These high-tech toilets tracked each flush; Long Beach decided they’re worth paying for
After months of testing, the city has decided to keep renting several time-limited restrooms that proved popular. The one at Belmont Pier was the second busiest in the nation.
Ethikli, a zero-waste vegan market, says it needs help soon or it’ll shut down
The Long Beach shop’s manager says they’ve been battered by rising costs — including tariffs — and declining foot traffic downtown.
California Legislature overrides local zoning to boost transit-oriented development
The bill, among the most controversial housing proposals in recent memory, overcame opposition from local governments, organized labor unions and many legislative Democrats.
Woman killed while crossing the street in North Long Beach; driver arrested, police say
“The vehicle fled the scene; however, the driver returned approximately 40 minutes later,” police said in a statement.
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With over 150 problem vacant lots, Long Beach will run an experiment to address them
After dozens of citations didn’t clean up blighted properties, city officials are offering up to $75,000 for someone to come up with and implement a new idea.
Supervisor Janice Hahn wants cell towers on Vincent Thomas Bridge to aid in suicide prevention
While officials have put up signs in the area offering mental health resources, Hahn said it doesn’t help if people can’t actually connect due to poor service.
Judge pauses Trump policy cutting off schools, shelters to certain immigrants
A U.S. district judge issued a preliminary injunction, temporarily pausing a series of federal policies aimed at restricting certain immigrants’ access to public benefits and programs.
No cause determined yet for ‘unprecedented’ container spill in Long Beach Port
At a press conference Wednesday, there was no timeline shared for how long it would take to clean up after 75 shipping containers fell from a vessel.
Long Beach chronically undercharged developers, losing millions for road, park and public safety improvements, audit says
City officials criticized the methodology and conclusions in the audit, which said they made an inexcusable oversight by not even adjusting fees for inflation.
California Uber and Lyft drivers closer to being able to unionize after crucial vote
A bill allowing Lyft and Uber drivers to unionize was sent to the governor’s desk this week after it was tied to an insurance bill that benefits both companies.
Long Beach Unified will ban cell phone use in classrooms; campuses start rolling out rules
High school students will be allowed to use personal devices outside instructional periods, but grades eight and below must power them off for the whole day.
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