Harbor Commission votes to assess Queen Mary ahead of potential transfer from the city
The assessment of the ship will cost about $3 million and is expected to take at least a year.
As enrollment declines, LBUSD resolves to set aside money to avoid layoffs
LBUSD enrollment remains steadily shrinking, with a longtime decline of 2% annually reaching 3% each of the last two years. Each percentage drop represents a loss of $7-8 million in funding from the state.
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Woman hospitalized after being shot in her home from unknown direction, police say
It is not clear whether the gun was fired from inside or outside the residence, according to police, who said the shooting happened around 8:45 last night.
California’s change to concealed carry permits would reduce wide variations among counties
Responding to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, California legislators push a bill to restrict concealed carry permits. New numbers show a wide variation among counties in how many permits have been issued. But in publishing the data, the state Department of Justice exposed personal information of permit holders.
Hate crimes surged 33% in California last year, but they dropped in Long Beach
Statewide, hate crimes against Black people were again the most prevalent in 2021, and there were large increases in crimes targeting Asian and LGBTQ people.
Man falsely accused of shooting deputies sues over posts on Facebook, Twitter
After two sheriff’s deputies were shot in Compton, people began spreading Darnell Hicks’ picture and home address across the internet, falsely accusing him of being a suspect.
Family says woman killed on 710 Freeway was a mother of four; shooter at large
“It’s just not right,” said the woman’s aunt, who added they were supposed to celebrate a family member’s birthday today.
California voters to weigh constitutional right to abortion
The court’s ruling on Friday lets states decide for themselves whether to allow abortion. California is controlled by Democrats who support abortion rights, so access to the procedure won’t be threatened anytime soon.
Long Beach could add another homeless outreach team in upcoming budget
Long Beach’s REACH teams consist of a nurse, clinical and outreach workers that work to connect people experiencing homelessness with services and housing. Adding another team could cost about $500,000.
Authorities identify man found dead near LA River bike path in North Long Beach
Juve Medina Morales, 26, was found around 8:45 a.m. on Sunday after authorities responded to a report of a dead body.
Court upholds death sentence for murderer who ran over victim, killed another in jail
The California Supreme Court unanimously rejected the contention that there were errors in the trial of Santiago Pineda, who is behind bars at San Quentin State Prison.
LBCC considering $285 million bond measure to rebuild Veterans Stadium
LBCC has been polling residents on whether they’d support a new $285 million bond measure to rebuild Veterans Stadium after previous bond measures haven’t covered the costs.
Ex-teacher accused of sex abuse seeks to block release of employment record
A former student’s lawsuit says a computer teacher at Hughes Middle School groped her and groomed other students. He says details of his time at the campus should be kept private.
A tale of 2 cities: Home prices in Peoria and Long Beach
Of the 10 most expensive homes sold in Peoria in May, all are well below the median home sale price in Long Beach of $850,000 and well above the median price in Peoria of $130,000.
California tax relief: What’s in the tentative deal
After weeks of talks, state lawmakers are told there is a tentative agreement on California tax relief between Gov. Newsom and legislative leaders. It includes refunds of as much as $1,050, but officials caution that the deal isn’t final.
Body found near Los Angeles River in North Long Beach
Police and the Long Beach fire department responded to the area at about 8:42 a.m. this morning regarding a report of a dead body, said Long Beach police spokesperson Brandon Fahey.
Man injured in shooting in El Dorado Park Estates, police say
The shooting occurred around 5 a.m. in the area of the 8100 block of East Wardlow Road, according to the Long Beach police department.
3 strikes, 24 years, and now freedom: The story of Allen McIntosh
McIntosh was a cellmate with a man who started Unite the People to help provide aid to people who were unjustly sentenced. With the help of the nonprofit and a documentary made about McIntosh’s life called Q-Ball, Allen McIntosh will be released from prison on Monday, June 27.
Man hospitalized after shooting in South Wrigley
The shooting occurred at 10 p.m. Saturday in the 2400 block of Cedar Avenue, which is just south of Willow Street.
‘It’s going to be a fun thing for the summer’: New floatable playground is a splash with beachgoers
“It’s more slippery than I thought it would be,” said 44-year-old San Pedro resident Will Funk, who brought his children to the opening of the Wibit after hearing about it on social media. “It’s going to be a fun thing for the summer. I’m sure we’ll be out there more.”