A new California law gives the state more power over workplaces. Trump is suing to block it
A new law backed by California unions gives a state board the right to regulate working conditions and labor rights as the federal labor board’s fate is in limbo.
CHP tries to corral massive street race after hundreds of daredevil drivers reported on freeway
CHP officers boxed in many of them on the International Gateway Bridge.
Long Beach Library ends STEM program for students due to loss of federal funding
The STEM learning program was launched in 2022 for middle school youth.
Year in review: Trump drives uncertain economy
A variety of decisions and statements from President Donald Trump created a great deal of economic uncertainty, especially in California.
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Teen girl dies following crash south of Bixby Knolls
Police said speed and distraction driving may have been factors in the collision.
Woman accused of stealing $48K in rental security deposits to be released on probation
As part of the plea agreement with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Bergstedt pleaded no contest to two counts of grand theft for a combined $5,300.
Legal battle continues over whether parents have right to know student is transgender
A judge ruled parents have the right to know if a student “expresses gender incongruence.” California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office applied to stay the court’s injunction.
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.