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WEEK THREE FOOTBALL: Artesia’s offense wakes up in third quarter after sluggish first half
By Loren Kopff Sports Editor | Follow X September 17, 2026 BUENA PARK-After two convincing victories to begin the E.J. Ashby era as Artesia High’s new head coach,…
NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW: Valley Christian to induct four legendary coaches at halftime of football game
September 17, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X When Valley Christian High hosted Ontario Christian High last Friday in the 72nd Battle of the Shield football…
Norwalk High Receives California’s Top Civic-Learning Honor
TOP CIVIC HONOR: California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero joins State Senator Bob Archuleta, Norwalk High School students and other local officials after presenting the school with the 2026…
Pico Rivera Wins Two Statewide Awards for Energy, Sustainability Programs
September 16, 2026 By Brian Hews Pico Rivera has received two statewide awards recognizing its sustainability and energy programs, including the city’s locally operated program that purchases electricity…
GATEWAY LEAGUE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Cerritos dominates Gahr in fourth set to win league opener
September 16, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X Two city rivals who are now in the same league for the first time in over 30 years…
Helicopter Crashes Near Scene of Deadly Metro Bus Collision in Chatsworth
LCCN Staff Report CHATSWORTH — A helicopter crashed and burst into flames Tuesday evening near the scene of an earlier collision between an SUV and a Los Angeles…
Palos Fire: Red Cross opens an emergency shelter at Los Altos High School
September 14, 2026 LOS ANGELES, September 14, 2026 — In coordination with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and partners, the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region has opened an emergency…
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Mail-In Ballot Rules Ahead of Midterms
September 14, 2026 4:50 pm PST LCCN Staff Report The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to let the Trump administration enforce a new set of mail-in ballot…
St. Norbertfest Returns Oct. 2-4 With Rides, Music, Bingo and Family Fun
St. Norbert Catholic Church will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its annual Norbertfest Oct. 2-4, bringing three days of carnival rides, live entertainment, food, games, bingo and Lotería…
Cerritos Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Patriot Day Ceremony
September 11, 2026 PATRIOT DAY IN CERRITOS: Cerritos officials, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies, firefighters, community members and other participants gather around a commemorative wreath during the city’s…
NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW: Artesia football hoping to bounce back against winless Buena Park opponent
September 10, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X If there was an excellent opportunity for the Artesia High football team to get back into the win…
Downey Council Directs Staff to Draft Rules on Laughing Gas and Kratom
By Vincent Medina, Contributing Writer September 10, 2026 DOWNEY — The Downey City Council on Tuesday directed staff to write local ordinances limiting the retail sale of nitrous…
Doctors Warn Children Could Face Increased Flu Risks This Season
As families prepare for the upcoming flu season, physicians are urging parents to take action now to protect their children from influenza (the flu), a virus that can cause serious illness and…
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Cerritos remains hot following sweep of Pacifica behind deep, well-rounded offensive attack
By Loren Kopff Sports Editor | Follow X September 9, 2026 One would think that there couldn’t be too many differences between the previous girls volleyball teams that…
Downey’s Costco Deal: $10 Million to Cancel a Lease it Won’t Explain
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X September 3, 2026 DOWNEY — When Downey officials…
Trump’s Beef With Beef: Betrayal and the Base.
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X August 27, 2-26 Nothing says “fiercely loyal” like…
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…
