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.
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 special election on Nov. 4.
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Newsom’s redistricting plan relies on Long Beach overwhelming Orange County Republicans
Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia’s new district would take on areas like Huntington Beach, as part of a regional shift to dilute Republican power in Southern California.
School year starts in Long Beach with celebration at Lakewood High
More than 62,500 students and 2,660 teachers flocked to 84 Long Beach Unified schools on Tuesday morning for the first day of classes.
California GOP takes Newsom to court over redistricting, again. Will Trump sue next?
California Republicans are suing again to try and keep Gov. Newsom and Democrats’ redistricting plan off voters’ ballots. President Trump floated the idea of suing, too.
Police seize cars, arrest 2 men after chaotic street takeover that ended in looting
Videos of vehicles doing donuts at Orange Avenue and Harding Street sparked headlines across the region.
Food vendors, pop-up restaurants can get break on downtown business fees under new program
Operations that only rent kitchen space part-time could qualify for a refund on licensing costs.
Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting woman in Alamitos Beach neighborhood
Few details were available, but police said the suspect was taken into custody Saturday evening near Cherry Avenue and Third Street.
Firefighter hurt battling commercial blaze in West Long Beach
He’s since been released from treatment and is doing OK, according to authorities.