The L.A. nonprofit HOPICS got $140 million in public funds to house the homeless, but it failed to pay rent and some of its clients wound up back on the streets.
Posted inCity
First District families pick up free toys and sip hot chocolate at 2nd annual toy drive
The giveaway was a chance to ease the burden of Christmas shopping on families from the 90813 ZIP code.
Posted inBusiness
Long Beach-based space station developer hires another veteran astronaut
Andrew Feustel, who was recently NASA’s chief astronaut, is the second veteran astronaut hired by Vast, which is developing private commercial space stations.
Posted inNews, Pets
Animal Care Services issues alert for mystery canine respiratory disease
An increased number of dogs around the country and state have been diagnosed with acute respiratory infections ranging from mild and limiting activity to life-threatening pneumonia, officials said.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
Where to get the best holiday sweets in Long Beach
Whether you need something pre-ordered for your celebrations, delivered straight to your doorstep or picked up right away for some dessert, here are some places in Long Beach we’ve rounded up to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Posted inNews
California’s food insecurity rises as pandemic aid ends
The California food banks association warns of rising food insecurity, but its pleas for more state aid face a tough slog next year due to the projected budget deficit.
Posted inBusiness
Q&A: Downtown Long Beach is changing. What could the future look like?
Downtown Long Beach Alliance President and CEO Austin Metoyer gave us his thoughts about where the Downtown area is excelling and what’s holding it back.
Posted inNews
Man acquitted of murder in shooting death of 19-year-old at North Long Beach nightclub
Prosecutors said video evidence and text messages where the defendant bragged about being a killer showed he was guilty, but jurors disagreed.
Posted inBusiness
Prominent Catalina businessman dies 1 month after arrest on suspicion of felony wage theft
Jack Tucey, 80, died Dec. 2, one month after he and his wife Nora were charged with stealing more than $1 million in wages from their workers.
Posted inCrime
Activist known for standing up for street vendors used violent, illegal tactics, authorities allege
Edin Alex Enamorado is known for videos — including some in Long Beach — where he shames people for racism and harassment, but the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s office says his conduct was criminal.