Gov. Newsom and legislative leaders announce an agreement to bridge the state budget deficit by dipping into reserves and reducing some spending. The deal also calls for a bill in August to set aside more money and a 2026 constitutional amendment to grow the state’s rainy day fund.
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Gunman fires into 2 vehicles in Long Beach, wounding woman, police say
The shootings occurred in the same area where a woman was shot to death under mysterious circumstances two days earlier. No arrests have been made.
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After more than a year of construction, the El Dorado Park duck pond is reopening
After a $10 million renovation, locals can finally walk the path around the newly restored pond. A reopening celebration is scheduled next week.
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Vigilante sting ends with ex-state employee charged with trying to meet minor for sex
A former high-level worker for the North Carolina Department of Revenue is the latest person publicly shamed by “Black Biden,” Long Beach’s self-fashioned child protector.
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Early detection and targeted treatment for prostate cancer saves lives
By: Jennifer Liu, M.D., urologist, MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute at Long Beach Medical Center Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States, with about 1 in 8 men being diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends getting screened for prostate cancer between the […]
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‘It’s frustrating’: Why a gay California senator is annoyed by his own LGBTQ health info bill
Sen. Scott Wiener is irked that he had to introduce a bill that would require health officials to ask LGBTQ people for demographic info on state health forms. He says they should have been doing it anyway.
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Mediterranean restaurant Olive by the Bay opens in Vibes’ old location on the Peninsula
There’s a new spot just a short walk from Horny Corner with everything from crepes and coffee to kabobs and spicy shrimp.
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High court blocks anti-tax measure from California ballot
The state Supreme Court takes a business-backed initiative to make it more difficult to raise taxes off the Nov. 5 ballot. Gov. Newsom and legislative leaders sued to kick it off.
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The city is waiving fees for 4th of July block parties; here’s how to host one
If you plan to host a block party on July 4, you must fill out an application soon: It has to be submitted 10 days in advance of your event.
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Woman shot to death in Central Long Beach; circumstances unknown
Long Beach police said they’re still investigating the circumstances around and motive for the shooting.