John Donegan, Author at Long Beach Post

Long Beach police chief announces retirement after 5 years in top post

by John Donegan October 21, 2026October 21, 2026

Chief Wally Hebeish said he’ll retire in December after 32 years in law enforcement.

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He promised homes for families. Now he’s accused of millions in fraud — and one attorney says that’s just the beginning

by John Donegan October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Monday Morning Coffee: Still figuring out how to rename César Chávez sites

by John Donegan October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Extensive damage, unsteady homes and urgent repairs: What’s next for the Peninsula?

by John Donegan October 11, 2026October 11, 2026

Why one small stretch of Long Beach keeps getting slammed by damaging waves

by Jeremiah Dobruck and John Donegan October 9, 2026October 14, 2026

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Long Beach orders evacuations, fast-tracks plans to rebuild beach as waves pound the Peninsula

by John Donegan October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

High swells are hitting Long Beach again, and weekend rain is on the way thanks to another hurricane

by John Donegan October 8, 2026October 9, 2026

LBCC will move football team to St. Anthony’s stadium for 2026 season

by John Donegan October 7, 2026October 9, 2026

Monday Morning Coffee: Anger mounts at plan to limit public comment at City Council meetings

by John Donegan October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

A prolonged heat wave is hitting Long Beach. It will feel even hotter because of El Niño

by Jacob Sisneros and John Donegan October 1, 2026October 1, 2026