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Man killed with crossbow following argument in Bell Gardens

Man killed with crossbow following argument in Bell Gardens

BELL GARDENS, CA — A 34-year-old man was killed with a crossbow following an argument in Bell Gardens early Saturday morning, authorities said. Kevin Toledo was found in the 6200 block of Lanto Street and taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:39 a.

By Joe Brizzolara 10 Sep 2026
Santa Fe Springs gardeners rally against closure ahead of tonight’s council meeting

Santa Fe Springs gardeners rally against closure ahead of tonight’s council meeting

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA — Gardeners are mobilizing against the planned closure of Santa Fe Springs’ decades-old community garden and are calling on supporters to pack Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The 2-acre garden has 120 parcels where residents grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Some have tended plots there

By Joe Brizzolara 01 Sep 2026
Bell Gardens Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to run for water board

Bell Gardens Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to run for water board

Bell Gardens Councilmember Jorgel Chavez made some waves on Aug. 18, announcing that he will challenge a longtime incumbent for a seat on the Water Replenishment District of Southern California Board of Directors. If successful, the 29-year-old councilmember, who previously served as the city’s mayor, would leave

By Joe Brizzolara 26 Aug 2026
USC students film immigration drama on Commerce, Bell Gardens border

USC students film immigration drama on Commerce, Bell Gardens border

COMMERCE, CA — Residents near the Commerce-Bell Gardens border may have spotted what appeared to be federal agents in their neighborhood this week, but city officials say there is no known immigration enforcement operation underway. USC School of Cinematic Arts students are filming “Ordinary Men,” a graduate thesis film about

By Joe Brizzolara 20 Aug 2026
Paramount driver killed after vehicle strikes divider, tree

Paramount driver killed after vehicle strikes divider, tree

PARAMOUNT, CA — A 21-year-old man was killed after his vehicle crashed into a center divider and tree in Paramount last week, authorities said. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded at approximately 10:57 p.m. July 7 to the intersection of Alondra Boulevard

By Joe Brizzolara 14 Jul 2026
Dumpster fire spreads to Bellflower strip mall attic, no injuries reported

Dumpster fire spreads to Bellflower strip mall attic, no injuries reported

BELLFLOWER, CA — A dumpster fire spread into the attic of a Bellflower strip mall Saturday morning, prompting a first-alarm commercial fire response, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. Firefighters received the initial call at 8:10 a.m. to

By Joe Brizzolara 11 Jul 2026
Bell to sell 9 Housing Authority homes for $1.8 million

Bell to sell 9 Housing Authority homes for $1.8 million

BELL, CA — The Bell Community Housing Authority approved the sale of nine residential units on Pine Avenue for $1.8 million on June 24, ending public ownership of nine residential units owned by the Bell Community Housing Authority. The properties, located at 6629 and 6633 Pine Ave., include a five-

By Joe Brizzolara 09 Jul 2026
Huntington Park extiende el programa HP Contigo hasta 2027

Huntington Park extiende el programa HP Contigo hasta 2027

HUNTINGTON PARK, CA — El Concejo Municipal de Huntington Park votó 4-0 el 23 de junio para extender por un año más el programa HP With You (HP Contigo), dando continuidad a una iniciativa que comenzó durante las redadas migratorias del verano pasado y que desde entonces ha brindado asistencia

By Joe Brizzolara 29 Jun 2026
Downey mejorará tres cruces peatonales escolares

Downey mejorará tres cruces peatonales escolares

DOWNEY, CA — Tres cruces peatonales escolares en Downey, incluidos dos que comparten límite con South Gate, serán mejorados con fondos estatales y del condado luego de que el Concejo Municipal de Downey aprobara un contrato de construcción por $297,028 el 23 de junio. El proyecto instalará luces intermitentes activadas

By Joe Brizzolara 29 Jun 2026
Huntington Park extends HP With You program through 2027

Huntington Park extends HP With You program through 2027

HUNTINGTON PARK, CA — The Huntington Park City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday to extend the city's HP With You (HP Contigo) program for another year, continuing an initiative that began during last summer's immigration enforcement raids and has since provided food assistance, legal services, and community

By Joe Brizzolara 27 Jun 2026
Study: Bell Gardens recorded 1,620 crashes in five years

Study: Bell Gardens recorded 1,620 crashes in five years

BELL GARDENS, CA — After 1,620 crashes in five years, the Bell Gardens City Council has adopted a new safety plan aimed at reducing crashes and securing future grant funding for the city. The report found 1,620 collisions occurred on Bell Gardens streets between March 2020 and December 2024,

By Joe Brizzolara 19 Jun 2026
La Medida BG se perfila para ser aprobada

La Medida BG se perfila para ser aprobada

BELL GARDENS, CA — La Medida BG parecía encaminada a ser aprobada la noche del martes, dando un respiro a los funcionarios de Bell Gardens mientras la ciudad se prepara para déficits presupuestarios proyectados y una posible pérdida de hasta $7 millones anuales en ingresos provenientes de las salas de juego.

By Joe Brizzolara 03 Jun 2026
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