City of Artesia Reviews 2025 Community Benefit Grants, Approves $193,400 in Funding for 2026
LCCN Staff Report The Artesia City Council reviewed the results of its 2025 Community Benefit Grant Program and approved a new round of grants totaling $193,400 for the…
605 LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL: Artesia, sans pair of starters, falls to Whitney for first time ever
January 14, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff The defending 605 League champions are finding a tough time trying to repeat and following a historic loss to Whitney…
4 Ways Prepaid And Cashless Payments Are Changing Everyday Spending In Los Angeles County
Rising prices have become a defining feature of household life across Los Angeles County. From groceries to petrol to utility bills, everyday costs have climbed faster than many…
5 Basic Online Casino Features That Players in LA Demand to See
Online casino players in Los Angeles understand the difference between flashy front pages and platforms that actually deliver. With the city’s proximity to tech innovation and entertainment culture,…
605 LEAGUE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cerritos wins battle of limited squads and talent, pulls away from Whitney in second half
Cerritos High junior Kalana Nguyen (left) and senior Mady Macaraeg hold up a banner that recognizes head coach Marcus Chinen for winning his 200th girls basketball game at…
In Another Big Middle Finger to Trump, Congress Agrees to Fund Voice of America
January 13, 2026 Lawmakers from both parties and houses of Congress have agreed to provide about $653 million to fund Voice of America’s parent agency, rejecting President Donald…
Congress Moves to Block Trump’s Deep Cuts to Science Funding
January 12, 2026 Congress is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s proposed reductions to federal science spending, rejecting what would have been the largest pullback in research funding since…
Norwalk Starbucks Employee Thinks Pig Drawing Is Protest, Not Just Petty
A Norwalk Starbucks employee thought it was clever to doodle a pig on a deputy’s coffee cup. Instead of making a point, they just proved that even with…
A Norwalk Starbucks employee thought it was clever to doodle a pig on a deputy’s coffee cup. Instead of making a point, they just proved that even with…
Cervical Cancer is Largely Preventable Among Women – Here’s How to Stay Protected
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month – a time to spotlight facts and dispel myths about cervical health, especially for HPV. According to the American Cancer Society, about 13,820…
Making New Year’s Resolutions That Actually Stick
According to Ohio State University, about 23% of people abandon their new year’s resolutions within the first week, and 43% give up by the end of January. With…
Consumer Watch: Understanding the Difference Between Social Gaming and Online Gambling
The lines between entertainment and gambling are becoming harder to distinguish. In recent years, the rise of online gaming platforms has sparked debate around what constitutes harmless fun…
The Gardens Casino in Hawaiian Gardens Helps Keep Kids Off the Streets and on the Pitch
By Cristian Rodriguez, Former Hall of Fame Rugby Player, Alternative to Gang Membership Alumni and Current Neighborhood Counselor for the City of Hawaiian Gardens Many people see local…
Senator Bob Archuleta Announces Reelection Bid for 2026
January 7, 2026 PICO RIVERA, Calif. – California State Sen. Bob Archuleta has announced he is seeking reelection to continue delivering resources and results for the 30th Senate District…
How digital entertainment is shaping community habits in Southern California
Digital entertainment has become a defining part of everyday life across Southern California, subtly reshaping how people relax, connect, and express their tastes. Many households now mix traditional…
Personal Details of Thousands of Border Patrol and ICE Stasi Allegedly Leaked in Huge Data Breach
Report from the Daily Beast January 14, 2025 A DHS whistleblower appears to have exposed…
605 LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL: Cerritos continues dominance over Whitney behind another solid performance from Ribac
January 14, 2025 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X When Whitney High stunned Cerritos…
High Stakes, Dirty Water, Red Flags Part Four: The Law is Automatic. And the Central Basin Water Board Isn’t Acting.
By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X January 12, 2026 January 12, 2025 Five weeks…
A Message From Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama
January 9, 2025 By Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama As we emerge from the holiday season…
California Contract Cities Association Calls for State Action Amid Deadly Rise in Street Racing and Takeovers
Elected officials from the cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Downey, El Monte, Lakewood, Norwalk,…
NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW: Area teams in their ‘second season’ as league play is underway
By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X The first week of league action provided very…
605 LEAGUE BASKETBALL Cerritos squads too fast for John Glenn, soar past Eagles in league opener
January 7, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X The first game of the…
MID-CITIES BASKETBALL: Norwalk soars over Firebaugh in league opener behind Sanchez, Zazueta
January 6, 2026 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X Norwalk High boys basketball head…
Coroner ID’s Man Stabbed to Death in Cerritos
December 31, 2025 A 37-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Cerritos was identified…
NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW: League action begins for winter sports in a one month race for playoff positioning
December 31, 2025 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X The final December high school…
60th ANNUAL ORANGE HOLIDAY CLASSIC: Valley Christian holds off Laguna Hills in pivotal pool play contest
December 31, 2025 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X ORANGE-The hottest girls basketball team…
OXFORD ACADEMY DOUGLAS USELTON MEMORIAL D5 CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT: Valley Christian’s second half three-point shooting sinks Norwalk in tournament opener
December 31, 2025 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X CYPRESS-The Valley Christian High boys…
9th ANNUAL THE CLASSIC AT DAMIEN: Early turnovers leads to La Mirada’s loss in opening round of prestigious tournament
December 31, 2025 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X LA VERNE-Just three days after…
