The Daily Breeze/SCNG • January 24, 2022

Carson, Redondo, Torrance to kick off legal fight against controversial housing bill

Senate Bill 9's proponents have touted it as one of multiple strategies to solve the state's ongoing housing crisis, while opponents argue it strips local control from cities.

Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG • January 20, 2022

Newsom unveils effort to fight theft of LA railroad cargo

After spending some time collecting trash off the tracks with CalTrans workers, the governor described a multi-agency effort to continue the rail-line clean-up, and announced expansions to a task force targeting retail theft.

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • January 19, 2022

Four new COVID testing sites to open in Carson

Carson will open four free coronavirus testing sites for residents starting Thursday, Jan. 20.

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • January 17, 2022

Union Pacific railroad thefts are another problem for beleaguered supply chain

The railroad also blamed the LA County district attorney for not doing enough to prosecute those who are arrested. This weekend's train derailment remains under investigation.

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • January 15, 2022

Torrance officials, police critics differ on new advisory commission’s ability to effect change

Torrance officials announced the new Police Chief Advisory Commission on Thursday, a move, the city said, that is meant to bridge the gap between the community and the Police Department.

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • January 13, 2022

COVID surge hits South Bay schools

Schools reckon with staffing shortages, student absences as virus surges.

Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG • January 13, 2022

LA County reports 45,076 new cases of COVID, more than 4,000 hospitalizations

There were 4,175 people with the coronavirus in county hospitals, according to the latest state figures posted Thursday morning, up from 3,912 the day prior.

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • January 13, 2022

Harbor-UCLA trauma center closes briefly amid unprecedented blood shortages; more shutdowns possible

Public Health officials warn of potential future trauma center shut downs, if donations do not increase

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • January 13, 2022

Torrance Police announce formation of chief’s advisory board

Torrance city leaders have been besieged with demands for a civilian oversight commission in the wake of reports that a group of police officers exchanged racist and homophobic texts.

Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG • January 8, 2022

LA County COVID-19 hospitalizations jump by nearly 400 — with 34,448 new cases reported Saturday

More than 200,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported over the past 7 days, the highest numbers of cases in one week since the early waves of the pandemic.

Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG • January 7, 2022

LA County reports 43,712 new COVID cases in second straight record-breaking day

The case count is a one-day record high.

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • January 5, 2022

LA Fire trucks are transporting patients now as COVID surge hits firefighters, ambulance companies

450 Los Angeles County firefighters have tested positive for the coronavirus and are off work, a fire official said this week.

Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG • January 5, 2022

Rev. Al Sharpton will eulogize 14-year-old killed by an LAPD officer’s stray bullet

The family's representatives are calling for justice in Orellana Peralta's name

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • January 5, 2022

Hundreds of LA County police, firefighters out with COVID-19 amid winter surge

The new positive cases of coronavirus are part of what was expected to be a massive winter surge of infections across the Los Angeles area.

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • January 4, 2022

LA Sanitation sued for negligence over massive Hyperion sewage spill

About 17 million gallons of untreated sewage were released into the Santa Monica Bay in July 2021.

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • January 3, 2022

Days after the wave of sewage and stench, some beaches reopen – but worry endures in hard-hit Carson

LA County sanitation officials said they will reimburse for severe property damage, replace front yard grass tainted by the sewage, and are offering free car washes to any resident affected.

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • January 3, 2022

Though better braced after 2 years of pandemic experience, hospitals fear swift-spreading omicron wave

Burnout, fatigue, staff shortages plague healthcare workers as demand for assessment, care and testing multiply.

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • December 31, 2021

Massive COVID-19 surge wreaks havoc on restaurants, bars

The sudden spike of new coronavirus cases has thrown havoc on many restaurants and bars, forcing business owners to scramble to replace sick staff and even temporarily close their doors.

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • December 30, 2021

Here’s how to recycle your tree in the South Bay

Most waste management departments throughout the South Bay offer curbside pickup for unwanted trees, with varying schedules.

The Daily Breeze/SCNG • December 30, 2021

LA County reports more than 20,000 new coronavirus cases, fueled by omicron

The number of people hospitalized with COVD-19-related illnesses jumped again on Thursday, to 1,365, an increase of 114 from the previous day.