Meta to pay $17 billion — and limit ‘likes’ for teens — in social media settlement with states
California will get over $2 billion from Meta as part of a proposed settlement in a 47-state social media addiction case. The trial kicked off just last week in a federal court in Oakland.
Man accused of crashing into Long Beach woman’s home charged with DUI, reckless driving
Police say the driver claimed he was looking at his phone — then said he had a leg cramp. Prosecutors allege he was impaired.
Long Beach expects its speed cameras to bring in $5 million a year. Here’s how it would be spent.
Facing a historic level of traffic deaths, the city has a plan — paid for using its new speed cameras — to streamline the design of safer streets.
Top city traffic engineer leaves, says he was forced out of the job
Paul Van Dyk helped lead Long Beach’s response to rising traffic deaths. He’s departing as the city is about to turn on a key part of its strategy: speed cameras.
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A broken mental health system has kept a Long Beach father locked up without a trial, his family says
Kaizann Guerrero’s mother says he was doing well, with his schizophrenia under control, until he was sent to a state mental hospital following his arrest.
Man stabbed outside beachside restaurant in Long Beach; suspect arrested
Police said the violence stemmed from an argument between two homeless men near the Gaucho Beach restaurant on Alamitos Beach.
LA County will add people to its public housing waitlist for the first time in years
The rent in these county-owned and managed units — like the Carmelitos complex in Long Beach — is generally capped at 30% of a household’s gross income.
Man fatally shot while driving in Cambodia Town, Long Beach police say
Police are still trying to determine a motive.
Dozens ransack Bellflower business during street takeover, sheriff’s department says
Sheriff’s detectives today were investigating a burglary in which dozens of people ransacked a Bellflower business while a street takeover involving an estimated 100 to 150 vehicles blocked the surrounding…
Why child care in California may get harder to find
Between 2019 and 2025, about 1,100 preschools have closed across California.
UPDATE: Missing jet skiers rescued from breakwater, hoisted from water after overnight search
The two jet skiers were separated from their group after an evening ride on Sunday. They were rescued hours later.