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Robbery and aggravated robbery are theft crimes. They may sound similar, but their severity and use of force vary. As a felony, aggravated robbery carries severe penalties, including long prison…
An assault conviction does not really end when the sentence does, even if it feels like it should. The criminal record that comes after can quietly shut doors for years,…
As the 2026 college football season approaches, the Big Ten continues to establish itself as one of the deepest and most demanding conferences in the sport. USC and UCLA are…
Australian players have more online pokies options than ever, which makes the question of trust more relevant than the question of choice. A site can have a thousand games and…
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Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow Returns Aug. 22-23 for Two Days of Dancing, Drumming, Ceremony and Community By Brian Hews HAWAIIAN GARDENS — For one of Los Angeles County’s smallest…
By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X LA MIRADA MATADORES 4-7 overall last season, 2-3 in the Gateway League, fourth place, lost to Beckman High 41-21 in the Division 8…
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By State Senator Bob Archuleta A year ago, I knew little about California’s Less Restrictive Programs (LRPs). Today, I believe they are exposing a serious gap in our juvenile justice…
Purple Heart recipient Ruben Valencia and his wife Emily, of Pico Rivera. August 4, 2026 LCCN Staff Report Pico Rivera Purple Heart recipient Ruben Valencia was among those honored…
A neighborhood is more than a collection of homes. It is a community where people build relationships, raise families, and create lasting memories. While attractive properties certainly contribute to a…
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By Lynda P. Johnson I am excited to launch the first edition of our now-monthly From the Mayor’s Desk, published on the final Friday of each month. While this column…
No, this isn’t a typo. Yes, we’re talking about Forest Lawn. And yes, they’re hosting a classic car show complete with free coffee, donuts, museum-quality art, and one of the…
PIH Health Whittier Hospital has received a $41,000 grant to purchase advanced neonatal equipment that will enhance care for critically ill and premature newborns in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit…
July 28, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X CERRITOS DONS 9-3 overall last season, 3-0 in the 605 League, lost to Ramona High 48-22 in the Division 9…
July 27, 2025 LCCN Staff Report ANAHEIM — Disneyland Resort is preparing for the next season of entertainment by temporarily closing six attractions as the park wraps up its 70th…
Editor’s Note: Beginning with this edition, the Mayor’s column will appear monthly. Future columns will be published in Los Cerritos Community News on the last Friday of each month. The…
July 27, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X The best of the best youth softball players nationwide displayed their talents on the biggest stages the sport has to…
Drawn using AI. July 24, 2026 The Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times managed to pull off front pages that came across less like a newspaper and more like…
