Long Beach is testing new public toilets with 10-minute time limits and cell-phone entry
You must scan a QR code or send a text message to get inside, and the doors automatically open if someone stays there too long.
George’s Greek Cafe evicted from longtime Pine Avenue storefront
The family that founded the iconic local restaurant chain sold the Downtown location in 2023, and the new owner racked up tens of thousands in debt, court records show.
How the state sent Californians’ personal health data to LinkedIn
The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.
Long Beach man arrested on suspicion of defrauding FEMA for Eaton Fire relief money
He was able to get $28,286 in disaster relief before officials discovered he hadn’t actually rented a property in Altadena that was destroyed, authorities allege.
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Long Beach Pride is back on May 17 and 18. Here’s what to expect
The parade and festival draw tens of thousands of people annually. “It’s going to be a very musical, very dance-worthy, happy, party time,” Pride’s interim president said.
Some new, more-secure trash cans will soon be installed in Downtown Long Beach
Eight new bins — designed so that people can’t easily pick through them or pull out trash — are being installed in the next few weeks.
California railroads: Unions push to shorten trains, but companies warn of higher costs
Unions are pushing for shorter freight trains to make railways safer, but that could raise the cost of goods and delay passenger rail service. It also may not be legal.
Man charged with felony animal cruelty for allegedly slamming dog into ground; rescuers say she’s recovering well
The young pup, a German shepherd mix named Inara, has some injuries but is “energetic, bright and responsive,” according to Long Beach Animal Care Services.
After Trump’s crackdown on DEI in schools, judge rules he can’t cut off funding
California receives $2.4 billion in federal Title I money for low-income schools, about $1.3 billion for special education and $250 million for after-school programs, among other grants.
Man trying to cross 7th Street dies after being hit by 2 vehicles, LBPD says
Police said the first car pulled over, but the second car that hit him drove off without stopping.
Long Beach-Los Angeles region tops list of nation’s smoggiest areas, Lung Association says
Our region was found to have the worst ozone, or smog, pollution in the country, according to the annual ranking.
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