The continued presence of sex work and trafficking along the northern part of Long Beach Boulevard has plagued schools, businesses and residents.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a big truck bonanza for kids and a Cambodian heritage pop-up market
Also, did you know there’s a Dutch King’s Day celebration in Long Beach? It’s just one of the many fun options this weekend.
Posted inHealth
Long Beach is giving away free gun safes to help prevent accidental firearm deaths
“Using a gun safe to store firearms reduces the risk of accidental injuries and fatalities, particularly among children,” the city’s chief health officer said.
Posted inHealth
These communities are unaware they’ve lived near toxic gas for decades. Why has no action been taken?
Five facilities near schools and houses in LA County fumigate produce shipped from overseas with methyl bromide. But the air agency doesn’t plan to monitor the air or take any immediate steps to protect people from the gas, which can damage lungs and cause neurological effects.
Posted inCrime
Police release photos of rescued dog shown in viral animal abuse video; suspected abuser arrested
The video showed a man slamming the dog into the ground. “This type of cruelty has no place in our community,” Police Chief Wally Hebeish said.
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Can we trust AI? A look at the human cost of machine intelligence
Artificial intelligence promises a future of unprecedented efficiency and convenience, from optimizing complex systems to assisting with mundane daily tasks. We see its potential in medicine, finance, transportation, and countless other fields. Yet, beneath the gleaming surface of innovation, a crucial question persists: Can we truly trust AI? As these systems become more integrated into […]
Posted inPolitics
Rep. Robert Garcia returns from El Salvador, demands the release of wrongfully deported man
“I think the entire country has to be courageous and stand up in this moment and demand that this cannot happen,” Garcia said.
Posted inCrime
Man gets 50 years to life for ‘very disturbing’ murder of employee at Crow’s Nest bar
The victim’s two young children spoke during the sentencing hearing, with one asking the defendant, “Why did you think killing my daddy was OK?”
Posted inMusic
Day Trip is back: Here’s the lineup for the major house music festival returning to the Queen Mary
This will mark Long Beach’s fourth time hosting the event since Insomniac moved the festival here from San Bernardino.
Posted inCrime
19-year-old passenger dies after car slams into tree in Downtown Long Beach, police say
Speed and impaired driving were being investigated as possible factors in the crash, police said.