Image Source Many people today look for short-term financial solutions that offer quick support without creating long-term strain. No-credit-check loans may seem like a lifeline, but the reality is often far tougher. While they skip hard credit checks, repayment is usually required almost immediately, leaving little room for flexibility and causing significant stress. But the landscape is shifting. New financial platforms are using technology to offer safer, more manageable alternatives.

Short-cycle mobile games are shaping new digital habits across communities, blending fast decision-making with clean, minimalist design. The rise of rapid-round formats highlights how modern users look for quick, engaging experiences that fit into everyday life. Mobile gaming culture has shifted dramatically over the past several years, with many players gravitating toward games that offer streamlined interaction and immediate feedback. These experiences are easy to dip into during commutes, breaks, or quiet minutes throughout the day.

By Loren Kopff Sports Editor | Follow X December 9, 2025 John Glenn High and Norwalk High wrapped up their annual girls varsity basketball classic last Saturday at Norwalk and the end results were not what both head coaches would have liked. While Glenn went winless in the four games, the sixth time since 2008 it has failed to win a game in the co-hosted event, the Lancers have gone 1-3 the past four seasons, which followed three straight seasons of going 2-2.

By Loren Kopff Sports Editor | Follow X December 8, 2025 Valley Christian High senior wide receiver Oliver Boateng navigates through heavy coverage to score on a 13-yard pass from junior quarterback Liam Sweeney on the first play of the second quarter in last Friday's CIF State Division 5-AA Southern California Regionals. Boateng would catch six passes for 70 yards in V.C.'s 27-13 loss to Christian High.

Jeep Recall Day: Picture on the recall sign up page (no kidding). Mom’s thrilled, the dealer’s amused, and the kid just realized the family plug-in hybrid isn’t allowed to plug in anymore — but don’t worry, the service advisor says the battery might explode and the fix is ‘coming soon,’ which everyone is somehow treating like that’s totally normal. Kid begins lifelong distrust of Chrysler products.

By Brian Hews Publisher | Follow X December 4, 2025 Last week, Los Cerritos Community News published an investigation into Bellflower District 4 Councilman Victor Sanchez’s conflicting residency declarations, loan-occupancy filings, and the owner-occupied designation of a duplex he co-owns in District 1. The story documented discrepancies involving a recorded Deed of Trust requiring borrower occupancy, rental activity at the duplex, and Sanchez’s simultaneous claim of permanent domicile in District 4 — a requirement for holding his elected seat.

By Loren Kopff Sports Editor | Follow X December 4, 2025 The Cerritos High boys basketball team hosted Beckman High last Friday with only eight healthy players. But for longtime head coach Jonathan Watanabe, he’s been through this situation many times, as recently as Dec. 12, 2023 when the Dons suited up eight players in a 71-50 loss at Marina High.

The two-day festival featured 21 rap and R&B artists, carnival games and rides, and merchandise from Golf Wang. December 3, 3025 By Stepheny Gehrig Initially planned for Nov. 15–16, Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival was postponed to Nov. 22–23 at Dodger Stadium. Despite the rescheduling, the festival still featured 21 artists performing over two days, along with rides, games, and interactive booths.

Valley Christian High senior Cole Hefner moves around Cash Haran of Ramona High in last Saturday's CIF-Southern Section Division 9 championship game. Hefner rushed for 50 yards on 20 carries in V.C.'s 14-12 victory. Photo by Steve Fericean. By Loren Kopff Sports Editor | Follow X December 3, 2025 In 2016, the Valley Christian High football team, fresh off the heels of a 59-13 win over Silverado High in the CIF-Southern Section Division 9 championship game, hosted Bishop’s High a week later in the Division 3-A Southern California Regionals.

December 3, 2025 LCCN Staff Report The long-planned overhaul of one of the region’s busiest intersections moved forward this week, as the Santa Fe Springs City Council approved the release of construction bid advertisements for the Valley View Avenue and Alondra Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project. The upgrade targets a high-volume chokepoint used daily by commuters from Santa Fe Springs, La Mirada and neighboring communities.

Photo by Yan Krukau from Pexels B2B marketing is shifting quickly, and many teams are struggling to keep pace with how fast buyer expectations are changing. Tactics that felt strong a couple of years ago barely create movement now. Buyers want more relevance, quicker answers, and clearer proof that a company understands their needs. They also gather most of their information on their own, forming early opinions long before speaking with sales.

