Tag: Los Angeles County

Long Beach Reports 380 Percent Increase in People Living in Cars Since 2020

LONG BEACH, Calif.—Long Beach announced the results of its city-run 2022 Homeless Point in Time Count Friday—showing a 22 percent increase in people living in encampments or on the street, and a 380 percent increase in people living in a vehicle compared to January 2020—when the previous city survey was conducted before being halted for two…


LA County to Offer Monkeypox Vaccines to Select Residents, Based on Risk

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles (LA) County health officials said July 1 is aligning with federal guidelines on the distribution of monkeypox vaccines, offering the shots to people who have had confirmed contact with an existing case or who attended an event where there was a high risk of exposure. According to the county, doses of the…


Here Are the SoCal Cities With the Most Homes Sold in May as Market Cools Off

As the home prices are leveling off in Southern California amid rising interest rates, Lancaster of Los Angeles County, Mission Viejo of Orange County, and Fallbrook of San Diego County are among the cities with the most home sales in May. Otto Catrina, the president of the California Association of Realtors, said the housing market…


These SoCal Cities Saw High Home Sales in May, as Market Cools

As home prices are leveling off in Southern California amid rising interest rates, Lancaster of Los Angeles County, Mission Viejo of Orange County, and Fallbrook of San Diego County are among the cities with the most home sales in May. Otto Catrina, the president of the California Association of Realtors, said the housing market has…


COVID Vaccinations Slowly Roll out for Kids Under 5 in LA County

COVID-19 vaccine doses for children under age 5 began slowly rolling out in Los Angeles County Tuesday, although health officials warned that due to shipping delays, the pediatric shots weren’t expected to be more widely available until at least Wednesday. Ultimately, the county anticipates the shots being available at more than 900 vaccination sites. Federal…


Hundreds Gather in Honor of Officers Killed in El Monte Shootout

EL MONTE, Calif.—Hundreds of community members, law enforcement officers, and family members gathered outside the El Monte Civic Center on the evening of June 18, in honor of two El Monte police officers killed in a motel shooting last week. The candlelight vigil was filled with piles of flowers, candles, and American flags around two…


Over a Thousand Gather in Honor of Slain El Monte Officers

EL MONTE, Calif.—More than a thousand community members, law enforcement officers, and family members gathered outside the El Monte Civic Center on the evening of June 18, in honor of two El Monte police officers killed in a motel shooting last week. The candlelight vigil was filled with piles of flowers, candles, and American flags…


Gunman in Killing of 2 El Monte Officers Died by Suicide: Coroner’s Report

A man who allegedly killed two police officers in a June 14 motel shooting in El Monte, California, died at the scene by suicide, the county coroner’s office reported on June 18. The 35-year-old Justin Flores died on a sidewalk outside the Siesta Inn near the San Bernardino (10) Freeway, with his cause of death…


Recall Gascón Campaign Surpasses Needed Signatures

The Los Angeles-based Recall District Attorney George Gascón campaign has surpassed the 566,857 signatures needed by the July 6 deadline, they announced June 15. The campaign is now focused on collecting additional signatures to account for signatures that may be invalidated once they are submitted to the county registrar’s office for verification. “We are officially…


LA County Offering Free Lunches to Kids at Libraries and Parks This Summer

Los Angeles County is providing free lunches to kids at libraries and parks during summer months when they are away from school, officials announced on June 13. “Lunch at the Library keeps children nourished during the summer months, helping to ensure that families have access to wholesome meals,” the LA County Library stated on the…