A no-cost preschool is opening in West Long Beach. Anyone can apply
It’s run by a local nonprofit that brings preschools to where they’re needed most. It also has a food pantry, special education services and access to medical and dental clinics.
Billionaire Leon Black sues Rep. Robert Garcia for defamation over Epstein comments
Garcia said during a TV interview that “Leon Black is at the center of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.” The lawsuit says Garcia’s statements were false and made maliciously.
California billionaires faced down a tax and won new protections for their wealth
California billionaires put Prop. 42 on the ballot to counter a proposed wealth tax. It passed, creating a new obstacle to future wealth taxes.
Parents convince LBUSD to retest classrooms where dozens of kids got mysteriously sick
The school district agreed to move students out of the classrooms after parents spent weeks documenting their symptoms and pushing for a new round of environmental tests.
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Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton
Becerra will be California’s first Latino governor since the late 19th century.
Californians vote on nation’s first wealth tax on billionaires
Some of the state’s wealthiest residents have spent hundreds of millions to defeat Prop. 40, the “billionaire tax.” Supporters say billionaires should pay their “fair share” and help fund social…
Long Beach congressman says he’ll take on ICE and Trump if Democrats win in midterms
Rep. Robert Garcia is in line to lead the powerful Oversight Committee, where he could demand answers from immigration agents and become one of the president’s loudest antagonists.
Beware the ‘red mirage’ if California Republicans have an election night lead
Don’t be fooled by early election returns. It can take California weeks to tally votes, leading to “red mirages” and “blue shifts.”
Why some CSU faculty are ready for a strike: ‘The last contract sucked’
The union that represents 29,000 faculty members is asking its members to authorize a strike after negotiations with California State University reached an impasse.
Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on Calif. voter rolls, analysis finds
It’s the first outside analysis of a list that the Department of Justice has used to threaten prosecution of election officials.
Special ed teacher was allowed back in class despite ongoing child abuse investigation
“My worst fear just came true,” said the mother of one disabled student in his class.
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