Three new oil well laws come after the Newsom administration delayed enforcement of an existing law protecting communities near wells.
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Kids falsely reported a person had a gun at Long Beach middle school, police say
The 911 call sent officers rushing to Stephens Middle School, where they soon determined the call was “non-credible.”
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Cal State campuses brace for ‘severe consequences’ as budget gap looms
Cal State officials are projecting a 2025-26 budget hole of about $400 million to $800 million. They are warning of layoffs and academic cuts.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including celebrations of Latino heritage and an Aloha Run on the shoreline
The celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing. Plus, you can catch a sound bath at El Dorado Park or a tequila tasting at Hotel Maya.
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Officers chase, arrest man who tossed gun in alleyway, Long Beach police say
Police allege the man tried to ditch the gun as officers chased him.
Posted inFood
Long Beach is getting a Latino restaurant week. It starts Sunday
Peruvian sushi, Venezuelan tequeños, and a Latino-owned cheese shop are all part of the first-time event that celebrates all types of Latino cuisine and culture.
Posted inPolitics
New California law gives tenants more time to respond to eviction notices
Tenant advocates say giving renters 10 days to respond to eviction notices, up from 5, will help those who live in rural areas and have trouble finding legal help. Some landlords argue it will increase their costs.
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A new California law will scrub most medical debt from credit reports
About 4 in 10 Californians are believed to be carrying medical debt, which can harm their chances of landing a mortgage or an apartment if it shows up on credit reports.
Posted inEducation
Newsom signs bill requiring schools to restrict student cell phone use
School districts will have to create policies limiting students’ use of smartphones by July 1, 2026.
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Man killed by fire engine was lying in front of station’s garage door, Long Beach police say
Authorities identified the victim as a 61-year-old homeless man.