In the wake of the Los Angeles fires, State Farm asked for an “emergency” premium increase of 22% on average for California homeowners. Lara on Friday denied the request pending more information.
Posted inNews
LA Force, Long Beach’s championship-winning pro soccer team, to hold open tryouts
The third-division team — two levels below MLS — is inviting anyone to try out on Feb. 22.
Posted inPolitics
Long Beach congressman faces possible censure over Elon Musk criticisms
Rep. Robert Garcia insulted the billionaire Trump ally and called for bringing “actual weapons to this bar fight” to stop him from slashing at government agencies — something Garcia said was clearly a figure of speech.
Posted inCrime
Homicides increase in Long Beach, along with robberies, commercial burglaries
The rise in killings last year was especially pronounced in the city’s eastern and northern patrol divisions.
Posted inEducation
How Trump’s drastic K-12 plans will — and won’t — change California schools
Despite Trump’s plans, federal funding is a small part of California’s education budget and the state oversees curriculum.
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Long Beach Medical Center employees “Stand 4 Women’s Heart” by forming giant red heart
On Friday, Feb. 7 – National Wear Red Day – MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center united to take a stand against heart disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Participants wrote the names of loved ones on postcards to honor those they “Stand 4 Women’s Heart” for. To raise awareness […]
Posted inTrade & Transportation
As shippers rushed to move goods before tariffs, Port of Long Beach had its busiest ever January
Imports climbed 45% year-over-year in January. Days later, Trump slapped new tariffs on China, Long Beach’s largest trading partner.
Posted inClimate Change
Federal judge throws out climate lawsuit brought by local youth
The lawsuit argued the EPA’s policies are uniquely harmful to kids suffering the worst effects of climate change. A judge disagreed.
Posted inLGBTQ+
California court rules against baker in revival of same-sex wedding cake disputes
A California appeals court rules a baker can’t refuse to sell a generic cake to a lesbian couple. It’s part of a series of cases shaping the debate over free speech and anti-discrimination laws.
Posted inFood
Try new restaurants and raise money for wildfire victims during Dine Out Long Beach
Restaurants are offering special menus and discounts. More than a dozen will also donate a portion of their proceeds to people displaced by the Palisades and Eaton fires.