Long Beach voter guide: mayor
With a looming deficit estimated at over $60 million next year and the Olympics on the horizon in 2028, the next mayor will have the crucial tasks of helping balance the budget and set the city’s priorities as the Games approach.
Director of LBUSD center for Black students placed on leave as criticism mounted
The center is meant to foster success and belonging among Black students, but some parents raised concerns about its leadership and programming almost immediately.
LBUSD, Cal State, LBCC grading platform hacked in apparent ransomware attack
It appears to be part of a series of high-profile data breaches this week from K-12 schools to major university systems nationwide.
What’s holding back California students? A new report urges stronger state oversight
The state’s shift to a funding system that gave school districts control has left big gaps in student performance and questions over who’s accountable for what, according to a new report.
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Driver charged with manslaughter for allegedly killing woman as he pulled out of parking spot
He’s accused of hitting 19-year-old Grace Edwards as she walked through a shopping center parking lot with her mother.
Homeless services contractor sues Long Beach, alleging city bilked it out of $1.1 million
City officials said there were problems with invoices. The nonprofit alleges they’re manufacturing an excuse not to pay.
UPDATE: Tunnel fire under 110 Freeway doused; northbound lanes reopened
LAFD Assistant Chief Carlos Calvillo said his department is concerned about the structural integrity of the freeway after it was assessed by a structural engineer from Caltrans.
How will California’s next governor handle homelessness?
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Teachers union pours money into school board race to oppose conservative challenger
Union members say they’re alarmed by her connection to the group Moms for Liberty that’s tried to push educational policy to the right nationwide.
Long Beach Unified School Board District 5 candidate questionnaire: Maureen Flaherty
We asked Long Beach candidates how they’d handle the issues voters said they cared about most.
Long Beach Unified School Board District 5 candidate questionnaire: Diana Craighead
We asked Long Beach candidates how they’d handle the issues voters said they cared about most.