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.
Posted inNews
We found out everywhere ‘The Vince Staples Show’ filmed in Long Beach
With season two premiering soon, we hope it keeps its Long Beach-centric vibe.
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LBUSD opens center focused on Black student success amid push to close gaps in test scores
For years, concerns have been raised about Black students needing more support. The district says this is a major step in that direction.