California near to ending 150-year-old posse comitatus law
The nearly 150-year-old law makes it a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $1,000 for failing to help police make an arrest or catch a fleeing suspect.
Category: Politics
The Backroom: Welcome to hell, Suzie Price
The Backroom has a few additional rules to suggest that might actually help shorten the length of council meetings.
New Council chambers, new rules regarding public comment
The idea to streamline council came last year after the City Council had seven meetings last over seven hours.
When it comes to elections, how important are endorsements from the political establishment?
The political establishment can’t help boost candidates in races but experts say that kind of support is not all it takes to win in local elections.
The Backroom: So you want to be lieutenant governor?
In this issue we also chat with the city’s most boring politician, and reveal another name that has cropped up in the crowded pool of District 2 candidates.
Orange County officially turns blue
Orange County, a former GOP stronghold, now has more Democrats than Republicans, with the number of independent voters growing as well.
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders focuses on working families during Long Beach rally
A crowd estimated at more than 5,000 people watched the Vermont senator give a sometimes fiery speech.
Mayor Robert Garcia forms committee for lieutenant governor race in 2026
There has been much speculation about the future plans of Garcia, 41, who is in his second term as mayor.
First Council District candidates talk affordable housing, more during first campaign season event
Affordable housing dominated the conversation at a Downtown forum Thursday night, where six candidates vying to represent the 1st Council District spoke to voters.
The Backroom: Can you hear me Los An … uh … Long Beach?
The grand opening of the new Civic Center included the inevitable series of showtunes, with one singer doing a little speechifying between verses. What could possibly go wrong? Let’s find out!