Sick of loud ads on Netflix? A proposed California law would turn down the volume
After his staffer’s baby was woken up by a loud ad on a streaming service, a California senator took action to force streamers to turn down the volume on commercials. The entertainment industry is fighting it.
State Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal from ex-LBUSD teacher who sexually abused students
Mark Santo, who taught at Lindbergh Middle School and Jordan High School, is serving 80 years to life behind bars.
LBCC football coach agrees to resign after his message to anti-Trump journalist drew backlash
A settlement agreement with the college includes nearly a year of paid leave and six months severance for longtime coach Brett Peabody.
Trump administration sues California in policy battle over transgender athletes
The lawsuit alleges California’s transgender athlete policies violate Title IX, the landmark federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education.
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California rejects Trump administration demand to ban transgender athletes
The state and CIF refused to sign a pledge to ban transgender athletes from competition, putting them at odds with the Trump administration.
Worksite immigration raids are supposed to free up jobs for citizens. Here’s what really happens
Research shows worksite immigration raids can depress local economies as people stay home and stop spending money. So far, they aren’t known to free up jobs for citizens.
Long Beach will warm up this week as heat wave hits much of SoCal
As usual, Long Beach will escape the highest temperatures forecast elsewhere in the triple digits. Expect low-to-mid 80s locally.
Long Beach man pleads guilty to defrauding FEMA by claiming his home was destroyed by wildfire
As a result of his fraudulent application, he obtained about $28,300 in FEMA benefits, prosecutors said.
Long Beach plans outage of public Wi-Fi, website as it upgrades routers
The city’s website, including its customer service and payment portals, will also be closed.
Cleaning up smog is suddenly much harder. Reined in by Trump, what will California do next?
With 7 of its most ambitious rules for cars, trucks and trains repealed, California officials now must find new ways to clean up the nation’s worst air pollution. But officials…
Unidentified man has been hospitalized in Long Beach since June 15
Authorities distributed his photo and asked for help identifying him.