After LBUSD casts suspicion on an online fundraiser, donor behind it says he was unfairly maligned
Fremont Elementary’s principal said the money from a local gym’s fundraiser “may not even go to” the school. The gym owner said he’s raised hundreds of thousands for the science program.
Skyrocketing tariffs and then a 90-day deal; here’s what it means for the Port of Long Beach
Trump’s trade war with China crashed cargo volumes and sent ripples through the local economy. With a temporary truce, what happens next?
15-year-old seriously wounded in afternoon shooting near Cabrillo High School, police say
It happened about a block from Cabrillo High School, at Adriatic Avenue and 20th Street, according to police.
Man gets 25 years in prison for armed robbery spree at Rite Aid and Walgreens stores
He robbed Rite Aid and Walgreens stores in Long Beach, Bellflower, South Los Angeles, Pasadena, Whittier, Lakewood, Monterey Park, Burbank and Glendale.
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15-year-old girl goes missing in Lakewood
“Mikee’s family is concerned for her well-being and is asking for the public’s help,” the LASD said.
Long Beach loses $9.5 million in social welfare programs as Trump Admin dismantles AmeriCorps service agency
The money was funding 79 positions across the city for young workers seeking experience in health care, education, shelters and other social services.
Big Bang fireworks show escapes cancellation; next year, it must be drones, Coastal Commission says
Staff at the Coastal Commission said Long Beach’s annual July 3 fireworks show should end immediately. Instead, commissioners voted to give organizer John Morris one more year — and only…
Electric scooter rider killed when driver runs red light, Long Beach police say
The scooter rider was in a crosswalk at Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard, police said.
Students are triggering smoke alarms and evacuations with ‘Chromebook challenge’ spreading on TikTok, LBUSD says
The prank involves jamming pins, paperclips or other items into laptop charging ports to spark a fire or send smoke wafting through the classroom.
One killed in 4-vehicle crash on 405 Freeway, CHP says
A semi, a box truck and two sedans were significantly damaged in the crash Thursday night, they said.
Long Beach is getting 156 acres of new wetlands; work begins to convert oil field into public space
The land owned by Synergy Gas & Oil has been used for decades as an active oil drilling site. Now it will be restored to natural coastal habitat.