Special ed teacher was allowed back in class despite ongoing child abuse investigation
“My worst fear just came true,” said the mother of one disabled student in his class.
When a Catholic school was ransacked, its community and former students rallied to its rescue
The school had to repair hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, including a Virgin Mary statue that had been pulverized.
Long Beach fire chief announces his retirement
It’s the latest in a string of leadership changes among public safety institutions. The police chief and director of disaster preparedness also recently announced their retirements.
Strike vote by security workers threatens to halt most cargo at Port of Long Beach
Cargo has flowed through the Long Beach and LA ports at a record-breaking pace this year. This could derail that.
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California is about to overhaul the way it runs K-12 schools. Will it fix a fragmented system?
For more than a century the state’s K-12 system has been fragmented between the state superintendent of public instruction, State Board of Education, governor’s office, the Legislature, local school boards…
LBUSD is evaluating AI use in the classroom. They want parents’ and students’ opinions
Grassroots groups have been pushing for a moratorium on AI use.
Long Beach voter guide: LBCC board of trustees
Trustees oversee one of Long Beach’s most important educational institutions, which is navigating major construction projects and a shifting educational landscape.
Medi-Cal cuts could push seniors and people with disabilities off of coverage
Next July, new Medi-Cal rules prohibit seniors and people with disabilities from saving more than $21,000.
Spooked by your ballot? This election-themed haunted house will help
A local nonprofit is using ghouls and ghosts to help people understand complicated ballot propositions.
StormBurger to host fundraiser in honor of 72-year-old grandma killed in hit-and-run
Her daughter says the community has stepped up as the family mourns: “You all reminded me that I’m not alone.”
Researchers project SoCal’s climate extremes will worsen in coming decades
Expect longer droughts, more extreme heat, greater wildfire risk and more beach erosion.