Man struck, killed by pickup truck while crossing PCH in Long Beach
Police said the man was hit around 6:23 a.m. Friday at Hayes Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.
Long Beach Airport refuses to show video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown
Long Beach’s city manager made the decision this week, as did city officials in Atlanta, Chicago and New York. They said the video was overtly political and not suitable for TSA screening lines.
More severe strain of mpox reported in Long Beach — the 7th ever case in the U.S.
It’s the first U.S. case reported in someone without recent international travel, health officials said.
California’s health insurance marketplace braces for chaos as shutdown persists
Open enrollment season for 2026 ACA health plans starts Nov. 1 in most states, including California, and enrollees still have no clue whether their premiums will rise exorbitantly next year.
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Long Beach lobbied for the right to use speed cameras; 2 years later, none are installed
The city says its speed cameras are still at least a year away from issuing their first tickets.
Think your kid’s done with a booster seat? New California law says maybe not
After pushback from some Democrats, a controversial bill that would have banned short kids from the front seat was watered down. But small children face new seat belt rules under…
New California law forces chatbots to protect kids’ mental health
Gov. Gavin Newsom approved mandatory monitoring and reminders when kids use chatbots. But a bill supported by child advocates was left unsigned.
Approaching storm may bring thunder, heavy rain to Long Beach
Long Beach is expected to receive roughly three-quarters of an inch of rain through Tuesday night, forecasters said.
Long Beach caregivers say early childhood stress is rising; a city program aims to address that
Mental health and emotional support for the city’s youngest kids is “something that the community was really asking for,” according to the city’s Health Department.
Newsom signs controversial bill letting relatives care for kids if parents are deported
Immigrants’ rights groups and child advocates say the new law will help parents prepare for emergencies, such as a deportation. It caused a firestorm of controversy among conservative and religious…
Police investigate bank robbery at 2nd & PCH
Police did not disclose if the man was armed during the robbery and did not provide a description of the suspect.