Politics
Bell Gardens Mayor Alejandra Cortez Steps Down
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 […]
LA Court Ruling: Bell Gardens Council Member Is Out!
>>BREAKING<< BELL GARDENS, CA – In a shocking turn of events, a Los Angeles Superior Court ruled earlier this week that Jennifer Rodriguez, a Bell Gardens Councilmember, will be removed from office on charges that she willingly vacated her seat (click here to view full court document). First reported here on SELA News back in […]
Trash Talk Takes Over Maywood
Pictured: Mayor Eddie De la Riva is in a tough spot and he knows it. <<BREAKING NEWS>> — Apparently there’s nothing but trash talk happening in Maywood these days. As sources confirm, last year the Maywood City Council canceled it’s waste management contract with Republic Services after the city conducted an audit and discovered that […]
Commerce City Officials Masked in Hypocrisy
Commerce, CA- City Council Members Leonard Mendoza and Hugo Argumedo have tried hard to position themselves as ”anti-cannabis” politicians. They have even gone as far as literally speaking from the pulpit of a local church on the subject. However, the truth behind their masks of hypocrisy is now slowly revealing itself. Confidential sources within the […]
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South Gate Approves Stricter Street Vending Regulations
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 […]
Stonewood Mall Suffers Smash and Grab
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. […]
Bell Gardens Mayor Alejandra Cortez Steps Down
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 […]
Annual Christmas Show and Toy Giveaway Held Today at Commerce Open-Air Market
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, […]