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City of Commerce to Host Small Business Expo for Local Entrepreneurs Sept. 2
COMMERCE — The City of Commerce Community Development Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, will host a…
2026 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: New leagues should end playoff droughts for some, enhance competitiveness for others
By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on X Maybe last season was the beginning of the future as Artesia High won a CIF-Southern Section divisional championship for the first time…
What Employees Should Do After Facing Real Workplace Harassment
Los Angeles, California, is home to a vast workforce spread across entertainment, hospitality, healthcare, technology, retail, construction, and countless other industries. Behind that economic activity are employees working…
Al Austin’s Fake Water Title Gets Flushed by LA Superior Court
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X August 27, 2026 WRD candidate joined Long Beach Utilities Commission less than a year ago; court found his proposed ballot designation…
How Artificial Intelligence Is Improving Online Gambling Experiences
How Machine Learning Spots Suspicious Betting Patterns in Real Time Before Problems Grow AI has become one of the most significant technology shifts of the past few years,…
Los Cerritos Community News Coloring Contest
Color It. Snap It. Upload It. Win! Download and print the official coloring page — OR use the one in Los Cerritos Community News. Color your masterpiece, take…
Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend, Dies at 80
August 25, 2026 LCCN Staff Report Country music legend Dolly Parton, whose unmistakable voice, songwriting and larger-than-life personality made her one of America’s most beloved entertainers, died Tuesday.…
Why Sportsbook and Casino Sites Appeal to Fans Who Like Variety in Los Cerritos
Online betting sites are a bit like Los Cerritos sports bars these days. Some people arrive for the main game, some drift over to the side tables, some…
Universal Horror Nights Menu Asks the Important Question: Would You Like Fries With Your Terror?
Twenty-two-inch hot dogs, Gut Wounds, Bloodbath Brisket Fries and Death by Cheese Stick arrive as Universal Studios prepares to scare — and apparently feed — Southern California. LCCN…
WEEK ZERO FOOTBALL: Gahr’s second half rally against Valley Christian produces rare non-league tie in opener
By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on X Valley Christian High senior wide receiver Byron Louis hauls in one of his five receptions against Gahr High last Friday night during…
Norwalk, Sheriff’s Deputies Stop Planned Five Points Street Takeover
Public Safety officials spotted about 50 vehicles and more than 200 people gathering shortly after midnight before they could take control of the busy intersection. LCCN Staff Report…
Former Compton Councilman Isaac Galvan Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison
Former Baldwin Park Councilman Ricardo Pacheco also received an 18-month sentence in the federal public corruption case involving bribes and marijuana permits. LCCN Staff Report LOS ANGELES —…
Mosquito Treatments Scheduled Across Eight Orange County Cities
Truck-mounted treatments will take place overnight Aug. 26-28 in response to increased mosquito populations and the risk of mosquito-borne disease. LCCN Staff Report ORANGE COUNTY — Orange County…
Cerritos Business Center Tenants Move Toward Legal Action Over Accessibility Dispute
The elevator at the Avanti Business Center in Cerritos has remained out of service since late June, leaving tenants, customers and visitors with mobility limitations without elevator access…
NLMUSD Trustees Tables Waste Contract, After-School Tutoring Agreement
CONTRACT QUESTIONS: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Board President Robert Cancio, left, and Trustees Espie Free and Norma Amezcua look on as a speaker addresses the board. The trustees tabled…
ABC Unified Board Faces Growing Backlash After Anti-Muslim Tirade Goes Unchallenged
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X August 21, 2026 The ABC Unified School District…
Norwalk Expands Housing Assistance for Veterans, Homeless Residents, and Families
By Vincent Medina, Contributing Writer NORWALK — Norwalk officials took two actions Tuesday aimed at…
Cerritos Water Rate Hike Sparks Recall Fight as SoCal Water Bills Surge
Despite the political firestorm surrounding Cerritos water rates, communities across Southern California are confronting substantial…
NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW: Defending CIF-SS champions kick off football season against city rival
August 20, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X The time has come for…
La Mirada Rolls Out the Red Carpet for World Champions
Junior League World Series champs will parade through the city Tuesday before a Civic Center…
2026 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Gahr in for a challenging season with new quarterback, tougher non-league schedule
August 19, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X Gahr High’s Grag Marshall embarks…
Norwalk Steps Up Sheriff’s Presence Following Two Rosecrans Avenue Incidents
LCCN Staff Report NORWALK — Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an incident that…
Artesia Hometown Pop Group The Two Lips to Headline International Street Fair
LCCN Staff Report ARTESIA — A hometown pop group fresh off a performance at Coachella…
Man Found Dead at Norwalk 105 Freeway Off-Ramp Identified
LCCN Staff Report NORWALK — A 53-year-old man whose body was discovered Saturday morning at…
Cerritos Recall Money Trail Raises Questions: Is It Really About Water Rates or Political Power?
Sources: campaign-finance disclosures filed with the FPPC and the City of Cerritos water rate study. By…
Sources: Central Basin Director Juan Garza Is Finalist for Bell Gardens City Manager Job
Centra Basin Director Juan Garza By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X August 17, 2026…
California FAIR Plan Rates To Jump Nearly 30% In October
California FAIR Plan Rates To Jump Nearly 30% In October LCCN Staff Report California homeowners…
Commerce Halts Data Center Development With Emergency 45-Day Moratorium
City Officials Cite Massive Electricity Demand, Water Use, Noise and Air Quality Concerns By LCCN…
