Travel delays at LAX, LGB as winter storm moves across U.S.
As of 8:45 a.m. today, there were three flights canceled and 10 flights delayed at Long Beach Airport.
International migration drove US population growth in 2022
The U.S. population expanded by 1.2 million people this year, with growth largely driven by international migration, and the nation now has 333.2 million residents, according to estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
TRENDING NOW
LATEST
Police investigate a late-night assault and two shootings
No injuries were reported as a result of the shootings but one victim was beaten by two attackers on West Long Beach.
Congressman Lowenthal secures nearly $13M for Long Beach projects
More than half the funds are allocated for safety improvements to the Anaheim corridor.
‘Dawgs of LBC’ is a love letter to Long Beach’s streets, beaches and dogs
Photographer Marissa de la Torre, the book’s author, has snapped scores of canines in neighborhoods, in front of small businesses, at libraries, in parks and at beaches, and outside city limits in Wilmington, Lakewood and Signal Hill.
Local history: Long Beach’s renowned snake whisperer, Grace Olive Wiley
Wiley’s passion was a crusade to get people to give up their fear of snakes, a fear she maintained was cultivated, not instinctive. She regularly handled rattlesnakes, copperheads, mambas and cobras with her bare hands.
Commissioner accuses city staff of undermining push to ban facial recognition technology
City commissioners and city management are at odds over what Long Beach should do about facial recognition technology, with two advisory bodies saying it should be paused or banned and city management saying the city is already taking steps to safeguard residents’ privacy.
LBUSD planning return of beloved Camp Hi Hill at new location
Plans are in the works for the district to bring back its week-long outdoor learning expedition for fifth graders next school year, with the location changed to the YMCA’s Camp Oakes near Big Bear, off State Route 38.
Buried treasure: California politicians stash $35M in leftover campaign cash
Former Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia is one of few political candidates in California who have opted to refund unused contributions, in addition to paying political consultants and donating to other candidates.
CHP announces Christmas weekend enforcement operation
The 54-hour “maximum enforcement period” will begin at 6:01 p.m. Friday and continue through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Long Beach winter break camps for kids
The Long Beach Unified School District’s winter break runs from Dec. 26 through Jan. 6. Here are several options for how your kids can stay busy during their two weeks off from school.
Literary Women Festival of Authors returns Feb. 11
In the 40 years since the event began, authors such as Mary Higgins Clark, Lisa See, Barbara Kingsolver, Aimee Bender, Roxane Gay, Isabel Wilkerson, Octavia Butler and Rae Armentrout have attended the festival.
Long Beach may declare a state of emergency over homelessness; here’s what that could mean
Declaring a state of emergency on homelessness in Long Beach could give the city manager more power to quickly enter into contracts with service providers and contractors.
Pro-oil petition drive in California under question
Last week, a campaign seeking a referendum on a new oil well setback law announced it had gathered nearly 1 million signatures, well over the approximately 630,000 needed to qualify the measure for the 2024 statewide election.
LBUSD board swears in Maria Isabel López, elects Craighead president
During Tuesday’s meeting, the board swore in a new member, Area 1 representative Maria Isabel López, and elected Diana Craighead as president of the board for the next year. Board member Doug Otto will serve as vice president for the upcoming year.
Here’s what you need to know about California’s new pay transparency law
In less than two weeks, job seekers in California will finally know how much a job pays when they apply for it — if companies don’t figure out a way around a new law.
Long Beach Post adds 3 new journalists to newsroom
The Long Beach Post is pleased to announce three new additions to our newsroom, who will help ensure we can continue to provide robust coverage of the city of Long Beach.
At swearing-in, Mayor Rex Richardson says he will push to declare state of emergency on homelessness
Richardson devoted much of his first mayoral speech to the impending issue of homelessness, as well as inequality and mental health issues.
Police investigate death of man found near Scherer Park
The man was found unresponsive sometime around 5:13 a.m. near the intersection of 49th Street and Del Amo Boulevard, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
$24B projected budget deficit may test California’s resolve to grow safety net amid recession
California faces a projected deficit next year even if the U.S. avoids a recession. Despite the expected shortfall, policymakers say they’ll maintain spending on social programs, though advocates are calling for more.