Long Beach man arrested on suspicion of defrauding FEMA for Eaton Fire relief money
He was able to get $28,286 in disaster relief before officials discovered he hadn’t actually rented a property in Altadena that was destroyed, authorities allege.
After Trump’s crackdown on DEI in schools, judge rules he can’t cut off funding
California receives $2.4 billion in federal Title I money for low-income schools, about $1.3 billion for special education and $250 million for after-school programs, among other grants.
Man trying to cross 7th Street dies after being hit by 2 vehicles, LBPD says
Police said the first car pulled over, but the second car that hit him drove off without stopping.
Long Beach-Los Angeles region tops list of nation’s smoggiest areas, Lung Association says
Our region was found to have the worst ozone, or smog, pollution in the country, according to the annual ranking.
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Police release photos of rescued dog shown in viral animal abuse video; suspected abuser arrested
The video showed a man slamming the dog into the ground. “This type of cruelty has no place in our community,” Police Chief Wally Hebeish said.
Rep. Robert Garcia returns from El Salvador, demands the release of wrongfully deported man
“I think the entire country has to be courageous and stand up in this moment and demand that this cannot happen,” Garcia said.
Man gets 50 years to life for ‘very disturbing’ murder of employee at Crow’s Nest bar
The victim’s two young children spoke during the sentencing hearing, with one asking the defendant, “Why did you think killing my daddy was OK?”
19-year-old passenger dies after car slams into tree in Downtown Long Beach, police say
Speed and impaired driving were being investigated as possible factors in the crash, police said.
They trusted her to help birth their babies; instead, they say, she disappeared with their money
The Long Beach Birth Center abruptly closed, leaving a group of expectant mothers suddenly without prenatal care. The owner insists she’s also a victim, hamstrung by the state’s unfair regulations.
Video shows man slamming dog into the ground in Long Beach; police are investigating
“Animal abuse is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in our community,” police said.
Bones found in sand on Long Beach shoreline; investigators believe they’re human
Crews scoured the sand Friday and Saturday after someone reported finding human remains at Junipero Beach. They appear to have confirmed the grisly discovery.