A new California law requires a working fridge in all apartments. LA landlords fought it
Beginning Jan. 1, landlords will be required to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new state law.
Woman crossing Pacific Coast Highway killed in crash, LBPD says
Police said the crash happened at about 8:45 p.m. Saturday on West Pacific Coast Highway at Cedar Avenue.
New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court
A California new law expands CARE Court, a mental health program championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include some people diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
How justice changed in California in 2025: Prop. 36 toughened penalties, prisons kept shrinking
Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2025 announced the closure of another prison, a shutdown that’s possible because the state is incarcerating far fewer people than it did just a decade ago.
The Latest
Long Beach sees significant rain; state issues emergency
Travel is expected to be treacherous, and given that it’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Thursday, public safety officials are on high alert and urging residents to rethink travel plans.
Gather ’round for a true Long Beach Christmas tale: The firefighters who saved Santa’s sleigh
’Twas two nights before the Christmas parade, when all through the enginehouse, not a fireman was yawning — just painting and sawing.
California schools will have to do more to prevent sex abuse under new law
The law creates an array of measures to educate school staff, beef up reporting requirements and stop teachers credibly accused of abuse from getting jobs at other districts.
Denmark becomes 2nd country to place its national house in Long Beach for 2028 Olympics
Long Beach has been lobbying aggressively for nations to establish social hubs for fans and athletes in the city.
High-speed chase along 22 Freeway ends with multi-car crash on Studebaker Road
The chase reached estimated speeds of 90 mph before heading into Long Beach, according to authorities.
New California law bans federal agents from wearing masks in showdown over immigration raids
The Trump administration is suing to block a new California that would ban federal law enforcement officers from wearings masks on duty. It was shaped by concerns over masked immigration…
Firefighters rescue driver from car smashed by Metro train in Long Beach
The wreck happened around 7:54 p.m. Sunday at Long Beach Boulevard and Willow Street, where the Metro A Line runs in the middle of Long Beach Boulevard.