Newsom agrees to ease budget cuts as California seeks more time to fix growing deficit
The budget deal between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature forgoes or delays many of Newsom’s proposed cuts but the deficit is only likely to grow.
Newly renovated MLK Park pool reopens just in time for summer
The pool had been closed since February for nearly $2 million in repairs.
86-year-old woman killed in crash on Studebaker Road, Long Beach police say
It happened around 2 p.m. Saturday at the intersection with Los Santos Drive, which is just north of the 405 Freeway.
Pedestrian killed in traffic collision on Ocean Boulevard, authorities say
The victim was in a crosswalk when he was struck by a car — and then struck by two more after the initial collision, police said.
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Trump can keep troops in LA for now, appeals court rules
President Trump had a legitimate interest in protecting federal employees when he deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles, an appeals court ruled.
Gas, water and sewer rates set to increase to help cover $397 million Utilities Department budget
The average household can expect an $8.26 per month increase in its water bill, $1.47 for sewer charges and $4.67 for gas service.
City Council OKs construction contract for grandstands at Queen Mary-adjacent amphitheater
Initially projected to open by the fall, the shoreline amphitheater now has a tentative opening date of April 2026.
Spectrum says its lines were cut in a ‘criminal act of vandalism’ that caused large internet outage
Service was expected to be restored by 3 p.m., according to an update sent by Spectrum.
Trump administration cuts LGBTQ+ support from youth suicide hotline
Currently, those who call 988 and press 3 are connected with counselors who are specifically trained to assist LGBTQ+ youth. But, now, funding for that option will end.
Truck driver run over by his own semi when it’s rear-ended, Long Beach police say
The driver was killed in the accident on Pier T Avenue, police said.
Long Beach City Council votes to mandate more staffing at self-checkout lanes
The city will soon require grocery and drug stores to staff a minimum number of employees at self-checkout counters. They say the move will deter theft.