Alamitos Avenue will experience intermittent closures as crews work to resurface the road and install new striping and bike lanes.
County launches new CARE Court that can order people into mental health treatment
Pitched as a tool to help fix homelessness, CARE Court will offer treatment and resources to people struggling with severe mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and psychosis.
New 405 Freeway toll lanes that run from Long Beach to Costa Mesa now open
People using the toll lanes will have to have a FasTrak transponder in their vehicle. The toll will vary depending on congestion and the time of day.
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center named among best U.S. hospitals in orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report
In a rigorous assessment of over 4,500 adult hospitals, U.S. News & World Report recognized MemorialCare’s Long Beach Medical Center as one of the top 50 best U.S. hospitals in orthopedics. In addition, the medical center scored high performance rankings for hip replacement, hip fracture and knee replacement. “Continued national and regional recognition for these impressive achievements demonstrates […]
Meet Santa aboard the historic Queen Mary for free Tuesday, Dec. 5
Visitors also will be able to write letters to Santa, play games with elves, decorate cookies, take self-guided tours of the ship’s various areas and exhibits and more.
Mangette cafe brings European flavors and a new gathering space to the Zaferia district
Mangette is a sister space next to Buvons Wine Bar. Its menu items will be made in house, including dishes like ginger ice cream and olive oil cake.
Cal State faculty plans to strike as officials reject a 12% salary increase
Cal State officials offered a 5% increase for each of the next three years, although those raises are not guaranteed. The union plans to strike at four campuses.
New California rules target flavors in kids’ medication, leading pharmacies to end service
Parents say flavored medication can help ensure their kids finish a prescription. Far fewer California pharmacies are offering that service as they await new rules from a state regulator.
Hop across the bridge for San Pedro’s Holidays by the Sea, Dec. 2 and 3
San Pedro’s holiday celebration will offer a weekend of opportunities for children to meet Santa, shop holiday markets, watch parades by land and sea and much more.
Home care company scammed veteran out of pension, must pay $400K to his estate, jury rules
Jurors hit the company with $375,000 in punitive damages on top of ordering them to refund the pension money taken from an aging veteran, according to court records.