LA County inspector general blasts Sheriff’s Department in retirement announcement
In an open letter, he gave examples of how the county thwarted his efforts to watchdog the department.
Long Beach must claim a larger share of sports market, mayor says
Long Beach is home to new professional teams and has a long history of athletic success at the high school and collegiate levels. Soon, it will have worldwide attention as host to nearly a dozen events at the 2028 Olympic Games.
Port of LA to evict long-running Cabrillo Beach Scout camp for Olympic sailing facility
Scout troops and Cub Scout packs have regularly used the grounds for nearly 80 years. They’re being kicked out at the end of the month so it can become a waterfront training center.
New crime dashboard gives better access to Long Beach police crime stats
Previously, the LBPD posted PDFs on its website with the latest numbers. A new data dashboard will be continually updated and sortable to help people narrow in on what they want to know.
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Man accused of killing his baby daughter had recently served prison time for child abuse
He managed to win sole custody of the baby girl despite his criminal and drug history.
LA sheriff’s deputies to start wearing body-worn cameras to county jails
According to the LASD, research has shown that when officers are outfitted with body cameras, citizen complaints decrease, use-of-force incidents decrease, subject behavior improves and transparency and public trust are…
Lawsuits challenge Trump administration’s radical homeless policy changes
Gov. Gavin Newsom, Santa Clara County and San Francisco are suing the Trump administration over a huge shift in homelessness policy.
Thieves — again — steal plaques from Martin Luther King Jr. park in Long Beach
Neighbors are frustrated by the repeated vandalism and theft that’s plagued the park’s MLK statue.
Students push for LBCC to ditch the Viking mascot, become the Dolphins
A campaign started by the student body president has picked up steam but has a long way to go before anything changes.
Pressed by mounting frustrations, Long Beach will examine whether its homeless programs work
“I feel like we are fighting our own battles down here, with no support from our city manager, from our council members, or even our head chief of police,” Chris…
LA County advances ban on law-enforcement officers concealing identities
The ban applies to unincorporated parts of LA County. A similar state law is already facing legal challenges.
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