The DA Is Now Pulling the Campaign Books on Huntington Park Candidates. Two of Them Had Their Homes Raided in “Operation Dirty Pond.”Prosecutors want certified copies of the finance filings of three council hopefuls, and residents who were promised a pool are still looking at a dirt lot. HUNTINGTON PARK — The Los Angeles […]
Isabel Guillen was elected to represent Bell Gardens — one of Southern California’s most heavily immigrant communities. But her 2025 financial disclosure reveals she has been collecting a six-figure salary as a senior paralegal at an immigration law firm now under federal investigation for allegedly draining the life savings of the very people she was […]
The City of Huntington Park just released the warrant that investigators used to enter City Hall and 11 other locations including; current and former councilmembers, and lobbyist and ex-city official, Efren Martinez, on February 26th of this year. The probe dubbed “Operation Dirty Pond,” centers on the alleged misuse of millions of dollars in public funds […]
Nearly every other block in Los Angeles and the surrounding cities has street vendors. They sell everything, including fresh fruit, tacos, flowers, ice cream, and elotes. During the COVID-19 outbreak, they even kept us safe by selling masks. Yet despite being a common sight in Los Angeles County, vendors claim they frequently feel unnoticed. California […]
Downey Police are investigating a smash and grab robbery that took place on Wednesday, July 12th around 4:30 p.m. inside of Stonewood Mall. A video of the robbery which made the rounds on social media shows at least three males, all wearing black hoodies, breaking the Daniel’s Jewelry Store’s glass cases and removing various items. […]
Mayor Alejandra Cortez of Bell Gardens announced her resignation on Monday, July 3rd, citing work and personal obligations. In a statement on social media, Cortez stated, “It is with a heavy heart that I announce my resignation from the Bell Gardens City Council; the time has come for me to transition and focus on my […]
The Fierro family held their annual Christmas Show and Toy Giveaway today at its open-air market at 6330 Garfield Avenue in Commerce. Hundreds of families from the area enjoyed a free puppet show, food, and a toy giveaway. Martin Fierro is a local businessman, philanthropist, and family man. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, […]
On July 14 of this year, a Facebook user posted about an “Operation” (raid) at the home of Former Bell Gardens Mayor Jennifer Rodriguez in a community forum. The post was accompanied by a picture of what appeared to be federal agents gathering outside Jennifer Rodriguez’s home. SELA News has learned, from a source […]
Montebello, CA – Mike Touhey was arrested and charged with battery earlier today during a golf tournament organized by the Bicycle Club Casino Foundation in the City of Montebello, according to several sources present at the event. The Montebello Police Department arrested Touhey and took him into custody at the Montebello Country Club after interviewing […]
LONG BEACH: Lena Gonzalez was victorious Tuesday’s Special Election Runoff for the California State Senate seat vacated by Ricardo Lara. Lena Gonzalez a City of Long Beach council member Democrat defeated