For the first time on record, Long Beach Unified teachers voted down a tentative contract earlier this year. Here’s where the process now stands.
Posted inArt
Theater news: ‘Predictor’ at The Garage Theatre focuses on the erased woman behind home pregnancy tests
Getting the tests directly into the hands of women is thanks to Margaret Crane, a graphic designer you may never have heard of. This play takes you on her journey.
Posted inCrime
Families pack courtroom as man pleads not guilty to killing 15-year-old in high-speed crash
In a statement, the defendant’s family said he was “heartbroken” by the teenager’s death, “and is deeply regretful over his involvement in the tragic accident that took his life.”
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Does another education bond stand a chance with voters? California colleges hope so
Lawmakers are considering putting a bond measure before voters in 2026 to fund billions of dollars in building repairs and student housing projects for California’s colleges and universities.
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Firefighters battle attic blaze in Alamitos Beach home
Firefighters were scaling the steeply sloped roof as they tried to get into the attic and douse the flames that sent up a large pillar of smoke on Second Street.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Oktoberfest, Brit pop tribute bands and giant Hot Wheels
Don’t miss your chance to see some live polka music and wiener dog races.
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Vons and Albertsons close self-checkout as Long Beach mandates more staffing, new rules
People in the industry said grocers may need more time to comply with the city’s regulations, including a ban on self-scanning certain types of items.
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Major roadwork set to begin on Studebaker Road as part of $65 million overhaul
Officials promised at least one lane each way will stay open during two years of work on the street, which they said “is in desperate need of renovation and repair.”
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Woman killed in North Long Beach hit-and-run identified as 76-year-old grandmother
“She always put other people first; it was always her sons or her husband or the people around her,” her son said.