The city spent an unprecedented amount of money trying to fix streets recently, but after years of neglect, “Clearly more needs to be done,” officials say.
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The Cal State Loophole: How to take classes at CSULB without applying
There’s a little-known path towards taking college courses without having to swerve through the obstacle course of the usual admissions process. It’s called Open University at Cal State Long Beach, and it’s available for anyone who wants to take classes without the hassle of going through formal admission to CSULB. Traditionally, college classes are often […]
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LBFD douses second-alarm blaze at townhome in large gated community
The fire did extensive damage to the townhome, starting on the first floor and then extending to the second.
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Jury awards $5 million to man hit by 200-pound falling tree branch in Long Beach park
The plaintiff’s case relied on a city audit that warned of many dead, decaying and dangerous trees across Long Beach.
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Gavin Newsom wants an election in a hurry on his gerrymander. Here’s what has to happen
California counties are scrambling to prepare for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s special election on redrawing congressional districts for the 2026 midterm. The effort will cost tens of millions of dollars.
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Fake tickets to nonexistent Long Beach showing of ‘The Wiz’ are being sold on StubHub, theater owner says
“We are a small business fighting to survive,” the theater owner said. “And now we’re forced to turn away heartbroken families who thought they were coming to see a show that was never even playing here.”
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City of Hope Orange County: Where cancer loses and life wins
Kommah McDowell was only 29 when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. At the time, she was given a five percent chance of survival and was told she would not be able to have children. Today, more than 19 years after coming to City of Hope for a life-changing second opinion, […]
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Videos show immigration raids at Long Beach car washes; mayor says they violated court order
A local immigrant rights group estimates at least nine people were taken.
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After launching in Long Beach, this line of beers is raising money for immigrant aid
Brewers across the nation, starting with ISM in Long Beach, are donating portions of their Hasta La Raíz beers to the nonprofit Freedom for Immigrants.
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Long Beach green bins: New recycling program for food waste rolls out
California is mandating cities divert more food waste from landfills. In Long Beach, that means the purple bins are being replaced with separate containers for recyclables and organics — and trash rates are going up.