Cash-strapped Long Beach warns of looming cuts as it projects deficit up to $80 million next year
Departments are already looking for ways to save money, and service reductions appear inevitable after slipping tax revenue and canceled federal grants left the city relying on reserves to balance its budget.
SWAT arrests man who barricaded himself in motel after stabbing woman, Long Beach police say
After approximately two hours, police moved in to arrest the man after using a Taser, tear gas, a less-lethal launcher and a K9, the LBPD said.
LBUSD cuts dozens of staffers who helped families navigate the school system
Spanish-speaking parents, who were aided by their translation assistance and other services, said they’re losing a critical resource. The school district said the jobs were always meant to be temporary.
Immigration agents have left Terminal Island staging area, congresswoman says
A community group that monitored agents’ activity is claiming victory, saying they’ve seen fewer ICE and Border Patrol raids in the region.
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In latest response to ICE raids, Long Beach lawmaker seeks to limit use of flashbangs, explosives
It’s part of a wave of California bills pushing back on deportation tactics. “We are on offense, and we’re going to continue on offense,” state Sen. Lena Gonzalez said.
Long Beach bus stations display student-designed PSAs to combat opioid overdoses
Looking for harm-reduction resources for youth in Long Beach, city leaders turned to students for help.
California sues as Trump cuts $600M in public health grants to four states
The grants targeted help fund public health workforce and disease monitoring. Ending these grants could result in layoffs and worse health outcomes, according to a lawsuit filed by Attorney General…
Thieves repeatedly steal tools, supplies from farm that teaches youth with disabilities how to garden
The urban farm near the Los Angeles River has had to recover from repeated break-ins that cost it tens of thousands of dollars.
Hit-and-run driver who killed bicyclist turns himself in, Long Beach police say
After his arrest, he was held on $50,000 bail on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
Long Beach man charged with stealing numerous bronze plaques
Authorities said they arrested him at his home in Long Beach on Feb. 5.
Home invaders rob victim at knifepoint in downtown Long Beach, police say
Officers quickly tracked down a suspect vehicle and arrested three people, police said.
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