DOJ charges 15 in $2 billion California healthcare fraud takedown

Federal prosecutors charged 15 people—including six medical professionals—in $2 billion worth of health care fraud schemes involving sham sober homes, unnecessary heart surgeries, and fake hospice care.

LA doctor and chiropractor indicted in $135M unnecessary surgery fraud scheme

Dr. Hany Malek and Dr. Harold Tabie are facing federal charges for an alleged $135 million Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary arterial surgeries, illegal kickbacks, and fraudulent PPP loans.

Long Beach residents demand permanent coastal protections as King Tides approach

Long Beach Peninsula residents are demanding long-term coastal protection as an $11.4 million sand dredging project races to safeguard damaged homes ahead of upcoming King Tides.

LA City Council votes to identify $460,000 for public bank study amid budget concerns

The LA City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.

City-run bank study passes LA City Council
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The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.

Rain signals historic El Niño storms
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Long Beach leaders held a meeting to address the potentially historic El Niño winter storms.

Long Beach braces for coastal flooding
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As Southern California deals with bands on rain this week, Long Beach officials are bracing for coastal flooding in the area.

Students forced to evacuate after gun scare
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Bell Gardens High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday after reports of a weapon on campus. Police detained a student and recovered one gun, while officials confirmed no shots were fired.

Bell Gardens HS student taken into custody following report of gun on campus

Bell Gardens High School was placed on lockdown following a report of an armed student on campus. Officials confirmed a shooting did not occur and students are safe.

Serial rapist Andrew Luster out of prison
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Convicted serial rapist and cosmetics heir Andrew Luster has been released from state prison after serving 20 years of a sentence that was once 124 years.

One of 11 arrested in California voter fraud crackdown speaks out

Omar Muñoz, a lawful permanent resident, denies registering to vote or casting ballots despite facing federal charges.

Journalist attacked after 'No Kings' protest
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A social media content creator and journalist was attacked at the end of a "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Family questions $10,000 LADWP water bill after hydrant repairs

Joshua Ward received a $10,000 water bill despite using the least water during the winter. Ward believes the unusually high bill may be connected to nearby hydrant repairs.

Long Beach bracing for rain, coastal waves
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As rain is moving into Southern California, Long Beach officials and crews are bracing for another round of strong waves.

Serial rapist, Max Factor heir Andrew Luster released 20 years into 124-year sentence

Convicted serial rapist and cosmetics heir Andrew Luster has been released from prison after serving 20 years of a reduced sentence, triggering outrage from Glendora officials and local lawmakers.

Powerful waves continue to batter Long Beach Peninsula, even without a storm in sight

Powerful waves continued pounding the Long Beach Peninsula, sending water into the air during Monday’s high tide. The repeated storms damaged the Peninsula, red-tagging eight buildings and severely damaging parts of the historic boardwalk.

Powerful waves continue to batter Long Beach
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Powerful waves continued pounding the Long Beach Peninsula, sending water into the air during Monday’s high tide. The repeated storms damaged the Peninsula, red-tagging eight buildings and severely damaging parts of the historic boardwalk.