Second Canvass of the Cerritos Municipal Election Completed

Here are the final tallies of the Cerritos Municipal Election that took place on March 5, 2013.

Look Up in the Sky Cerritos-Artesia! It's Comet Pan-STARRS

The comet will become brighter as it passes closest to the sun March 10. Look for it on the western horizon just after sunset.

Cerritos, Artesia Rally for Rand

Tweets from the area surrounding Cerritos and Artesia in support of the senator's filibuster outnumber those against.

Carol Chen & George Ray Elected to Cerritos City Council

The two candidates earned the most votes among seven candidates vying for two open seats on the Cerritos City Council.

UPDATED at 11 p.m.: Semi-Official Results in Cerritos Municipal Election, Chen & Ray Pull Away

Incumbent Carol K. Chen and longtime community member George Ray appear to have won the two open seats on the Cerritos City Council.

SmartVoter.org Ballot Lookup Helps Cerritos Voters Prepare

Cerritos voters who wish to study the list of candidates that they'll see on their March 5 ballots can use this tool from SmartVoter.org.

Q&A Profile: Cerritos City Council Candidate Frank Aurelio Yokoyama

Frank Aurelio Yokoyama, candidate for the March 5 City Council election, shares his vision for the city's next four years.

Wife of Council Candidate Valencia Reaches Out to Voters

Angelica Molina explains why her husband deserves voter support in the March 5 election.

Q&A Profile: Cerritos City Council Candidate Carol Chen

Carol Chen, incumbent-candidate for the March 5 City Council election, believes that maintaining the city's financial stability and continuing to protect and preserve city resources in the future are some of the most pressing issues in this electi

Dr. Sieu Looks at the Impact of Sequestration on Education

ABCUSD Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu talks about how the district will be affected by cuts in federal funding.

Cerritos College Loses Federal Funding

Automatic federal spending cuts kick in Friday and take millions from college financial aid programs nationwide.

Local Economy Facing Uncertain Future if Sequester Shrinks Budgets

Federal agencies will have fewer funds beginning Friday if Republicans and Democrats can’t avoid the sequester deadline. Several Cerritos-based businesses will also see the affects.

Election Profile: Cerritos City Council Candidate George Ray

George Ray, candidate for the March 5 Cerritos City Council election, has had a wealth of community service experience throughout the years.

Q&A Profile: Cerritos City Council Candidate Gerad Valencia

Gerad Valencia, candidate for the March 5 City Council election, explains his solutions for the struggling profit growth at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.

Cerritos Rolls Out New Public Safety Vehicle

The city's new T3 Patroller will be used by Cerritos Sheriff's Station personnel to patrol events, schools and other areas with large groups of people that cars cannot access.

Got Cash to Claim? State Site Reveals Unclaimed Property

A check could be waiting for you. Utilize this site to see if you've got some money headed your way.

Is There Someone in Cerritos-Artesia Worthy of Being "Woman of the Year"?

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 58th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Cerritos and Artesia.

Final Cerritos Candidates Forum to Be Held Tonight

The seven Cerritos City Council candidates have been invited to the two-hour forum, which will be aired on Cerritos TV3.

Asm. Garcia Introduces Bill to Punish “Cyber-Bullies”

AB 256 reaches beyond the school yard it aims to include harassment through electronic communications -- cyberbullying.

Second Cerritos Candidates Forum to Be Held Tonight

The seven Cerritos City Council candidates have been invited to the two-hour forum, which will be aired on Cerritos TV3.

Community Invited to Assemblymember Cristina Garcia Swearing-in Celebration Saturday

The event will be held on Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the city of Montebello.

Highlights from the Feb. 5 Cerritos City Council Candidates Forum

Five of the seven candidates appeared before dozens of community members at the Feb. 5 Candidate Forum.

Cerritos Chamber to Host First of 3 Candidates Forums on Tuesday

The seven Cerritos City Council candidates have been invited to the two-hour forum, which will be aired on Cerritos TV3.

Clean Water Measure Protests Accepted Via Email Until March 12

Property owners who wish to oppose a fee proposed to clean up county waterways can send their protests in via email by mid March.

WATCH: 3-Day Count of L.A. County Homeless to Begin Tonight

The effort is coordinated and conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority every two years.

Several Late Night Freeway Closures Return this Week

Leave yourself some extra time if you're traveling late at night this week.

Celebrate Love, Attend Cupid's Ball and Bring Back Artesia's Fireworks Show

Cupid's Ball aims to raise money to fund and revive the city's Independence Day fireworks show.

The 4-1-1 on the Cerritos Municipal Election

Here's a list of the candidates for the Cerritos Municipal Election on Tuesday, March 5.

County Golf Courses to See Fee Hike Starting March 1

Here's a list of the golf courses that will be affected by this fee hike.

Volunteers Sought for 'Artesia in Action' Cleanup Saturday

The volunteer community group will be cleaning up the northern part of the city on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Cerritos Earns C, Artesia Gets D for Tobacco Policies

The state of California also received failing grades from the American Lung Association.

Hawkins to Begin 4th Term on Central Basin Board of Directors

Phil Hawkins, a longtime Cerritos resident, will be begin his fourth term on the Central Basin Board of Directors. He serves the water district's Division 5, which includes this cities of Cerritos and Artesia.

Proposed County Measure Would Tax for Stormwater Clean Up Projects

County property owners recently received mailers on a proposed tax measure to cover costs for improving water quality and reducing pollution.

NRA Takes Down Facebook Page

The NRA Twitter feed has a thank-you note Tweeted Dec. 13 to Facebook friends promoting its milestone of 1.7 million "likes," but there was no mention of the group's Facebook page in updates.

Feinstein: Bills to Ban Assault Weapons Will Be a Priority

The California senator tells “Meet the Press” that bills will be introduced on the first day Congress returns.

Artesia Seeks Nominations for Business Recognition Award

Nominations are due by 4 p.m. Feb. 8.

Mass Burial Planned Wednesday for Unclaimed Decedents of L.A. County

County officials plan to hold a mass burial for the deceased unclaimed by loved ones at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Cerritos City Council Candidate Filing Period Ends Friday

Interested candidates for two council seats must file with the Cerritos City Clerk by Dec. 7.

Cerritos Residents Speak Out Against Parks and Recreation Fee Increases

During the Nov. 19 Cerritos Council meeting, members of the Cerritos sports and athletic community gathered to voice their opinions on the Nov. 5 vote to increase pool and field use fees.

Cerritos Councilmember Carol K. Chen Finalist for National Leadership Award

This is the second time Chen has been a finalist for this award.