Man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia
Authorities said the man was taken into custody while trying to enter a federal building. Garcia was in California at the time.
Gavin Newsom’s congressional maps face their final test at the ballot box
Tuesday is the final day for California voters to weigh in on whether to approve Newsom’s plan to redistrict congressional lines to favor Democrats.
Driver gets 16 years in prison for crashing into, killing man pushing disabled car
The 61-year-old defendant pleaded no contest to one count each of gross vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run driving resulting in death or serious injury.
What Prop. 50 means for Long Beach, where to vote and other last-minute election questions
Redrawing Long Beach’s congressional lines is a crucial part of Newsom’s plan to boost Democrats in the House. Here’s what to expect on Nov. 4.
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‘I don’t know what we’re going to do.’ Californians fear loss of food aid as shutdown drags on
More than five million low-income Californians — including 93,000 Long Beach residents — are expected to lose their CalFresh food assistance benefits starting Saturday. States are suing the Trump administration…
Convicted killer confesses to 3 cold-case gang murders, LBPD says
The unsolved slayings stretched back as far as 2004, according to the department.
Neighbors say they’re tired of brawls, rowdy students outside Wilson High School
Two large fights just outside campus have them pressing the school board and superintendent for answers.
Authorities identify man killed in crash on 405 Freeway in Long Beach
The CHP released new details about the wreck on Friday, saying a 69-year-old driver suddenly veered across the freeway, crashing into a Tesla in the far left lane.
Groups spent $26 million to sway voters over Prop. 50, more than any ballot measure in state history
As election day approaches, nonprofits, political parties and a billionaire have spent nearly $26 million on ads and other communications in an effort to convince voters to support or oppose…
Suspect arrested in deadly shooting of homeless man under 91 Freeway, Long Beach police say
Police did not disclose how detectives identified the suspected shooter or what may have motivated the killing.
City opens long-awaited homeless shelter at former motel in North Long Beach
The $23 million project took longer than expected after the city discovered mold, faulty plumbing and other major structural problems at the motel they purchased.