Newsom promised real progress on mental health with CARE Court. Here’s what the numbers show
In the most-comprehensive look yet at whether people are using Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court, we found that far fewer Californians are enrolled in the mental health program than he projected.
Driver accused of killing 15-year-old sitting at bus bench charged with vehicular manslaughter
He could face up to 6 years in prison if convicted, prosecutors said.
Budget cuts may hamstring Long Beach’s ethics office, commissioner warns
Next year’s budget proposes reducing Long Beach’s already small ethics and transparency office by 35%, according to the chair of the commission that advises it.
DA blamed judge for freeing man now accused of killing Baby Emmanuel, but his office didn’t oppose bail in most recent case
Jake Haro was in the middle of facing charges that he violated probation for a prior child abuse case when he allegedly murdered his 7-month-old son in Riverside.
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Police are issuing far fewer speeding tickets than in years past, and more people are dying in crashes
Traffic enforcement in Long Beach plummeted after 2019 and has never fully recovered, according to interviews and records analyzed by the Long Beach Post.
Border czar: immigration enforcement to ramp up in LA, other cities
White House border czar Tom Homan said today federal officials will “ramp up” immigration enforcement actions in so-called sanctuary cities across the country, including Los Angeles.
Long Beach VA hospital unveils $175 million expansion of its mental health facilities
The new complex will help cut wait times for veterans trying to access care.
Newsom deploys ‘crime suppression’ teams statewide while mocking Trump’s threats
As President Donald Trump ramps up threats of military action to “clean up” Democratic-led cities, Newsom said local communities can best tackle crime in their communities.
Father charged with killing baby Emmanuel Haro was allowed to avoid prison in recent child abuse case
“I’m giving you a chance,” said the judge who gave him probation. “Don’t mess it up.”
Stunned by that stack of redistricting mailers hitting your mailbox? Here are tips to follow the money
Over $17 million has already been raised to support and oppose Prop. 50, California’s congressional redistricting measure. We fill you in on how to track the money ahead of the…
Resident exchanges gunfire with burglars, Long Beach police say
The suspected burglars then crashed their car and ran, according to the LBPD.