Federal judge rules California teachers are allowed to ‘out’ transgender students to parents
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.
Why homeownership in California isn’t nearly the financial slam dunk it once was
For generations it’s been a near article of faith that homeownership beats out being a renter. In California in 2025, having a landlord has its perks.
Gunman killed girlfriend, then fatally shot himself in West Long Beach, police say
Detectives believe a “domestic violence incident” escalated into the murder-suicide.
Christmas storm gets stronger: Forecasters now say Long Beach may see 8 inches of rain this week
The atmospheric river set to hit over the holiday has only intensified. Travel is “gonna be nasty,” one meteorologist said.
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LBCC names new performing arts center after Jenni Rivera
Rivera’s story “is one of perseverance, authenticity, and pride in her roots, and mirrors the experiences of so many LBCC students,” the college’s superintendent said.
Belmont Shore says public drinking is a scourge; police hardly ever ticket it
Long Beach police have been writing few to no open container citations along Second Street. Locals say it’s an example of rowdiness that’s been accepted and encouraged violence.
Police arrest men suspected of stealing plaques from MLK statue in Long Beach park
The plaques have not yet been recovered, and LBPD said detectives are continuing their investigation. One longtime resident worried the plaques might be sold as scrap metal.
Assault suspect dangles from fire escape on 11th floor of Long Beach office building
A bystander said the situation began when the man tried to rob DoLy’s Delectables, which is on the ground floor of a building at Broadway and Long Beach Boulevard
LBUSD cuts mental health services at schools; insiders say the need is still dire
Long Beach Unified invested heavily in wellness centers and social workers at its campuses. Just a few years later, it’s scaling back drastically.
18,000 gallons of sewage spill into San Gabriel River, forcing waterway closures in Long Beach
Workers accidentally cut through a pipe that sent waste flowing into the river, authorities said.
Speed cameras to start issuing tickets in Long Beach by fall 2026
The City Council approved plans to install them in a bid to curb rising traffic fatalities and injuries.