Here’s a glimpse at what’s in the lineup this January.
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A Long Beach bicyclist rode every single day for nearly 18 years; at 79, he’s now pedaling again
Ron Rand’s streak continued through torrential rain, cancer and even deep personal grief until he was forced to break it earlier this year.
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New laws for 2026: Mandatory chatbot disclosures, refunds on botched food deliveries and more
There’s also a new minimum wage and a ban on cat declawing.
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A new California law requires a working fridge in all apartments. LA landlords fought it
Beginning Jan. 1, landlords will be required to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new state law.
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Robbers fatally beat 73-year-old trying to enter his home, Long Beach police say
Authorities said the victim died after being hospitalized for several months.
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California says adiós to plastic bags! Why a new 2026 law bans them at grocery stores
California is closing a major loophole in its plastic bag ban. Starting on Jan. 1, stores will be required to swap out those thick, reusable plastic bags with recycled paper bags.
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One of the city’s best bakeries has outgrown the garage where it began; Hey Brother Baker finally has a storefront
“The fact that I can give someone a pain au chocolat that’s hot out of the oven is magic.” Jesse Hellen-Lloyd, a self-taught baker, said.
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Trump’s immigration crackdown upended life in California. It continues as the new year begins
President Trump focused on California first as his administration rolled out its crackdown on unauthorized immigration, sending the National Guard to Los Angeles and carrying out high profile raids throughout the state.
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Another storm is headed to Long Beach; expect a soggy New Year’s
We’ve had an exceptionally wet rainy season already, and more is on the way.
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CHP tries to corral massive street race after hundreds of daredevil drivers reported on freeway
CHP officers boxed in many of them on the International Gateway Bridge.