Long Beach congressman calls for independent investigation into ICE’s killing of Minneapolis woman
Robert Garcia and his Democratic colleagues have already tried to subpoena documents. “I don’t know that we can trust a Department of Justice investigation,” he said.
Planet Books, a cavernous haven for used books and collectables, must move or face closure
After nearly three decades, a forced relocation and dramatically higher rents have thrown its future into uncertainty.
As it tries to close a large budget gap, LBUSD urges students to attend class
The rate of chronic absenteeism remains double what it was before the pandemic, pinching the school district’s already tight budget.
Newsom’s final year in office begins with an $18 billion deficit. How will he address it?
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release his spending plan this Friday, a projected $18 billion deficit awaits. Will he raise taxes or cut spending? Either could spell trouble for Newsom’s legacy.
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At CSULB, a retired judge pieces together the language once spoken by her ancestors
With an archive of recordings and a dictionary, Deborah Sanchez and a small group of her students revitalized a part of their heritage on the brink of extinction.
City Council aims to rein in rowdy revelers in Belmont Shore
One idea is requiring bar owners to get a permit that could add new public safety tools.
New California laws rewrite car-buying rules with return policy and pricing reforms
California lawmakers let automakers opt out of recent changes to the state’s lemon law and approved a law giving used car buyers three days to return a used vehicle.
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.
A Long Beach bicyclist rode every single day for nearly 18 years; at 79, he’s now pedaling again
Ron Rand’s streak continued through torrential rain, cancer and even deep personal grief until he was forced to break it earlier this year.
New laws for 2026: Mandatory chatbot disclosures, refunds on botched food deliveries and more
There’s also a new minimum wage and a ban on cat declawing.
A new California law requires a working fridge in all apartments. LA landlords fought it
Beginning Jan. 1, landlords will be required to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new state law.