Justice Department wants information on undocumented immigrants inside California jails
The move signals the federal government is intent on detaining undocumented immigrants who are caught up in the criminal justice system — whether or not they’ve been convicted.
Long Beach man says he was deported after a traffic stop, denied insulin while in ICE custody
The federal government branded him among the ‘Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens,’ but did not address questions about his treatment in custody.
Specialty market and liquor store to replace Dollar Express in Zaferia neighborhood
City documents said it will offer high-end organic produce, an espresso bar and imported spirits “not normally found in typical stores.”
Long Beach City Council will consider legal action to combat ICE raids, mayor says
The mayor is calling the council back from a July recess for a special closed-door meeting Friday afternoon.
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The LBPD said her injuries indicated she may have fallen off a motorcycle or other moving vehicle.
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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.…
Federal judge in Los Angeles bars immigration stops without reasonable suspicion
The order bars agents from relying solely on factors such as race/ethnicity, speaking with an accent or being at locations such as bus stops, day laborer sites, car washes or…
Port celebrates $365 million terminal expansion that could bring in another half million containers annually
The project will fill in 19 acres of channel to extend the wharf and install new cranes.
Drunken, armed Border Patrol agent assaulted police officer outside Long Beach restaurant, DA alleges
Authorities say he went into the women’s restroom and then refused to leave the parking lot when a security guard told him they didn’t allow guns on the property.
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…