Police were negotiating with a man suspected of violating a restraining order.
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Why tortillas sold in California may be forced to add a new ingredient
Folic acid reduces the risk of birth defects and the FDA requires that bakers include it in enriched bread. California could extend the mandate to tortillas and foods made with corn masa flour.
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It’s Grand Prix week. Here’s where to expect road closures
The races officially begin Friday, April 19, but road closures will start Wednesday and continue through Monday to accommodate the crowds, parking and event lineup.
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Backers of California homeless camp ban cite ‘successful’ San Diego law. But is it?
A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California. Its authors say such a ban has had great success in San Diego. But a closer look at that city paints a more nuanced picture.
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‘They come here and they feel welcome’: Long Beach’s art-focused high school celebrates 20 years
Renaissance High School for the Arts — one of Long Beach’s newer, smaller high schools — held an open house Friday night to mark a landmark anniversary.
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MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach becomes first California hospital to launch ‘Birth Without Bias’ hospital pilot to reduce Black maternal deaths
Narrative Nation Inc., the tech and media non-profit, and creator of the Irth app, announced a new pilot partnership with MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach to become the first hospital in California developing new standards of prenatal and postpartum care and quality improvement based on the feedback of Black and brown birthing […]
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Self-defense or trying to ‘play police officer’? Murder trial of ex-LBUSD safety officer goes to the jury
Jurors could acquit the fired school safety officer or convict him or murder or manslaughter for the Sept. 27, 2021, shooting of Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez.
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Small earthquake gives Long Beach a light jolt
The USGS reported a preliminary magnitude of 2.6 and showed the epicenter was near the Traffic Circle.
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Long Beach leaders hope to spur activism at first-ever Youth Day
The event on May 4 will include a number of activities for youth age 13 to 26, including a job and resource fair.
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Review: L’antica Pizzeria lives up to the hype
One of Second Street’s most anticipated restaurants had a high bar to clear. It’s worth the wait.