Customers are picking up the $1.7. billion tab after the utility’s equipment was linked to a Southern California wildfire and flooding seven years ago.
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Seeking LA fire aid, Gavin Newsom is off to meet Donald Trump in D.C.
The White House confirmed that President Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to impose an array of conditions for federal wildfire assistance, will meet with California’s governor.
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Creators of Long Beach police show ‘On Call’ will take question at upcoming screening
The show has been a hit for Amazon, rising to the No. 2 spot on Prime Video in the U.S.
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Crews douse fire at suspected homeless encampment in historic Jergins Tunnel
Over the years, periodic fires in the tunnel have required crews to repeatedly board up its south entrance.
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With China as Long Beach’s top trading partner, what will Trump’s new tariffs mean?
China accounts for 62% of the goods imported through the Port of Long Beach.
Posted inHealth
LA clinics lose funding for transgender health care as Trump executive orders take hold
A Los Angeles community health clinic is considering a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a rescinded grant that was meant to support services for transgender patients.
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Investigation targets LA County emergency alert system after repeated failures, false alarms
“The whole system completely broke down,” said Rep. Robert Garcia, who launched the probe alongside thirteen other members of Congress.
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California superintendent assures Title IX protections based on gender identity will be protected
The U.S. Department of Education recently rolled back gender-identity discrimination protections for students. California’s are staying in place.
Posted inCity
A ‘weak atmospheric river’ will bring extended periods of rain to Long Beach this week
The rain will be spread over several days, potentially dropping up to an inch and a half of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service.
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Airlift gives more than 100 pets a new lease on life in Oregon
More than a hundred cats and dogs were flown out of Long Beach Airport to Portland, Ore. on Saturday, as animal care workers anticipate needing room for pets displaced by L.A. fires.