The STEM learning program was launched in 2022 for middle school youth.
Posted inNews, Trade & Transportation
Year in review: Trump drives uncertain economy
A variety of decisions and statements from President Donald Trump created a great deal of economic uncertainty, especially in California.
Posted inNews
New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court
A California new law expands CARE Court, a mental health program championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include some people diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Posted inNews
How justice changed in California in 2025: Prop. 36 toughened penalties, prisons kept shrinking
Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2025 announced the closure of another prison, a shutdown that’s possible because the state is incarcerating far fewer people than it did just a decade ago.
Sponsored
Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital gives families the ultimate ‘Stocking Stuffer’ for babies born this holiday season
Christmas cheer is alive at the Cherese Mari Laulhere BirthCare Center at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital with newborn babies being sent home in commemorative giant, red holiday stockings — as the ultimate stocking stuffer – a tradition that’s brightened the season for more than six decades. The stockings are given to babies born between […]
Posted inNews
Teen girl dies following crash south of Bixby Knolls
Police said speed and distraction driving may have been factors in the collision.
Posted inSee
Long Beach’s most dramatic scenes, memorable moments and beautiful frames this year
These are the photos that captured something about 2025 and stuck with us all year.
Posted inNews
Woman accused of stealing $48K in rental security deposits to be released on probation
As part of the plea agreement with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Bergstedt pleaded no contest to two counts of grand theft for a combined $5,300.
Posted inEducation
Legal battle continues over whether parents have right to know student is transgender
A judge ruled parents have the right to know if a student “expresses gender incongruence.” California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office applied to stay the court’s injunction.
Posted inNews
Long Beach sees significant rain; state issues emergency
Travel is expected to be treacherous, and given that it’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Thursday, public safety officials are on high alert and urging residents to rethink travel plans.