Thief steals Camry with 2 dogs inside before ditching car in Long Beach
The car’s owner said she feared that Darla — her “feisty” dachshund — would bite the car thief and put herself in harm’s way. But both animals came away unscathed.
Appeals court refuses to overturn murderer’s conviction in gang shootout that killed bystander
The decision upholds his lengthy prison sentence.
With over 150 problem vacant lots, Long Beach will run an experiment to address them
After dozens of citations didn’t clean up blighted properties, city officials are offering up to $75,000 for someone to come up with and implement a new idea.
Supervisor Janice Hahn wants cell towers on Vincent Thomas Bridge to aid in suicide prevention
While officials have put up signs in the area offering mental health resources, Hahn said it doesn’t help if people can’t actually connect due to poor service.
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California Uber and Lyft drivers closer to being able to unionize after crucial vote
A bill allowing Lyft and Uber drivers to unionize was sent to the governor’s desk this week after it was tied to an insurance bill that benefits both companies.
Long Beach Unified will ban cell phone use in classrooms; campuses start rolling out rules
High school students will be allowed to use personal devices outside instructional periods, but grades eight and below must power them off for the whole day.
Greece names Long Beach as home base for 2028 Olympics
The team house will be at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Long Beach.
Dozens of shipping containers spill from docked vessel at Port of Long Beach
Crews were trying to pull bent and dented cargo out of the water as other containers leaned precariously.
‘Something can be done about this’: New plan aims to stop sex abuse in California schools
A new bill would give officials more tools to identify and combat sexual abuse and educate students to better identify the most common signs of grooming behavior.
Mourners gather at vigil for 3-year-old boy fatally struck by car on Artesia Boulevard
One friend wrote that 3-year-old Noah needed a “final goodbye” so that he can “rest in peace like the little angel he is.”
Fire chars garage, second-story structure in Wrigley neighborhood
The building appeared to be under construction and the flames quickly spread, sending up a large plume of smoke.