LA County budget talks paint grim outlook for homelessness
Los Angeles County is facing a $300 million budget shortfall in its homelessness response, forcing potential cuts to…
Long Beach gym, fighting chance, uses MMA as form of therapy
On this week’s “In Focus SoCal,” host Tanya meets Chase Gibson, a professional MMA fighter who founded Fighting…
Fentanyl deaths declining in California
On this week’s “In Focus SoCal,” host Tanya McRae looks at how fentanyl-related deaths are declining in California.…
California lawmakers meet with farmers
LOS ANGELES — Lawmakers from all over California met with farmers and agricultural leaders to hear about the…
City of Long Beach extends ‘Smart Restrooms’ Pilot
LOS ANGELES — As a lifelong Long Beach resident and daily walker, Maria Penaloza has her trail path…
Port of Long Beach signals strong cargo volume for 2025
Despite federal trade policies, the Port of Long Beach reported it is processing cargo volumes at a growing…
Venezuelan nationals to lose protected status
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Helping people discover the flavors of her home country, Venezuela, is a joy for…
California election is safe despite Trump voter fraud claim
LOS ANGELES — As voters in California continue to vote in the state’s special election on Proposition 50,…
High stakes in Bakersfield as Proposition 50 tests CA-22
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — With Election Day here, volunteers on both sides of Proposition 50 are knocking on doors…
Ohtani could be used as an opener or outfielder in Game 7
TORONTO — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will consider using Shohei Ohtani as an opener or even as an…
Closer look at California’s newest laws
This legislative session, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed nearly 800 bills into law. Melody Gutierrez from the LA Times…
Anaheim schools lead in student mental health funding
ANAHEIM, Calif. — When single mom Juanita Saenz and her two sons faced homelessness a couple years ago,…