Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia joins bipartisan fight to abolish the penny
He’s part of a coalition in Congress seeking to eliminate the coin that costs more to produce than it’s worth — something President Donald Trump has also tried to achieve.
55,000 LA County workers start 48-hour strike; thousands rally in downtown LA
Union members have decried what they say was a 0% cost-of-living increase offered by the county. County officials say they’re staring down a precarious budget season, including a “potentially catastrophic loss of hundreds of millions or more in federal funding.”
Long Beach is hosting the Congressional Cup sailing championship through Sunday — and celebrating its 60th year
It’s the longest-running race of its kind, with world-class skippers and crews competing for the prized crimson blazer.
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.
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Tens of thousands of LA County workers set to strike, affecting libraries, trash pickup and more
The union says it will be the first strike of its kind in LA County. The walkout is expected to last 48 hours.
How Gavin Newsom is balancing the fight against Trump with Los Angeles fire relief
Gov. Gavin Newsom reset his relationship with President Donald Trump after the Los Angeles fires, but he has yet to secure the disaster aid he wants. Now new political pressures…
Long Beach Pride is back on May 17 and 18. Here’s what to expect
The parade and festival draw tens of thousands of people annually. “It’s going to be a very musical, very dance-worthy, happy, party time,” Pride’s interim president said.
Some new, more-secure trash cans will soon be installed in Downtown Long Beach
Eight new bins — designed so that people can’t easily pick through them or pull out trash — are being installed in the next few weeks.
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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