Vons and Albertsons close self-checkout as Long Beach mandates more staffing, new rules
People in the industry said grocers may need more time to comply with the city’s new rules, including a ban on self-scanning certain types of items.
California issues historic fine over lawyer’s ChatGPT fabrications
The court of appeals said 21 of 23 quotes in an opening brief were fake. State authorities are scrambling to grapple with widespread use of artificial intelligence.
To have fewer police on campus, LBUSD may give its safety officers power to cite, arrest students
Long Beach Unified hopes to handle infractions and misdemeanors in-house, giving students the chance to have their cases dismissed before they make it to court.
Dozens of pets killed when fire breaks out in Long Beach apartment
The animals were staying at the apartment temporarily as rescuers prepared to adopt them out, according to the LBFD.
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Planning Commission gives OK to convert mostly vacant office tower into student dormitories
Developers want to remake the office building near the Recreation Park Golf Course into housing for nearly 600 students.
Tipped-over truck spills thousands of gallons of oil onto 710 Freeway in Long Beach
There is a small lake of oil clogging up the 710 Freeway this morning.
California community colleges to lose $20M next year amid federal grant cuts for Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Long Beach City College will lose $3 million over the next three years now that the Trump administration canceled grant programs designed for institutions that serve large Latino populations.
Driver charged with felony hit-and-run in crash that killed woman crossing street
Police alleged the driver left but returned to the scene of the deadly crash about 40 minutes later.
California releases its own vaccine recommendations as RFK shifts federal policy
Leading medical organizations informed the state’s new guidelines, announced as part of a western states alliance. A new law requires insurers to cover vaccines for most Californians.
Environmentalists sue Long Beach to block warehouse project along LA River
The plan is to build a three-story self-storage warehouse, RV parking and car wash facility at 3701 Pacific Place. But it’s met stiff opposition from groups who say it should…
These high-tech toilets tracked each flush; Long Beach decided they’re worth paying for
After months of testing, the city has decided to keep renting several time-limited restrooms that proved popular. The one at Belmont Pier was the second busiest in the nation.