Officials said the cargo was on its way from China to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel in Mexico.
Posted inImmigration
California Democrats push to block ICE from schools, hospitals and shelters
Highly publicized immigration raids have rattled the community and prompted lawmakers to push for more laws protecting immigrants.
Posted inEducation
California Department of Education urges school districts to resist Trump’s threats over transgender athletes
The U.S. Department of Justice has warned California schools they may be held in violation of civil rights protections for girls.
Posted inCity
Long Beach hasn’t enforced beach bike path speed limit in years, records show
The city is testing whether to allow more motorized vehicles on the beach path, but records confirm residents’ concerns that even current traffic rules aren’t enforced.
Posted inArt
Theater review: Long Beach Landmark’s musical ‘Bright Star’ sings with emotion
It’s a musical written by Steve Martin (yes, that Steve Martin) and Edie Brickell. And it will pluck your heart strings.
Posted inClimate Change
These gas appliances — one of the largest sources of LA’s smog — could be phased out
Air quality board will vote Friday on targets and fees that aim to phase out water heaters and furnaces powered by natural gas. These appliances emit more smog-causing gases than the region’s largest industrial polluters.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a Taste of Downtown and an ’80s party
Lots of food and fun this weekend in Long Beach.
Posted inCrime
Washington man allegedly motivated by ‘anti-life’ ideology charged with helping Palm Springs bomber
An affidavit unsealed today also describes the bomber using an AI chat application to research the process of making powerful explosives
Posted inMusic
6 weeks of free concerts: Long Beach Municipal Band kicks off 2025 with Crystal Lewis collaboration
The Municipal Band is back for its 116th season starting June 24, when Grammy-nominated singer will join them on stage.
Posted inCrime
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into parked car near Veterans Stadium, Long Beach police say
Speed was believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.