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06/12/2026

Central Basin Litigation Costs Top $870,000 as Legal Bills Continue to Mount Unchecked

By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X June 12, 2026 Alex Rojas and Leticia Vasquez lawsuits generate over $870,000 in legal costs as questions grow over one law firm’s hiring and board authorization. Central Basin Municipal Water District has spent approximately $870,969 on outside legal costs tied to the Rojas and Vasquez lawsuits through April 2026, according to district records reviewed by Los Cerritos Community News, raising fresh questions about the financial impact of decisions made by district leadership over the past two years....

By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X June 12, 2026 Alex Rojas and Leticia Vasquez lawsuits generate over $870,000 in legal costs as questions grow over one law firm’s hiring and board authorization. …

06/12/2026

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06/10/2026

Target Recalls Baby Wipes; FDA Warns of Serious Infection Risk to Infants

Recalled Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes sold at Target stores nationwide are being pulled from shelves after FDA testing found bacterial contamination. Consumers are advised to stop using the products immediately and return them for a full refund. (Courtesy U.S. Food and Drug Administration/Target) June 10, 2026 By LCCN Staff Report Target has recalled several varieties of its Up & Up brand baby wipes after federal testing found bacterial contamination that health officials say could cause serious infections in infants, young children and individuals with weakened immune systems....

Recalled Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes sold at Target stores nationwide are being pulled from shelves after FDA testing found bacterial contamination. Consumers …

06/09/2026

Grammy-winning producers, live beat battles and hands-on workshops highlight free June 11 event. June 9, 2026 LOS ANGELES — Music creators, aspiring producers and beat-making enthusiasts will have …

06/08/2026

By Loren Kopff Sports Editor | Follow X June 8, 2026 June 8, 2026 By Loren Kopff • on X La Mirada High has always excelled in maintaining the highest standards of its athletics especial…

06/08/2026

Santa Ynez Valley: Old Memories, Bold Flavors at Bar Le Côte

By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X June 8, 2026 The Santa Ynez Valley has changed. That was my first thought as my wife Cora and I rolled into Solvang recently, passing vineyards, oak trees, and rolling hills that looked familiar yet somehow different than I remembered. My brother Ed lived in Solvang from 1979 until 2002, and during those years I made countless trips up Highway 101....

By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X June 8, 2026 The Santa Ynez Valley has changed. That was my first thought as my wife Cora and I rolled into Solvang recently, passing vineyards, oak trees, and ro…

06/08/2026

Four Badass Women Lose Their Heads in Lauren Gunderson’s ‘The Revolutionists,’ Next Up at ICT

Sometimes a revolution needs a woman's touch. Playwright Lauren Gunderson gives France's Reign of Terror a riotous, sharp-tongued makeover with The Revolutionists, next up at International City Theatre. ICT favorite Jamie Torcellini (Deathtrap, Life Could Be a Dream, The Andrews Brothers, The Legend of Georgia McBride) directs the three-week run June 12 through June 28 at ICT's home in the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center....

Sometimes a revolution needs a woman’s touch. Playwright Lauren Gunderson gives France’s Reign of Terror a riotous, sharp-tongued makeover with The Revolutionists, next up at Internatio…

06/08/2026

Twin Brothers, Father Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Canoga Park

CANOGA PARK — A man and his two young sons were found dead Sunday evening in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide at a Canoga Park apartment complex, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers responded around 7:15 p.m. to a residence on Owensmouth Avenue near Strathern Street, across from Lanark Park, after reports of a shooting. Upon entering the home, officers discovered three victims suffering from gunshot wounds....

CANOGA PARK — A man and his two young sons were found dead Sunday evening in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide at a Canoga Park apartment complex, according to the Los Angeles Police …

06/08/2026

Raman Overtakes Pratt in Race for Los Angeles Mayor Runoff

June 7, 2026 LOS ANGELES — What appeared to be a clear path to the November mayoral runoff for former reality television star Spencer Pratt has suddenly become a much steeper climb. According to the latest vote count released by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has overtaken Pratt in the race for second place, a dramatic shift after days of steadily narrowing margins as election officials continue processing outstanding ballots....

June 7, 2026 LOS ANGELES — What appeared to be a clear path to the November mayoral runoff for former reality television star Spencer Pratt has suddenly become a much steeper climb. According to th…

06/07/2026

The 2026 La Mirada High baseball team shortly after falling to Cathedral Catholic High 12-2 last Friday in one semifinal game of the CIF Southern California Division 1 regionals. The Matadores fini…