It’s quaint and it’s dangerous: the Peninsula’s wooden boardwalk to be replaced
A petition has sprung up to keep the wooden boardwalk instead of replacing it with composite material.
California Latinos take pride in casting ballots in person. ICE at polls could deter that
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly warned, without evidence, that immigration agents could show up at polling sites the way they did at the launch for Proposition 50. Community members and local leaders say those fears are real.
Long Beach starts giving preference to local applicants for city jobs
The city of Long Beach will begin awarding extra points for those who work, study or live in the city, as part of a promise to prioritize locals in its hiring process.
Update: Police arrest suspects in fatal Belmont Shore shooting
The shooting in the 100 block of La Verne Avenue, between Ocean Boulevard and Second Street, occurred at 1:39 a.m., Long Beach police reported.
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Union survey reveals sticking points in delayed contract for Long Beach teachers
Urgency is building for the local teachers union and Long Beach Unified to reach an agreement. But the two sides are far apart on expensive issues.
Long Beach proposes E-BIKES law to regulate use of electric bicycles
The ordinance would establish rules on when, where and how electric bikes can be ridden locally.
After SWAT standoff, 2nd suspect arrested in killing of Long Beach musician
Thomas Mello was a well-known bass player in the Long Beach music scene. Police today confirmed his killing stemmed from an attempted robbery in Alamitos Beach.
Missed trash pickups and complaints spiked as Long Beach launched new organic waste program
Residents criticized how the city rolled out a state-mandated waste-diversion plan. Sanitation officials say they’ve already made progress fixing the problems.
Long Beach’s aspiring pro soccer team — the LA Force — wins minor league showcase tournament
The team is trying to build momentum to get a third-division professional soccer league relaunched next season.
How California is trying to keep the National Guard away from Trump’s immigration crackdown
Attorney General Rob Bonta’s team was the first to challenge Trump on taking over control of the state National Guard under a rarely used law that allows the president to…
Government shutdown to disrupt food assistance for tens of thousands of Long Beach residents
If you’re in need of food, see the list of resources at the end of this article.