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Seal Beach police sent out a reminder of its retail theft crackdown after arresting a woman suspected of stealing flowers on Mother's Day.
Makai Yusef Sanders, 23, robbed nine pharmacies and two Wingstops across Los Angeles County at gunpoint in 2023, federal prosecutors said.
Makai Yusef Sanders, 23, robbed nine pharmacies and two Wingstops across Los Angeles County at gunpoint in 2023, federal prosecutors said.
Makai Yusef Sanders, 23, robbed nine pharmacies and two Wingstops across Los Angeles County at gunpoint in 2023, federal prosecutors said.
Cooler temperatures, slight rain, and sunny skies are expected this week following a record-breaking heat wave over the weekend.
The camps will run from early June through the end of July, with a new sport offered almost every week.
The Cal State Long Beach students' hunger strike began Monday, May 5, and is part of a movement seen in other universities across the state.
Manhattan Beach is looking for volunteers to help with the project around 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 17.
The possible child-luring attempt happened as a 10-year-old was walking home from school around 3:45 p.m. on May 9, police said.
The City Council voted to increase residential and business water rates, starting soon.
The man on the electric scooter died four days after being struck by a car in the 6500 block of Atlantic Avenue on April 29, police said.
The National Children's Chorus will be working with Compton High to "inspire the community's young voices to reach their full potential."
President Donald Trump threatened a major American company with a tariff after the CEO warned of higher prices as a result of the trade war.
The paddle out for Braun Levi, who was fatally struck by a driver earlier this month, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Manhattan Beach.
Registration for dozens of summer activities opens up on May 19 for residents and June 2 for non-residents, according to city officials.
Deputies recovered 36 bottles of stolen alcohol, valued at over $1,000, and a 10-pack of Crispy Chocolate Chip cookies after the pursuit.
The House bill passed by a vote of 211-206.
The free event at Christ Lutheran School will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17.
The drive-thru paper shredding event will take place on May 10 at the Ken Dyda Civic Center.
The shooting happened early Thursday morning in the 100 block of West Bort Street in North Long Beach, police said.
