Uduak-Joe Ntuk, who is also a Long Beach City College trustee, alleges he was pressured by the Newsom administration to illegally stop issuing new well drilling permits.
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Dirt Dog closes Long Beach location
Long Beach’s location opened in November 2021 and announced its closure with a sign posted on the front door.
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Why do Black people still use the N-word? The community discusses on our new podcast
Two prominent people in the Long Beach food scene recently apologized for using the N-word. Long Beach Post multimedia journalist Jackie Rae decided to host a conversation about the word itself.
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Girl left with permanent disabilities after being attacked by bully at Rogers Middle School, lawsuit says
The lawsuit filed last month alleges the LBUSD was negligent when it “failed to control the acts of the bullies” who mocked and hit the 14-year-old girl.
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Mounting accusations of retaliation, reckless spending test tourism chief’s lauded public image
Interviews and documents show that Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Steve Goodling has been besieged by turmoil within his organization, potentially undermining the longtime loyalty of Long Beach leaders. He insists he has acted properly.
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CSU to decide on 6% tuition increase Wednesday
The proposed tuition increase would raise costs by 6% annually for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students beginning in the fall of 2024.
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Second homeless service van to roll out Sept. 18
Staff on the van provide case management, referrals to housing and shelter and basic medical care.
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Port of Long Beach meets clean air goals, study finds
The port’s longstanding initiatives to make operations greener also continued to have an effect, with 19% of cargo-handling equipment at terminals now zero-emissions.
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Vegan since she was 6, this 16-year-old activist is on a mission to fight climate change
A Long Beach local, Genesis Butler can often be found doing beach cleanups, or participating in other events such as town halls and youth-centered events.
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California fast food workers to get $20 minimum wage under new deal between labor and the industry
The mandatory raise would apply to all fast food restaurants in California that are part of a chain with at least 60 locations nationwide.