Canvas parent company says hackers returned stolen student data
The hacker group reached an agreement with the company after posting a ransom note that many students saw when they tried to log in last week.
In race to replace longtime councilman, one candidate amasses huge institutional backing
Neighborhoods in West Long Beach will get their first new City Council representative in more than a decade. Voters will choose between two grassroots candidates and one with major political and financial support.
2 men sentenced to 11 years in prison for beating Marine, leaving him to die on Bellflower street
Peter Chounthala was leaving a bar in Bellflower shortly before 2 a.m. when two men followed him outside and beat him in an attack that left him lying in the middle of Artesia Boulevard, authorities said.
Long Beach City Council District 7 candidate questionnaire: Dameon Gordon
We asked Long Beach candidates how they’d handle the issues voters said they cared about most.
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Director of LBUSD center for Black students placed on leave as criticism mounted
The center is meant to foster success and belonging among Black students, but some parents raised concerns about its leadership and programming almost immediately.
LBUSD, Cal State, LBCC grading platform hacked in apparent ransomware attack
It appears to be part of a series of high-profile data breaches this week from K-12 schools to major university systems nationwide.
What’s holding back California students? A new report urges stronger state oversight
The state’s shift to a funding system that gave school districts control has left big gaps in student performance and questions over who’s accountable for what, according to a new…
Firefighters douse blaze at cannabis-growing business in West Long Beach
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the blaze.
Candidates’ forum scheduled Saturday for 1st District City Council race
It’s a crowded competition to represent the downtown area City Council seat. Organizers say all six candidates will attend.
Police arrest man suspected of stealing over 100 pounds of valuable wiring, metals
Police have said there’s been a rash of theft targeting copper wire, brass and other city infrastructure.
Driver charged with manslaughter for allegedly killing woman as he pulled out of parking spot
He’s accused of hitting 19-year-old Grace Edwards as she walked through a shopping center parking lot with her mother.