This is the second time in two weeks that someone has been killed on Second Street, one of Long Beach’s most popular nightlife destinations.
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Studebaker Road overhaul could break ground in 2024, be finished by 2026
The project will repave a nearly 5-mile stretch, add protected bike lanes and install pedestrian protections like curb bulb-outs that push out into intersections.
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Column: Long Beach, let’s give Nathan Bonsteel another unforgettable birthday
The world can be a dark and frightening place. My antidote for when I’m feeling overwhelmed is to try and make a small impact with one person in my city.
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Extra Frames: The photos we didn’t publish in February
The photos were not used in a story for one reason or another but are too good to simply fade into obscurity and languish in the archives, forever unpublished.
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Gavin Newsom hits the road for Prop. 1 as support falls for his mental health measure
Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting four cities to drum up support for Prop. 1, a $6.4 billion bond for mental health facilities. Opponents say the state can’t afford the plan.
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Friends pay tribute to Jerry Pryor, homeless man who was known for tidying Lakewood Village area
Pryor was 78 when he died in January. His memorial service drew many admirers who remembered his quiet kindness and work ethic.
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Why California election workers are returning after COVID and conspiracy theories
They had to get through the pandemic, election denial and suspicious envelopes. While some left, counties now say they’re having better luck recruiting poll workers.
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Column: Voters deserve transparency in political campaign messaging. Right now, they don’t have it
I tried to hunt down who paid for a mudslinging mailer, but a broken system makes it nearly impossible for voters to track down information they should have to make an informed decision.
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Where to vote in person: All of Long Beach’s voting centers are open until 8 p.m.
Dozens of vote centers across Long Beach are open today.
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How does LA County’s new bail system work? And who gets released without having to pay?
More people are being released without having to post bail, and that’s the point, according to court officials who briefed a City Council committee on the changes.