Government shutdown to disrupt food assistance for tens of thousands of Long Beach residents
If you’re in need of food, see the list of resources at the end of this article.
LBPD should stop arresting victims in domestic violence cases, oversight commission says
A report found three times when officers arrested both the victim and abuser, a situation that could have been avoided with just “a little bit more investigation,” according to the police oversight director.
DUI driver crashed into group of bicyclists, killing one and severely hurting 2 others, police say
Police said the driver hit three bicyclists in the bike lane and then kept driving.
Expect more phonics lessons in California schools under law Newsom signed
The law comes on the heels of a host of other literacy initiatives, including mandatory dyslexia screening and universal transitional kindergarten.
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First look at the long-awaited new playground in Ramona Park
Designers chose a nautical theme with waves and wales on which to play.
Long Beach man gets federal prison for picking up teenage runaway for sex
Authorities said he met the 14-year-old runaway on an internet forum.
Students, parents say Long Beach Unified must address racism in its schools
Dozens of speakers brought that message to the Long Beach Unified school board meeting Wednesday.
Cal State workers are getting a one-time bonus, paid for by a $144 million loan due next year
The $144 million loan will be used to pay for one-time bonuses for faculty and staff.
Newsom unveils $11 state insulin for Californians: ‘We took matters into our own hands’
Lawmakers have focused on the high cost of diabetes drugs. The announcement will make state-branded insulin available two years later than the governor originally promised.
Long Beach musician shot to death outside his Alamitos Beach home, friends say
Friends and coworkers said Thomas Mello worked as a bartender at El Barrio Cantina and had been a fixture in the local music scene for years.
Long Beach Airport refuses to show video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown
Long Beach’s city manager made the decision this week, as did city officials in Atlanta, Chicago and New York. They said the video was overtly political and not suitable for…