Long Beach fire chief announces his retirement
It’s the latest in a string of leadership changes among public safety institutions. The police chief and director of disaster preparedness also recently announced their retirements.
Medi-Cal cuts could push seniors and people with disabilities off of coverage
Next July, new Medi-Cal rules prohibit seniors and people with disabilities from saving more than $21,000.
Spooked by your ballot? This election-themed haunted house will help
A local nonprofit is using ghouls and ghosts to help people understand complicated ballot propositions.
StormBurger to host fundraiser in honor of 72-year-old grandma killed in hit-and-run
Her daughter says the community has stepped up as the family mourns: “You all reminded me that I’m not alone.”
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Downtown Long Beach stabbing leaves one dead, one wounded
Police said a fight between “multiple subjects” escalated into a stabbing.
Thousands of e-bikes are coming to Long Beach’s bicycle share program
The city plans to expand the program with 700 pedal-assist bikes by next year and up to 2,000 by 2029.
Drive-through sandbag giveaways planned ahead of looming El Niño storms
Here’s where you can get 10 pre-filled sandbags loaded into your car, free of charge, as you prepare for the rainy season.
Rapid response groups say ICE is surging in California. Here’s what you can do
Groups are sharing ways to respond to ICE activity and training community members on voter protection ahead of the November election.
Data breach exposes California student information: How to protect your family
Hackers stole personal and demographic information about 5.7 million students at California public schools.
Two teenagers killed in separate traffic collisions in Long Beach
The city has been suffering through a surge of fatal crashes. There have been 40 so far this year, more than double the number of homicides.
ICE agents who injured Long Beach man must be pulled off the streets and investigated, mayor says
Mayor Rex Richardson told the Long Beach Post he was sending a written complaint seeking answers from federal authorities about why agents stopped the man.