George’s Greek Cafe evicted from longtime Pine Avenue storefront
The family that founded the iconic local restaurant chain sold the Downtown location in 2023, and the new owner racked up tens of thousands in debt, court records show.
California railroads: Unions push to shorten trains, but companies warn of higher costs
Unions are pushing for shorter freight trains to make railways safer, but that could raise the cost of goods and delay passenger rail service. It also may not be legal.
Man charged with felony animal cruelty for allegedly slamming dog into ground; rescuers say she’s recovering well
The young pup, a German shepherd mix named Inara, has some injuries but is “energetic, bright and responsive,” according to Long Beach Animal Care Services.
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.
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Long Beach is giving away free gun safes to help prevent accidental firearm deaths
“Using a gun safe to store firearms reduces the risk of accidental injuries and fatalities, particularly among children,” the city’s chief health officer said.
These communities are unaware they’ve lived near toxic gas for decades. Why has no action been taken?
Five facilities near schools and houses in LA County fumigate produce shipped from overseas with methyl bromide. But the air agency doesn’t plan to monitor the air or take any…
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.