‘Hood Santa’ giving year round in Long Beach
Every week, Tito Rodriguez distributes free groceries and clothing to hundreds of people in Long Beach, through his…
One man’s mission to deliver hope, one jacket at a time
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Every holiday season, retired Los Angeles city engineer, Zaki Mustafa, builds a new tradition:…
The year in politics and the year ahead
Los Angeles City Council President and 8th District Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson joined “Inside the Issues” host Amrit Singh…
What’s next for the historic Valley Plaza shopping center?
LOS ANGELES — A piece of Los Angeles history is coming down in North Hollywood. Demolition is underway…
Holiday outreach aids SoCal farmworkers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — For nearly three decades, Griselda has spent her days pruning trees in Kern County orchards,…
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…