At CSULB, a retired judge pieces together the language once spoken by her ancestors
With an archive of recordings and a dictionary, Deborah Sanchez and a small group of her students revitalized a part of their heritage on the brink of extinction.
California says adiós to plastic bags! Why a new 2026 law bans them at grocery stores
California is closing a major loophole in its plastic bag ban. Starting on Jan. 1, stores will be required to swap out those thick, reusable plastic bags with recycled paper bags.
Trump’s immigration crackdown upended life in California. It continues as the new year begins
President Trump focused on California first as his administration rolled out its crackdown on unauthorized immigration, sending the National Guard to Los Angeles and carrying out high profile raids throughout the state.
Another storm is headed to Long Beach; expect a soggy New Year’s
We’ve had an exceptionally wet rainy season already, and more is on the way.
The Latest
Woman crossing Pacific Coast Highway killed in crash, LBPD says
Police said the crash happened at about 8:45 p.m. Saturday on West Pacific Coast Highway at Cedar Avenue.
New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court
A California new law expands CARE Court, a mental health program championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include some people diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
How justice changed in California in 2025: Prop. 36 toughened penalties, prisons kept shrinking
Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2025 announced the closure of another prison, a shutdown that’s possible because the state is incarcerating far fewer people than it did just a decade ago.
Teen girl dies following crash south of Bixby Knolls
Police said speed and distraction driving may have been factors in the collision.
Woman accused of stealing $48K in rental security deposits to be released on probation
As part of the plea agreement with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Bergstedt pleaded no contest to two counts of grand theft for a combined $5,300.
Legal battle continues over whether parents have right to know student is transgender
A judge ruled parents have the right to know if a student “expresses gender incongruence.” California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office applied to stay the court’s injunction.
Long Beach sees significant rain; state issues emergency
Travel is expected to be treacherous, and given that it’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Thursday, public safety officials are on high alert and urging residents to rethink travel plans.
Long Beach Post on Youtube
More from
