The city could move forward on its long-delayed buildout of a “fiber backbone,” which could connect city buildings, expand bandwidth and open the door for more service providers.
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Oncology Rehab & Lymphedema Clinic pave the way to improve side effects of cancer, cancer treatment
Oncology rehabilitation is a multi-faceted approach that addresses a range of conditions that may arise before, during, or after cancer treatments, such as radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. These therapies are designed to help patients regain their strength, mobility, and functional independence. From the point of diagnosis and throughout a patient’s cancer journey, the MemorialCare Todd […]
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100 Long Beach residents diagnosed with HIV last year, city’s new data dashboard shows
The data makes local HIV statistics and other information available to the public; the city also is seeking feedback improve the dashboard.
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Metro could still create its own police force but directors remain undecided on a path forward
Crimes in many categories on the Metro system are up, recent data shows, but Los Angeles County Metro’s board members are at odds on how to remedy the problem.
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Column: A new state bill could bring much needed safety upgrades to a dangerous stretch of PCH in Long Beach
In January, three people were killed on a stretch of PCH in the course of eight days. Hopefully, new legislation will prompt Caltrans to make safety upgrades that will save lives in Long Beach.
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How big is California’s homelessness crisis? Inside the massive, statewide effort to find out
California is counting its homeless population. Here’s a look at how the state gets the numbers that impact everything from program funding to stump speeches.
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Men convicted of murdering grandfather in 2018 drive-by shooting
Prosecutors said the gunmen were upset one of their relatives had been attacked at Cabrillo High School, so they hatched a plan to kill Hispanic people as revenge.
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How many homeless people live in Long Beach? Volunteers spread out today to find out
Results are due out around April and will tell city leaders what kind of aid unhoused people need and whether the past year’s state of emergency put a dent in the homeless crisis.
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City plans to fund Long Beach Pride parade after organizers ask for help
The local nonprofit Long Beach Pride has produced the parade on its own for decades. This year, they asked for an infusion of cash from the city.
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Here’s how Long Beach could change its rules for ADUs, home additions this year
Long Beach is looking at writing a concise local law that makes state rules more understandable and makes it easier for new units to be built.