Trump’s Medicaid work mandate could kick thousands of homeless Californians off coverage
A majority of California’s roughly 180,000 people experiencing homelessness have health insurance through Medi-Cal. Providers predict that many will lose insurance under President Donald Trump’s upcoming work mandates even if they qualify for exemptions.
Long Beach’s streets are too dangerous, solutions too slow, City Council says
Tired of long delays and a lack of answers, the City Council wants closer oversight of how the Public Works Department handles requests for new stop signs, left-turn signals, crosswalks and other safety measures.
LA County pays $4.9M to settle lawsuits stemming from Sheriff’s Department car crashes
One Lakewood Station deputy was responding to a robbery call when he rear-ended a motorist, according to the lawsuit.
‘Shocking’: What Supreme Court ruling on transgender policy means for California students
The court blocked California’s policy barring school districts from requiring teachers to “out” transgender students to their parents, unless the students gave permission.
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Toddler killed, 2 others seriously hurt when SUV backs over curb onto sidewalk
Police officers rushed the young girl to the hospital themselves to get her there as quickly as possible, but it was not enough to save her, authorities said.
A total lunar eclipse is happening Tuesday, when the Earth turns the moon ‘blood’ red
It’s called the “Blood Moon” because of the red hue the earth’s atmosphere refracts onto the lunar surface as light from the sun passes through it.
1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting near grand opening of Marathon Burger in Long Beach
Police are still looking for the shooter or shooters. The gunfire sent people scrambling from the celebration of the burger chain founded by late rapper Nipsey Hussle.
Alert Long Beach emergency warning system is back online following November data breach
The system had been offline for months.
When will the traffic headache arrive? 2nd Street Bridge construction could be delayed
The bridge needs 18 to 24 months of work to repair its deck and add bike lanes. Residents and the local council member are worried about getting it done before…
Porkchop the 3-flippered sea turtle goes home
She was rescued after being severely entangled in fishing line and debris in the San Gabriel River.
14-year-old attacker shoots, pistol-whips 14-year-old victim, Long Beach police say
Officers saved the wounded boy’s life by quickly performing first aid, according to the Long Beach police chief.