Those with the area codes 562, 626, 949 and 951 must dial all 10 digits when making calls beginning Sunday, Oct. 24, as part of a federal transition that will give the National Suicide Prevention ...

People living in the 562, 626, 949 and 951 area codes — and that includes you Long Beach, Pasadena, South Orange County and parts of Riverside and San Bernardino — now must dial all 10 digits ...

“I care less about the area codes and what county I'm associated with, ironically,” she said. “I live in Eagle Rock now, but I still have a 626 area code.

If your phone number starts with 562, 626, 949, or 951, you will have to dial the full 10-digits to make a call, even if you are calling someone within your own area code.