California joins lawsuit seeking the release of $6.8 billion in school funds
An email notifying schools of the freeze said the grants — which fund things like support for English learners, teacher training and after-school programs — were not “in accordance with the President’s priorities.”
California’s wind and solar projects face new federal hurdles
Clean-energy projects have new deadlines for federal tax credits and limits on foreign parts, taking aim at California’s climate agenda. Eleven major solar projects and one onshore wind project now face potential delays or cancellation.
Woman found dead on LA River bike path; police suspect she fell to her death
The LBPD said her injuries indicated she may have fallen off a motorcycle or other moving vehicle.
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.
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Hearing scheduled on Long Beach water, sewer rate increases
A Proposition 218 public hearing on Aug. 27 will allow residents to contest a string of expected price hikes to water and sewer rates that will otherwise take effect later…
How much will Long Beach push back on ICE raids? There’s ‘no playbook for this,’ mayor says
Local leaders are weighing whether to join other cities in a lawsuit seeking to block immigration operations they say are unconstitutional.
Man charged with raping 61-year-old woman in Long Beach, attacking two other victims
Authorities said the string of crimes took place between April 4 and July 1.
MacArthur Park to reopen this month after $10.5 million remodel; here’s a sneak peek
The four-acre Cambodia Town park has been closed since April 2024.
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.