Does Prop. 50 divide California communities? Depends how you measure it
Prop. 50 would enact a congressional map that helps Democrats, but a new analysis finds it doesn’t change Californians’ representation much on other measures.
Large Halloween party in downtown will have city-sanctioned public drinking
It’s an expansion of Long Beach’s experiment to allow alcohol consumption at certain public events.
Gov. Gavin Newsom just banned loud ads on Netflix and other streaming services. Here’s why
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning ads that are substantially louder than the shows on streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu.
No fridge? No more. Newsom signs bill requiring apartment landlords to supply appliances
Under the new law, apartments will be considered uninhabitable if they do not come with a working refrigerator and stove.
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Clerk at North Long Beach liquor store ticketed for selling alcohol to minor, police say
The penalty for a first-time offense is a fine and community service, police said.
Federal judge rebukes Trump administration attempt to deploy Guard units from California, Texas to Oregon
In an extraordinary Sunday night hearing, federal District Judge Karin Immergut temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying federalized troops from any state to Oregon.
Man stabs his roommates, killing one, wounding another, Long Beach police say
Police said they’re still trying to determine a motive.
New California law restricts HOA fines to $100 per violation, giving homeowners a break
Millions of California residents could get a break if they violate HOA rules under a new state law that caps fees at $100, without late fees or accumulating penalties.
Judge throws out lawsuit seeking tighter enforcement of Long Beach Airport noise rules
Neighbors say a loophole in the law has left them suffering through near-constant disruption from small plane flights.
It’s flu season, Long Beach. Here’s where to get your shots.
The city of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services will make flu shots available free beginning Friday at a number of health centers.
LBUSD’s new school safety plan focuses on fewer cops, diversion for students who commit small crimes
The plan empowers the district’s armed school safety officers to handle misdemeanors and infractions without calling local police.