City says it will clear encampments from 5 parks emblematic of Long Beach’s homelessness crisis
The city is prepared to force people out under threat of criminal penalties. The people living there say they have nowhere else to go.
Woman gets 8 years in prison for delivering fentanyl to man who overdosed at Long Beach rehab facility
Prosecutors said she put the drugs in an Uber. The victim got the delivery and soon overdosed on fentanyl.
Californians: Your rent may go up because of rising insurance rates
The state’s landlords see rising insurance costs, so they say they’re going to have to raise rents. But they complain about laws that limit how much they can do so.
Man walks into police station after being shot near The Pike, LBPD says
Police said an unknown gunman confronted and shot the victim around 8 p.m. near The Paseo and Aquarium Way.
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The stars descended on Rosie’s Dog Beach Saturday to record part of the Paris closing ceremonies. It was a hint of what’s to come. Long Beach will be a major…
Former Rams receiver, Poly alum alleges racial profiling after arrest at Ralphs
DeSean Jackson has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Ralphs and Los Angeles County alleging his civil rights were violated when he was wrongfully arrested.
Ex-ICE employee convicted of conflict of interest charges
Prosecutors said he illegally sent service and parts orders from ICE to an automotive repair company registered to his wife.
Republicans target Kamala Harris’ ‘California-ness.’ Do swing-state voters care?
The vice president must defend her California roots and record against attacks by the Trump campaign. Voters and politicians in the swing states of Michigan and Arizona say that may…
Trustee questions why LBCC should reimburse board member for trip to D.C. celebration
The questioning drew fierce pushback from other trustees, with one saying it “blows my mind” that they would have to defend the spending.
After two false starts, Long Beach’s tiny homes project is back to the drawing board — again
Since being awarded millions in state funding two years ago, the city has yet to find a site for the project meant to speedily provide individual micro shelters.
Dangerous herbicide used on California crops banned
The chemical, used for decades, can harm babies’ developing brains. Farmworkers and people living near fields are most at risk. The EPA issued a rare emergency order.
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