DUI driver crashes into telephone pole while fleeing cops, police say
After the crash, the driver tried to run, but officers were able to catch him, police said.
Politics for insomniacs, and a six-pack of pot-bellied pigs for The Backroom
The City Council never sleeps. The insomniacs stayed up until past midnight dealing about highly contentious subjects, from swimming pools to warring animal groups. The fun (almost) never ends.
Long Beach Post, DLBA to host forum for District 2 candidates
All seven candidates vying for the Downtown-area seat in the March 3 election have agreed to participate in the forum on Thursday, Jan. 30.
IN PICTURES: ‘Continuing the Legacy’ at the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
This year’s theme, “Continuing the Legacy,” was felt throughout the crowd.
The fault in our stars
An American flag at the State of the City contained too many stars—Also: a possible sign-stealing controversy, an interesting endorsement and staff pick and a rendezvous with Uncle Joe.
Vincent Thomas Bridge to close nightly for maintenance through Thursday
Crews will be replacing the bridge’s finger joints during the closures, Caltrans said.
Coastal swimming areas closed after 11,000-gallon sewage spill
Los Angeles County reported to the city on Monday that the spill came from the city of Hawaiian Gardens and was caused by a grease blockage.
Have a sheriff’s department warrant for your arrest? The LASD is offering a do-over
The department says it’s offering an amnesty of sorts for anyone who has outstanding misdemeanor or traffic warrants issued by the LASD.
California could be 1st state to sell its own prescription drugs under Newsom proposal
His proposal also would create a single market for drug pricing in California, with companies having to bid to sell their medicine at a uniform price.
Beards and brows: Some new looks from the evolving City Council
For this year’s State of the City speech, the magic drinking word is “development” and you’re gonna want to pregame on platters of pasta, salmon and eggs if you want to hang with the professionals.