Bellflower News

A Bellflower man accused of shooting his 70-year-old wife multiple times and then calling police to say he found her dead pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder. via Press-Telegram

“It's the efforts of each and every one of you that keeps our community growing together”

During the 1950s and 1960s, teens looked up to Frankie Avalon. But as a kid growing up in Philadelphia, the singing idol who starred in such films as "Beach Blanket Bingo" and "Grease" admired his town's police ... via Press-Telegram

“He's trying to man up, and I'm looking at him, and I'm praying for him.”

A 16-year-old Long Beach boy was charged as an adult Wednesday in the killing of two teens, including a Redondo Union High School student, and the wounding of a third at a party at a Masonic hall last month. via Daily Breeze

“This really comes from investigative followup with people at the party and people in the community”

Three people have now been arrested in connection with a Jan. 19 shooting at a party near Heartwell Park that left two Long Beach teenagers dead. via Grunion Gazette

Long Beach Police Chief Anthony Batts spoke at a news conference about the arrests. via KFI

“Fight on, my brother in arms. You are a great American and will be a great president.”

McCain is not too old Happy days are here again. I am pleased with the fine showing Sen. via Press-Telegram

A member of the editorial board went to vote in Belmont Heights early Tuesday morning and was surprised to run into a group of his neighbors working a precinct near the Colorado Lagoon. via Press-Telegram

As part of a monthlong investigation, the Ventura County Sheriff's Department made three arrests Tuesday in connection with a Jan. via Venturacountystar.com

Recreational vehicles can no longer be parked on Paramount streets. Map The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to ban street parking for RVs and commercial vehicles. via KNBC

“Meanwhile, we'll start taking depositions and get ready for a fight”

The Bellflower Unified School District has appealed a Superior Court judge's ruling that its nutrition center project is subject to the city's development review process. via Press-Telegram

“We just made the best of (the situation)”

Cheryl Carter is the owner of Johnny Rebs restaurants. One of the items on display at the Bellflower restaurant, left, is a soot-covered cloth decorated with the likeness of Elvis Presley. via Press-Telegram

“Cal Worthington and his dog Spot”

With real estate values dropping and the nation bordering on a recession, this is a tough time to be in the new car business. via Grunion Gazette

Job seekers are invited to attend a Meet The Employer job recruitment event, hosted by the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network, on February 1 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Career Transition Center, ... via City of Long Beach

A woman was shot to death in Bellflower, authorities said Tuesday. The shooting in the 16000 block of Cornuta Avenue near Alondra Boulevard was reported at 9:54 p.m. Monday, said Deputy Bill Brauberger of the ... via KCBS-TV Los Angeles

“I was very nervous and I tried to touch it but my neighbor said not to touch it.”

In the two weeks leading up to his arrest, 23-year-old Efrain Martinez distanced himself from his parents and refused to speak with anyone - except for the 9-year-old cousin he stands accused of stabbing to ... via Press-Telegram

City officials have announced the names of the 17 recipients for this year's public safety awards. via Press-Telegram

“It's certainly a substantial blow to the revenue of the city”

For more than 15 years, the Ford West on Artesia Boulevard drew customers from all over the region. via Press-Telegram

“He told me I was old enough to know better”

Three siblings who say they were molested as children by the same Los Angeles priest filed new allegations of abuse this week against a worldwide religious order, which is the only Roman Catholic organization ... via Los Angeles Times

“They're seasoned to perfection. If you have any left over, take them home, stick them in the toaster oven for about five minutes and they are out of this world!”

L.B.'s MR. POTATO HEAD: Long Beacher Jesse James' hand-built West Coast Choppers motorcycles sell like hot cakes, but his french fries are the fairest of them all. via Press-Telegram