The high season is the period of maximum influx of guests, which can either significantly increase the establishment's profits or create serious operational problems if insufficiently prepared. For most restaurants, peak periods fall during holiday seasons, summer months, or local events. A shortage of supplies at a critical moment can lead to a loss of reputation and lost revenue. That is why experienced restaurateurs begin preparations several weeks before the expected increase in traffic.

December 3, 2025 The holiday season is in full swing in Cerritos as the city launches a series of festive programs for families and community members. The celebration begins with Santa’s Sleigh Day at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will make his grand arrival at 11:15 a.m., greeting families for photos and holiday cheer. Visitors can enjoy crafts, storytimes, carolers, live holiday music, festive games, and complimentary snacks and hot cocoa while supplies last.

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Surgical Excellence DOWNEY, Calif., – The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has selected Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center as one of only 76 hospitals nationwide recognized by for delivering commendable outcomes in surgical care in 2024. As part of ACS NSQIP, Downey Medical Center tracks surgical outcomes for both inpatient and outpatient procedures.

December 2, 2025 LCCN Staff Report The holiday season is in full swing in Cerritos as the City launches a series of festive programs for families and community members. The celebration begins with Santa’s Sleigh Day at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will make his grand arrival at 11:15 a.m., greeting families for photos and holiday cheer.

By Loren Kopff Sports Editor | Follow X December 2, 2025 The Artesia High boys basketball team was hoping to avoid something no other team in program history had done-go winless in its Artesia Varsity Winter Classic. The Pioneers, once down by six points in the first quarter against winless Eisenhower High, bounced back to lead by nine points midway through the fourth quarter.

Valley Christian High celebrates the school's fourth football CIF-Southern Section divisional championship after the Defenders defeated Ramona High 14-12 last Saturday night. Photo by Steve Fericean. Valley Christian High head coach Brendan Chambers holds up the coveted CIF-Southern Section championship plaque after his team defeated Ramona High 14-12 last Saturday in the Division 9 title game. Photo by Steve Fericean. …

Check your refrigerator: 64 cheese products are being recalled right now. December 2, 20205 EATINGWELL.COM Credit: Products: Courtesy of Brand. EatingWell design. Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese were recalled due to metal contamination. The mozzarella cheese products were sold at Aldi, Publix, Target, Walmart and more. Sixty-four different products are being affected, and they were sold in 32 states and regions.

When someone is injured because of another person’s carelessness, life can change in an instant. Medical bills start piling up, work becomes difficult or impossible, and stress often takes over. In these moments, having the right legal team can make all the difference. Many people turn to them because of their steady support, compassionate approach, and long record of helping injured individuals rebuild their lives.

If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably seen jaw-dropping AI-generated videos. For instance, a talking dog explaining physics, a cinematic travel ad made entirely from text, or a music video that looks straight out of Hollywood. What’s behind it all? AI video generators. These tools are completely changing the way creators think about storytelling and content production.

(CBS)~One person was killed when an argument led to a deadly shooting in Lakewood on Thanksgiving, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies.  It happened at around 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27, near the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard and South Street, according to an LASD news release. Deputies arrived and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound next to a car in the area.

Happy Friday! This week’s digital edition of Los Cerritos Community News leads with an exclusive investigation that forced the removal of Whittier Union High School District Trustee Gary Mendez after state and county authorities confirmed he had unlawfully held two incompatible public offices. Our coverage details the timeline, legal findings, and political fallout that culminated in Mendez’s resignation. Inside this edition, readers will also find local government updates across Southeast Los Angeles County, including the City of Cerritos’ effort to rezone key commercial corridors for future housing development, plus a look at Los Angeles County’s ribbon-cutting for two new Project Homekey supportive housing communities in Long Beach.

PRESTIGIOUS AWARD: From (l-r), top row: Emily Sharron, Kylie Grenier, Kimberly Minogue, Alexa Hassan, Jackie Kutil, Riley Templer, Hannah Kozlowski, Jessica Mousseau, Sara Graves, Marla Mungovan From (l-r) bottom row Anna Mooradian, Nia Jones, Jody Fleshman, Christine Castle, Michelle Rightmyer, Stacey Feroleto, Jessica Hews, Jessica Lundberg, Hannah Cavaretta, Yvette Pignone, Laura Villani November 26, 2025 UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts…