Long Beach has approved housing at a pace not seen since the 1980s, but a slowdown is looming
The number of homes being built skyrocketed in recent years. Economic forces may soon dampen that.
Driver flees from police at high speed through downtown Long Beach, into San Pedro
Police were unable to scramble a helicopter overhead, and ground units called off the chase near Anaheim Street and the 110 Freeway.
Will California OK lower utility company profits? How a pending vote could affect your electric bill
State regulators are poised to vote on how much profit utility companies can make, a decision with big implications for Californians’ bills and the aging power grid.
Trump’s new order against AI regulation hits California especially hard
Since 2016, California enacted more AI regulations than any other state. The president’s new order against such laws worries state officials.
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Woman killed crossing Anaheim Street in Long Beach, police say
The crash happened around 6:20 a.m. today, police said.
Long Beach named top digital city in 2025. Could that change next year?
A city official said federal headwinds won’t stop Long Beach’s digital equity work
Metro worker hit by train at downtown Long Beach station
Authorities said he was taken to the hospital to treat his injuries.
Long Beach Unified cuts school library staff as its deficit spending mounts
The district says it plans to reduce its centrally funded library jobs by more than half.
Man accused of DUI, manslaughter in deadly boat crash can be held for trial, judge rules
The defense team — along with a series of true crime-style videos posted on YouTube — sought to cast blame elsewhere. The judge said a jury will decide.
Judge orders Trump to end National Guard deployment, calls LA mission ‘profoundly un-American’
The new ruling against the Trump administration’s use of the National Guard in Los Angeles comes as courts are considering other challenges to his deployment of troops to liberal cities,…
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.