Congressional hearing probes misconduct claims in Long Beach, LA immigration raids
“What is happening in my city is not immigration enforcement,” Mayor Rex Richardson testified. “It is state-sponsored intimidation, targeting families, workers, entire neighborhoods through discriminatory profiling, unconstitutional stops and acts of violence.”
As Poly’s football season crumbles, players say they were let down and left in the dark
Poly athletes are “being punished by the selfishness of adults,” one parent said.
Pilot describes what caused him to crash land at Long Beach park in new investigative report
Both the pilot and a woman he hit while landing were seriously injured, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, which has released its preliminary findings.
Apartments open for Long Beach’s chronically homeless
Dozens of people are moving from the streets into recently converted hotel rooms that come with supportive services.
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Cal State approves renaming Walter Pyramid in $8.5 million sponsorship deal
It will now be known as the LBS Financial Pyramid for at least the next 12 years.
Long Beach launches employment and job training program for fire survivors
The initiative will provide paid career opportunities and financial assistance to people looking for a fresh start in Long Beach.
Long Beach will penalize people for promoting street races, car sideshows
City Council members say the burnouts, speed shows and illegal races are a scourge on neighborhoods. They want those advertising them to face $1,000 fines and possible jail time.
Turkey giveaways in Long Beach: Local heroes providing free Thanksgiving feasts
“We know that everything’s kind of expensive right now; turkeys to the moon, bills are to the moon, gas is to the moon, rent is to the moon. So being…
Long Beach Poly student wounded when gunman fires at group of teens, authorities say
Police said the 16-year-old victim was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the lower body.
Cal State wants to offer bigger raises to campus presidents while cutting elsewhere
The current base pay for Cal State campus presidents ranges from $370,000 to more than $500,000.
Downtown Long Beach Vons to remove self-checkout lanes, workers say
They had already been shut down in response to a new Long Beach law mandating more staffing. Workers say the company plans to remove the machines altogether, casting doubt over…