A broken mental health system has kept a Long Beach father locked up without a trial, his family says
Kaizann Guerrero’s mother says he was doing well, with his schizophrenia under control, until he was sent to a state mental hospital following his arrest.
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Why child care in California may get harder to find
Between 2019 and 2025, about 1,100 preschools have closed across California.
UPDATE: Missing jet skiers rescued from breakwater, hoisted from water after overnight search
The two jet skiers were separated from their group after an evening ride on Sunday. They were rescued hours later.
The Lineage fire sent toxic runoff down the LA River. Why didn’t Long Beach close its beaches?
City leaders say a gap in environmental rules slowed crucial testing and crippled its ability to respond with the same urgency as an oil or sewage spill.
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Executive director Megan Kline says the season is one of their most diverse.
Firefighters warn of worse response times, overburdened stations as city debates cuts to LBFD
Long Beach is trying to close a large budget gap with cuts across many departments, but City Council members have pushed back on the idea of fewer firefighter and eliminating a fire engine.
Long Beach will soon restore a piece of its hip-hop history, and they want your advice
After years in storage, the World Famous VIP Records sign will soon be displayed in a small park. Planners will take feedback at a public meeting on Aug. 13.
LBUSD is changing many of its before- and after-school programs. Here’s what we know
The district is switching providers on at least 18 campuses. Some parents who rely on that childcare say they’re worried about stability for their kids.
Long Beach says the fence around its library is working; a homelessness committee isn’t convinced
The downtown library has become a symbol of Long Beach’s struggle to reduce homelessness. A $790,000 fence only added to that debate.