California’s insurance crisis existed long before the L.A. wildfires. Why wasn’t it fixed?
California’s property insurance market was unraveling fast in mid-2023 when the state’s insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, landed in Bermuda for four days of elbow-rubbing with industry figures. The state’s largest…
Shootings, late-night drinking have Long Beach rethinking security
Relocating to her hometown was a goal accomplished for Long Beach native Kelly Dingwell. She opened her boutique law firm 100 feet south of 2nd Street, the beating heart of…
Rams waive kicker Joshua Karty, who lost his job to Harrison Mevis
With kicker Harrison Mevis solidifying their special teams, the Rams on Friday waived Joshua Karty. Karty, a 2024 sixth-round draft pick, had several kicks blocked early in the season, including…
Weezer bassist’s wife files for divorce after LAPD shooting
Weezer’s longtime bassist Scott Shriner and his wife Jillian Lauren are going their separate ways after 20 years of marriage — and months after the latter allegedly exchanged gunfire with…
ICE hospital incident sparked alarm about immigrant patient rights
In July, federal immigration agents took Milagro Solis-Portillo to Glendale Memorial Hospital just outside Los Angeles after she suffered a medical emergency while being detained. They didn’t leave. For two…
2025 World Series hero Miguel Rojas agrees to return to Dodgers
This past postseason, Miguel Rojas announced that 2026 would be the last year of his MLB career. On Wednesday, he and the Dodgers ensured he would go out in Los…
Holiday shopping season is upon us. Here’s why you should buy local
I’m writing from inside a greenhouse at Creature’s Plants & Coffee in Eagle Rock, where I’m surrounded by towering Monstera plants, Chinese evergreens and white amaryllis bulbs for the holidays.…
Prep basketball roundup: Redondo Union is preparing to compete with the best
There’s no settling for average or ordinary this basketball season for Redondo Union coach Reggie Morris Jr. He has high expectations, and when several of his starters didn’t come out…
Top high school football state playoff games
A look at two of the top CIF regional football games this week: FRIDAY Division 1-AA: San Diego Cathedral (10-2) vs. Los Alamitos (12-2) at Long Beach Veterans Stadium, 7:30…
Massive shredded cheese recall: Check your fridge for these brands
More than 1.5 million bags of different shredded cheeses sold at major retailers, including in California, have been voluntarily recalled due to possible metal contamination, authorities said. The recall was…