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.
State crews clear large freeway encampment in Long Beach, move 25 people into new motel shelter
Officials said everyone who was forced to move out of the encampment accepted a room at the former Luxury Inn, which opened as a shelter in October.
Suspect arrested for murder after intentionally hitting man with car, police say
The accused killer allegedly drove off after intentionally hitting someone.
‘We may be deporting the wrong people’: New poll shows doubts about immigration crackdown
A new poll shared exclusively with CalMatters adds to a slate of recent surveys suggesting Californians’ support is waning for Trump’s harshest immigration enforcement policies.
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LBUSD to close Hoover Middle School, use building for dual immersion program
Long Beach Unified informed teachers and parents of the plan on Thursday.
Metro advances water taxi plan for 2028 Olympic Games
A report found that local funds likely would be needed to cover the bulk of the costs of a short-term water taxi service but suggested grant funding might be available…
Prosecutor won’t charge anti-ICE protestors for allegedly making excessive noise outside hotel
Two women attending a Long Beach “No Sleep for ICE” protest were arrested in June. The city prosecutor said this week he won’t press charges.
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.