California’s marijuana industry gets a break under new law suspending tax hike
California’s legal weed industry is still overshadowed by the larger black market. A new state law gives businesses a break by delaying a tax increase.
Man walking in the middle of the road struck, killed by big rig, LBPD says
It happened on Paramount Boulevard near where it passes under the 91 Freeway.
Newsom signs climate overhaul, extending cap and trade while boosting oil drilling
A set of laws Gov. Gavin Newsom signed today extends California clean-energy programs while taking steps to shore up oil and gas production. It also opens the door to a Western energy grid.
Planning Commission gives OK to convert mostly vacant office tower into student dormitories
Developers want to remake the office building near the Recreation Park Golf Course into housing for nearly 600 students.
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California releases its own vaccine recommendations as RFK shifts federal policy
Leading medical organizations informed the state’s new guidelines, announced as part of a western states alliance. A new law requires insurers to cover vaccines for most Californians.
Environmentalists sue Long Beach to block warehouse project along LA River
The plan is to build a three-story self-storage warehouse, RV parking and car wash facility at 3701 Pacific Place. But it’s met stiff opposition from groups who say it should…
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.
Long Beach launches early childhood mental health program
The city of Long Beach is launching a series of trainings aimed at families and childcare providers to support the mental health of young children.
Road rage may have caused deadly crash that sent truck through wall on 7th Street
Firefighters had to pull people from the wreckage and rush them to the hospital.
LA28 announces tickets for 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will go on sale soon. Here’s how to get them
Single tickets will start at $28.
Amid budget crunch, Long Beach Health Department ends programs, cuts jobs
About half the jobs are tied to federal funding for things like health education, HIV-prevention and racial equity, with more announcements about sunsetting programs coming later this year, a spokesperson…