Sudden chaos, now a National Guard station: The scene in Paramount after a national flashpoint
Troops are still staged in Paramount, a city that was suddenly thrust into a monumental political conflict when immigration agents amassed in a business park.
As immigration raids expand, protesters clash with feds in Paramount; Trump to deploy National Guard
Rep. Nanette Barragán, who represents the area in Congress, said ICE was now bringing “their terror tactics and masked agents” to Paramount.
Planning Commission OKs self-storage site despite environmental objections
Activists have long sought parkland on the parcel. The city contends this isn’t feasible.
City approves $1.7 million settlement to man seriously injured on broken sidewalk
His lawsuit alleged he tripped on a sidewalk that had been lifted by jacaranda tree roots and was in disrepair for years.
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Shipment of chemicals used to produce meth seized at Port of Long Beach, feds say
Officials said the cargo was on its way from China to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel in Mexico.
California Democrats push to block ICE from schools, hospitals and shelters
Highly publicized immigration raids have rattled the community and prompted lawmakers to push for more laws protecting immigrants.
California Department of Education urges school districts to resist Trump’s threats over transgender athletes
The U.S. Department of Justice has warned California schools they may be held in violation of civil rights protections for girls.
Long Beach hasn’t enforced beach bike path speed limit in years, records show
The city is testing whether to allow more motorized vehicles on the beach path, but records confirm residents’ concerns that even current traffic rules aren’t enforced.
These gas appliances — one of the largest sources of LA’s smog — could be phased out
Air quality board will vote Friday on targets and fees that aim to phase out water heaters and furnaces powered by natural gas. These appliances emit more smog-causing gases than…
Washington man allegedly motivated by ‘anti-life’ ideology charged with helping Palm Springs bomber
An affidavit unsealed today also describes the bomber using an AI chat application to research the process of making powerful explosives
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into parked car near Veterans Stadium, Long Beach police say
Speed was believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.