California Uber and Lyft drivers closer to being able to unionize after crucial vote
A bill allowing Lyft and Uber drivers to unionize was sent to the governor’s desk this week after it was tied to an insurance bill that benefits both companies.
Firefighters douse another blaze at boarded-up Jergins Tunnel under Ocean Boulevard
Firefighters had to pry off plywood to douse debris burning inside the long-closed tunnel, an LBFD spokesperson said.
Supreme Court allows immigration agents to resume ‘roving patrols’ in LA, siding with Trump
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted limits on immigration sweeps in Southern California, overturning a lower court ruling that prohibited agents from stopping people based on their appearance.
Toddler struck, killed by car when he runs into street, Long Beach police say
The vehicle was going westbound on Artesia Boulevard when it struck the child, who had run into the street, police said.
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Norwalk to repeal homeless shelter ban under settlement with state of California
Last year, the city adopted an ordinance imposing a temporary ban on homeless shelters. State officials said the ban violated state laws.
Breakthrough on California housing could put taller buildings in single-family neighborhoods
A powerful California construction union is no longer fighting a bill that would ease barriers to the construction of tall apartment buildings near train and bus stations.
SWAT officers arrest suspected burglar who refused to come out of neighbor’s house, LBPD says
Police said SWAT officers had to move in and arrest the man after an hours-long standoff.
Trump’s military deployment to quell immigration protests in LA cost $120 million, Newsom says
Currently, 300 National Guard remain in the city, according to the governor’s office.
Driver in deadly crash was 3 times over the legal blood-alcohol limit, authorities allege
The crash killed a motorcyclist at Redondo Avenue and 11th Street on Saturday.
Warren G announced as part-owner of new Long Beach baseball team
Does this mean they should be called the Long Beach Regulators?
How focused is Gavin Newsom on his job? His official schedule remains a mystery
As Gov. Gavin Newsom turns his attention to national politics, it’s difficult to evaluate what effect his extracurricular activities have had on his work, because the governor’s office has not…