Immigration, Tariff Policies Make CA’s Economic Future Uncertain

Rapid-fire changes in immigration and economic policies implemented during the first two months of the Trump Administration have elevated economic uncertainties in California, according to a UCLA report released Wednesday, which predicts the state’s economy will grow on par with the nation for the next two years. But actual conditions could change depending on the […]

Jurors Re-Hear Defendant’s Testimony in OC Judge’s Wife’s Murder Case

Jurors in the trial of an Orange County Superior Court judge accused of fatally shooting his wife in their Anaheim Hills home are scheduled Wednesday to deliberate for the sixth day after re-hearing testimony from the defendant. Near the end of Monday’s deliberations, the jurors signaled they were at an impasse on the second-degree murder […]

LA Supervisors Back Assembly Bill to Defer Mortgages for Fire Victims

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is throwing its support Wednesday behind an Assembly bill calling for a pause in mortgage payments for wildfire victims experiencing financial hardship. Assembly Bill 238, introduced by Assemblyman John Harabedian, D-Pasadena, would allow borrowers impacted by the January wildfires to request deferral of monthly mortgage payments for up […]

LA Council Approves Protections for Fast Food Employees

A motion that intends to extend worker protections for fast food employees is headed to the City Council Wednesday following approval by a five-member committee. In a 4-0 vote Tuesday, the Economic Development and Jobs Committee approved the motion, which aims to provide fast food workers with more stable scheduling, paid time off, among other […]

Archbishop Gomez to Lead Bilingual Mass for Ash Wednesday

Christians will observe Ash Wednesday Wednesday, ushering in the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing penance for sins and seeking spiritual renewal through prayer, discipline and good works. Ash Wednesday gets its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of […]

Long Beach Woman Survives Stabbing

Police in Wednesday are investigating the stabbing of a woman on the west of downtown Long Beach. Officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded to the intersection of Fourth Street and Magnolia Avenue at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday regarding a stabbing. Upon their arrival, officers found a woman suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds to her […]

LA Gas Price Drops

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Wednesday for the eighth time in nine days, decreasing a half-cent to $4.737, one day after recording its largest drop since Dec. 7, 1 cent. The average price has decreased 4.7 cents over the past nine days, according to figures […]

No Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing to $233 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Pennsylvania and is worth $1 million, lottery officials said. The numbers drawn Tuesday […]

College of the Desert Hosts Spring 2025 Career Fair

College of the Desert will host a career fair Wednesday at its Indio campus. Sponsored by the Career and Workforce Solutions Center and the College of the Desert Foundation, the four-hour Career and Job Fair will begin 10 a.m. Wednesday at 45524 Oasis St. Recent College of the Desert career fairs have had approximately 30 […]

Pair of Human Trafficking Suspects in Custody

A pair of human trafficking suspects were in custody Wednesday after multiple alleged victims were located at the same residence in Corona. The Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force began a human trafficking investigation following the receipt of an anonymous tip in 2024, according to a statement from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation […]

LA Supervisors Seek More Detailed Plan on Hiring Freeze

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday asked CEO Fesia Davenport and the County Counsel’s Office to provide it with a more detailed plan on a hiring freeze. The January wildfires destroyed thousands of structures, affecting property tax revenues, and recovery efforts have led to higher spending, forecasted to also affect the budget for […]