After promising universal health care, California governor must reconsider immigrant coverage
Gov. Gavin Newsom was elected to office in 2019 on a promise of universal health care. He dramatically expanded coverage, but after six years in office, the Democrat is forced to contemplate deep cuts — including to the nation’s largest health care expansion to immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission.
15-year-old girl goes missing in Lakewood
“Mikee’s family is concerned for her well-being and is asking for the public’s help,” the LASD said.
Long Beach loses $9.5 million in social welfare programs as Trump Admin dismantles AmeriCorps service agency
The money was funding 79 positions across the city for young workers seeking experience in health care, education, shelters and other social services.
Big Bang fireworks show escapes cancellation; next year, it must be drones, Coastal Commission says
Staff at the Coastal Commission said Long Beach’s annual July 3 fireworks show should end immediately. Instead, commissioners voted to give organizer John Morris one more year — and only one more year — of pyrotechnics.
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Long Beach is getting 156 acres of new wetlands; work begins to convert oil field into public space
The land owned by Synergy Gas & Oil has been used for decades as an active oil drilling site. Now it will be restored to natural coastal habitat.
Apple TV+ scheduled to film car chase scene in Downtown Long Beach this weekend
A notice sent to neighbors said they should expect a “choreographed vehicle collision” on Saturday.
Long Beach man on trial for murder in crash that killed 12-year-old in Orange County
The boy’s father testified he watched in horror as the man blew through a stop sign and hit his son, who was crossing the street on his bike.
Man gets 3 years in prison for slamming puppy into the ground in Long Beach
Here’s the inside story on how he was filmed, caught and convicted for an act of animal abuse that went viral.
Tariffs begin to batter Long Beach Port; expect ripple effects across the U.S. soon, officials say
There’s a steep drop in ships docking. That means fewer jobs for longshoremen and — soon — shortages in stores, Port of Long Beach leaders say.
2 men dead in wrong-way crash on 7th Street, Long Beach police say
The wreck happened at about 6:20 this morning just east of Recreation Park.
Authorities hope DNA testing will help identify human bones found on beach
The bones belong to a person who appeared to be over 40 years old, but other than that, there’s little firm info, according to investigators.
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