California community colleges to lose $20M next year amid federal grant cuts for Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Long Beach City College will lose $3 million over the next three years now that the Trump administration canceled grant programs designed for institutions that serve large Latino populations.
Amid budget crunch, Long Beach Health Department ends programs, cuts jobs
About half the jobs are tied to federal funding for things like health education, HIV-prevention and racial equity, with more announcements about sunsetting programs coming later this year, a spokesperson said.
Thief steals Camry with 2 dogs inside before ditching car in Long Beach
The car’s owner said she feared that Darla — her “feisty” dachshund — would bite the car thief and put herself in harm’s way. But both animals came away unscathed.
Jenni Rivera to be inducted into Long Beach City College Hall of Fame
Disability rights activist Jennifer Kumiyama and attorney Norm Rasmussen will be honored alongside the legendary singer.
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Woman killed while crossing the street in North Long Beach; driver arrested, police say
“The vehicle fled the scene; however, the driver returned approximately 40 minutes later,” police said in a statement.
California passes ICE mask ban in closing days of legislative session
In response to L.A. immigration sweeps, the Legislature passed measures meant to force law enforcement officers to be identifiable.
Long Beach cancels Día de los Muertos parade over concerns about immigration enforcement
There wasn’t any evidence that the parade would be targeted by ICE, according to the city, but there were “genuine fears” about what might happen.
Appeals court refuses to overturn murderer’s conviction in gang shootout that killed bystander
The decision upholds his lengthy prison sentence.
With over 150 problem vacant lots, Long Beach will run an experiment to address them
After dozens of citations didn’t clean up blighted properties, city officials are offering up to $75,000 for someone to come up with and implement a new idea.
Supervisor Janice Hahn wants cell towers on Vincent Thomas Bridge to aid in suicide prevention
While officials have put up signs in the area offering mental health resources, Hahn said it doesn’t help if people can’t actually connect due to poor service.
Judge pauses Trump policy cutting off schools, shelters to certain immigrants
A U.S. district judge issued a preliminary injunction, temporarily pausing a series of federal policies aimed at restricting certain immigrants’ access to public benefits and programs.
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