After pushback from some Democrats, a controversial bill that would have banned short kids from the front seat was watered down. But small children face new seat belt rules under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last week.
Posted inEducation
New California law forces chatbots to protect kids’ mental health
Gov. Gavin Newsom approved mandatory monitoring and reminders when kids use chatbots. But a bill supported by child advocates was left unsigned.
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Approaching storm may bring thunder, heavy rain to Long Beach
Long Beach is expected to receive roughly three-quarters of an inch of rain through Tuesday night, forecasters said.
Posted inHealth
Long Beach caregivers say early childhood stress is rising; a city program aims to address that
Mental health and emotional support for the city’s youngest kids is “something that the community was really asking for,” according to the city’s Health Department.
Posted inImmigration
Newsom signs controversial bill letting relatives care for kids if parents are deported
Immigrants’ rights groups and child advocates say the new law will help parents prepare for emergencies, such as a deportation. It caused a firestorm of controversy among conservative and religious activists who said it would allow adults to traffic kids.
Posted inCrime
Police investigate bank robbery at 2nd & PCH
Police did not disclose if the man was armed during the robbery and did not provide a description of the suspect.
Posted inDevelopment
Gavin Newsom signs law overhauling local zoning to build more housing
After weeks of waiting, California’s governor signed a bill that will allow mid-rise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California’s biggest metro areas.
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Long Beach says its ‘Fixit’ repair clinics have diverted about 3,000 pounds of waste from landfills
The next clinic is this Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.
Posted inFood
Warren G and Howlin’ Ray’s team up for hot chicken pop-up in Long Beach
For two days, Howlin’ Ray’s will have a delivery-only pop-up in Long Beach — featuring Warren G and his barbecue sauce.
Posted inPolitics
Does Prop. 50 divide California communities? Depends how you measure it
Prop. 50 would enact a congressional map that helps Democrats, but a new analysis finds it doesn’t change Californians’ representation much on other measures.