Santa Fe Springs News

More than 40 people were indicted for their role in a scam that bilked Medi-Cal out of nearly $4.6 million - the largest case ever in California - by using unlicensed nurses who provided poor care to disabled patients, most of whom were children, authorities said Thursday.

Forty-two people have been indicted in Los Angeles in what prosecutors say was a ring that defrauded Medi-Cal out of nearly $4.6 million by using unlicensed nurses to provide care to disabled patients.

A pedestrian bridge connecting the south and north sides of Chico Creek at Annie's Glen along Vallombrosa Avenue was steered into place Tuesday afternoon by crews with Franklin Construction Inc.

The local home made famous on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" in March 2005, is for sale.

You don't have to go out of town to have a good time this summer. The city is hosting a number of free and low-cost activities for children, teens and adults.

What better way to spend a summer afternoon than to have a barbecue? The city's Parks and Recreation Department agrees.

Local cities' police and Sheriff's deputies will be out in force Saturday on Independence Day in the Whittier area to enforce the fireworks laws.

A local hospital blood drive held Wednesday in honor of a longtime city employee was expected to be a record-breaker. Organizers hoped to surpass the record of 96 blood donors at a single Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital blood drive.

Members of Old School Riders are trying to pick up the pieces just days after three of their fellow riders were killed by unknown gunmen at a local pizza restaurant.

For those who have worked with and for Santa Fe Springs City Manager Fred Latham the past three decades, one word comes to mind.

Despite a $300,000 deficit, the City Council Thursday passed its 2009-10 $4.8 million general fund budget.

With paintbrushes, hammers and compassionate hearts, more than 150 ARAMARK employees Thursday made the Salvation Army Santa Fe Springs Transitional Living Center a brighter place.

There will be a special blood drive in honor of "Big John" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Santa Fe Springs Town Center Hall, 11740 Telegraph Road.

CBS 2'sA Investigative Reporter David Goldstein uncoversA the truth behindA ads that promise high-paying government jobs.

With parents worrying more about college tuition, it's some relief to them when their children earn scholarships.

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy has added yet another junior-college player to the 2009 recruiting class, this time going west to get a commitment from Fullerton Community College wide receiver Dameron Fooks, according to multiple Internet reports.

Resistance to a Metropolitan Water District mandate for water conservation is growing in this area.

Get the scoop on schools, teachers and students. Visit our Education page for more articles and photos.

It was CHP Day Wednesday for the Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County.

Ravers in brightly-colored clothing once again descended on Redlands on Saturday night, but this rave turned out to be a much smaller event than others and had fewer arrests.