Los Angeles County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Los Angeles County Dept of Public Health issues beach warnings

Southland/Beach Warnings—   July 23, 2026 Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches   The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health standards:   BEACH AREA WARNINGS:   The warning […]
Monday, June 29, 2026

The US Supreme Court issues a ruling on mail-in ballots

US Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballots—   The US Supreme Court took the steam out of President Trump’s attempt to derail mail-in ballots before the midterm elections this fall. The high court handed down a ruling today upholding states’ rights to count mail ballots as long as they are postmarked by Election Day and received within a period established […]
Saturday, May 30, 2026

Southland stroke survivor’s advice for recovery

Health/Stroke Recovery—   By Suzanne Porter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Stroke survivors and doctors say the key to recovery is patience and optimism. During a stroke, blood vessels become blocked or burst, depriving certain parts of the brain of oxygen. Precious Guan, who lives in the city of Cerritos in Los Angeles County, is a […]
Saturday, May 23, 2026

Vote centers open throughout Los Angeles County today

Southland/Vote Centers— Voters in Los Angeles County can now cast their ballots in person for the June 2 primary election. More than 120 vote centers opened in the county today, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office. One of those vote centers is at the Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 West Magnolia Blvd, in Burbank. The centers […]
Saturday, April 11, 2026

A former L.A. County investigator pleads no contest to stealing from the dead

Southland/Crime—   A former Los Angeles County medical examiner investigator accused of taking a gold crucifix necklace from a deceased victim pleaded no contest to one felony count of grand theft and one misdemeanor count of petty theft yesterday.  In June of 2023, 37-year-old Adrian Muñoz responded to a death investigation in South Los Angeles. The victim had died of […]
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

American dream getting harder to reach for many in US

USA/Economy—   By Judith Ruiz-Branch, producer, Wisconsin News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, the traditional “American dream” has become more difficult to attain, says one Midwest professor. Recent polling mirrors this view, as more than half of Wisconsinites, and people across the country, say they’re “worse off” now than a few […]
Sunday, February 22, 2026

SuperLotto Plus ticket worth more than $35,000 sold in Southland

Southland/Hot Lottery Ticket—   The SuperLotto Plus jackpot rolled over once again. No ticket from last night’s draw had all six winning digits. However, one lucky ticket did come close, missing the jackpot by the Mega Ball number. That ticket was sold in Los Angeles County and is worth $35,224! The lucky ticket was bought at Royal Liquor & Wine, […]
Saturday, December 20, 2025

Beach report for Los Angeles County

Beach Warnings   Winter is just a day away, but Los Angeles County is expected to see plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures this weekend. The highs are expected to be in the 60s and 70s. For those who have their Christmas shopping done, this might be a good time to head to a local beach before a round of […]