California leaders take sides in monumental Supreme Court case on homelessness
The U.S. Supreme Court is about to hear a case that will have major implications on homelessness policy in California. Find out where your leaders stand on the issue.
Misdemeanor charges filed against man accused of destroying art gallery in DUI crash
The driver also refused to take a blood-alcohol test, according to authorities, something the DMV says automatically results in a one-year suspension of your license.
A student sent a swastika to a Jewish lawmaker’s daughter. The response led to his new bill
Long Beach Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal wants to give school administrators the authority to suspend students for cyberbullying after his daughter was sent a swastika in social media. Will the bill run afoul of recent reforms to make schools less punitive?
Police arrest murder suspect after vehicle pursuit, SWAT search near Long Beach City College
When police spotted a vehicle they believed was connected to the slaying, the driver led them on a pursuit that ended near Chittick Field, according to the LBPD.
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Police surround car, evacuate McDonald’s at Del Amo and Long Beach Boulevard
Police were negotiating with a man suspected of violating a restraining order.
Why tortillas sold in California may be forced to add a new ingredient
Folic acid reduces the risk of birth defects and the FDA requires that bakers include it in enriched bread. California could extend the mandate to tortillas and foods made with…
It’s Grand Prix week. Here’s where to expect road closures
The races officially begin Friday, April 19, but road closures will start Wednesday and continue through Monday to accommodate the crowds, parking and event lineup.
Backers of California homeless camp ban cite ‘successful’ San Diego law. But is it?
A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California. Its authors say such a ban has had great…
‘They come here and they feel welcome’: Long Beach’s art-focused high school celebrates 20 years
Renaissance High School for the Arts — one of Long Beach’s newer, smaller high schools — held an open house Friday night to mark a landmark anniversary.
Self-defense or trying to ‘play police officer’? Murder trial of ex-LBUSD safety officer goes to the jury
Jurors could acquit the fired school safety officer or convict him or murder or manslaughter for the Sept. 27, 2021, shooting of Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez.
Small earthquake gives Long Beach a light jolt
The USGS reported a preliminary magnitude of 2.6 and showed the epicenter was near the Traffic Circle.