinguished Schools Award.…
Dear Editor: When the L.A. County Assessor John R. Noguez says that he does not consider the Los Cerritos News a legitimate news source, then, considering the history of Noguez’…
Once very popular in the nation’s schools Powder Puff Football was revived at Gahr High School Mar. 16 in a game between senior girls and members of the Freshman,…
Crowned 2012 Miss Cerritos at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Mar. 13 was Elaine Ramos. Claiming the title of Cerritos Princess was Brittany Forsythe Ramos, a California…
Cerritos Sheriff’s Station personnel investigated 23 Part I felony crimes last week, down from 26 the previous reporting period. Increases were noted in robberies, commercial burglaries, and vehicle burglaries. Residential…
Robbery: An attempted carjacking occurred on the 14300 block of San Cristobal Dr. The victim knew the suspect. The suspect was taken into custody by the Buena Park Police Department.…
By Brian Hews Fred Licon, the president of the Hawaiian Garden Employees Union, AFSCME Local 3426, was arrested Tuesday morning on child molestation charges, Los Cerritos Community Newspaper has learned.…