$6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions
California is considering giving oil refineries and other major polluters billions in free pollution permits under a major overhaul of its carbon market. The fight is exposing a deeper question inside Gov. Gavin Newsom’s climate agenda: Can California lower emissions without driving up gas prices?
Amid a spike in traumatic injuries, Long Beach to ban high-powered e-bikes on sidewalks
The city stopped short of seeking to ban e-bikes that can go over 20 mph from multi-use pathways like the beach and river trails.
Where does California rank in homelessness? The federal report that could tell us has been delayed for months
The federal government’s annual “point-in-time” homelessness count is used by city and county governments across the country to determine funding and gauge progress in getting people off the streets.
Long Beach, Wonderful Company want a zero-emission truck route between the port and Central Valley
Port officials, executives with Wonderful Company Real Estate and trucking companies signed an agreement to more quickly transition to electric fleets and build up needed charging infrastructure.
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Mercedes-Benz to close Long Beach design facility as it consolidates operations in Atlanta
At least 72 local jobs will be eliminated, according to a state filing.
Canvas parent company says hackers returned stolen student data
The hacker group reached an agreement with the company after posting a ransom note that many students saw when they tried to log in last week.
Long Beach voter guide: LBUSD school board District 5
Two challengers are trying to unseat a longtime incumbent from the school board seat that represents neighborhoods near the airport and the areas north and east of it — including…
Canvas owners identify vulnerability exploited by hackers
On Thursday the black-hat cybercrime group ShinyHunters breached Canvas, the system used by students to complete course assignments.
Where to livestream tonight’s Long Beach mayoral candidates forum
All candidates except the incumbent mayor say they’ll be in attendance.
Fifth District City Council candidates to face off at forum Thursday night
Challenger Tara Riggi is running against incumbent Megan Kerr.
Cal State may soon offer degrees that take just 3 years to finish. Work experience counts, too
California State University leaders took a first step in creating new bachelor’s degrees that can be completed in as little as three years. A need to attract more students and…