State Bills Cerritos $17.1 Million, City Responds

The City disagrees with the state's finding and will ask the state to reconsider.

Memorial Services Set for Lakewood Councilman Van Nostran

A public service will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Lakewood.

Asian Language Voters Get Insufficient Help at Polls, Group Says

A survey finds a lack of bilingual poll workers at predominately Asian American precincts in the San Gabriel Valley, South Bay, Cerritos and Long Beach.

Lakewood Councilman Larry Van Nostran Dies at Age 79

The longest serving council member in the city's history passed away at his home Saturday from an incurable lung disorder. Cerritos mayor Jim Edwards says Van Nostran's footprint is "stamped all over Lakewood."

Artesia Announces Interim City Manager

Former City Manager Maria Dadian retired after 12 years of service.

Measure M Coasts as Artesia Voters Say Yes to Business License Fee Hike

The measure would raise business license fee in the city for the first time in 20 years, helping replenish city funds.

Incumbent Linda T. Sanchez Takes 38th Congressional District

Voters keep Rep. Linda T. Sanchez in office with nearly double the votes over opponent Benjamin Campos.

Cristina Garcia Wins 58th Assembly District Race

Democrat Cristina Garcia beat out Republican businesswoman Patricia Kotze-Ramos with an overwhelming percentage of votes in Tuesday night's election.

UPDATED: 58th Assembly District: Garcia, Kotze-Ramos Election Results 2012

Check here for the latest numbers on the race for the 58th Assembly District.

Election Day: What's Going On At Your Polling Place?

The polling places are bustling as Cerritos and Artesia residents make their way in and out of the stations to exercise their right to vote. Residents offered reactions to their voting experience.

PHOTOS: Cerritos & Artesia Voters, Show Us Your Voting Pics!

Upload your photos to our gallery after you head to the ballot box today. Simply click the upload button. Tell us where you voted in Cerritos or Artesia.

Find Your L.A. County Polling Place and Vote

Don't forget to vote! Here's how to find your polling place. Also, where to drop off mail-in ballots.

UPDATED: 38th Congressional District: Campos, Sanchez Election Results 2012

Check here all day and night for the latest news and results on the race for the 38th Congressional District.

58th Assembly District Candidate Cristina Garcia's Final Message to Voters

Democratic candidate Cristina Garcia sends a quick message to voters as she prepares to go head-to-head with opponent Patricia A. Kotze-Ramos on Election Day.

38th Congressional Candidate Benjamin Campos' Final Message to Voters

Republican candidate Benjamin Campos addresses voters in this letter as he prepares to go head-to-head with opponent Linda Sanchez on Election Day.

Registered Republicans in L.A. County Declines

The statewide percentage of Republican registrants has also shrunk to 29.3 percent, according to state figures.

AQMD to Issue Mandatory "No Burn" Alerts

Violators of the bans on the burning of firewood during smoggy "No Burn" periods could face fines up to $500.

State Assessments Prove ABCUSD's Substantial Growth in Academic Proficiency

At the ABC School Board meeting, Board Administrator Valencia Mayfield presented facts and statistics on the district's progress in relation to the rest of the state and nation.

Monday Deadline: Register to Vote in California

Voter registration applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22.

Democratic Candidates For Congress, Assembly Rally in Cerritos

Event at Cerritos Park East brings together Democratic supporters as they prepare for Nov. 6 election.

Cerritos Councilmember Carol Chen Launches Re-Election Campaign

The councilwoman revs up her re-election campaign for the March 2013 election.

County Health Officials Issue Warning on Bath Salts

The drug, which has grown in popularity the past few years, can cause kidney and liver failure, seizures, increased suicide risk and even death.

City Council Denies Goodwill SOLAC a Second Store in Cerritos

The Cerritos City Council denied Goodwill SOLAC a conditional use permit to open a second Cerritos location at last week's heavily attended council meeting.

ABC Unified Schools Improve on API Scores, Surpass State Goals

Twenty of the 30 ABCUSD schools met or exceeded the state's 800-point target, according to newly released data from the California Department of Education.

LA County Supervisors Urge No Vote on Prop. 32

Supervisor Don Knabe of Cerritos cast one of the two dissenting votes.

Cerritos Council Approves New Irvine University Building at Cerritos Towne Center

Cerritos City Council approved a new location for Cerritos-located Irvine University. Also, approved was an agreement to employ "at risk" youths to perform maintenance tasks in Cerritos.

Gov. Jerry Brown Orders Switch to Winter Gas To Dampen Price Spike

A move by the governor is made to help ease the dramatic spike in prices at the pump.

L.A. County Launches Portion Control Campaign as Obesity Rates Increase

The rise in obesity rates among Asian/Pacific Islanders in L.A. County may surprise you.

Voter Registration Hits Record-Setting Pace as Deadline Nears

The spike in voter registrations last month is being attributed to the ability to now register online.

Health Alert: Second L.A. County Resident Dies from West Nile Virus

The death has prompted heightened warnings for people to take extra caution against mosquito bites.

Governor Signs Bill to Extend Sales Tax for L.A. Transportation Projects

Measure J will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot in Los Angeles. If approved, it will speed up major public transit and highway projects across the county.

UPDATED: Cerritos Man Linked to Anti-Muslim Film Arrested for Allegedly Violating Probation

Nakoula B. Nakoula was denied bail in his Thursday afternoon appearance before a federal court judge.

PHOTOS: A Look Back at Patriot's Day in Artesia

Local citizens and city officials took pause to remember those whose lives were lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

How to Register to Vote in Cerritos & Artesia

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on how and where to register to vote.

Election 2012: Online Voter Registration Launches in California

Voters whose signature is already on file with the California Department of Motor Vehicles can submit their voter registration forms electronically.

Family of Slain Bellflower Robbery Suspect Criticizes Sheriff's Department

"They didn't even call me and tell me my son was dead," Tracy Davenport, Tony Francis' mother, said at the Board of Supervisor's meeting on Tuesday.

DFI-Brand Cantaloupes Recalled for Salmonella

A California-based company is recalling 28,000 cartons of cantaloupes after one sample tested positive for salmonella.

Asm. Tony Mendoza to Host Event on CA Homeowner's Bill of Rights

The town hall meeting educating attendees on the new Homeowner's Bill of Rights will be held on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Norwalk City Hall.

Changes to Medicare

Patriot Day Concert in Cerritos