CIF-SS Boys Soccer Playoffs: First-Round Scores, Second-Round Schedule
Long Beach-area teams advance in the CIF Southern Section boys soccer postseason
IndyCar Secures Historic Multiyear Chevrolet and Honda Commitment
Driver arrested for deadly Long Beach hit-and-run that killed bicyclist
Crime
2 Arrested in Deadly Long Beach Shooting Near Railroad Tracks
Suspects Josh Porras and Maria Gomez booked on murder charges with $2 million bail each

2 Arrested in Fatal Long Beach Shooting
Suspects Josh Porras and Maria Gomez booked on murder charges
Long Beach Approves Strategic Plan to Address Human Trafficking, Public Safety Concerns
The R.E.A.C.T. framework aims to enhance public safety, support survivors, and strengthen community resilience along the Long Beach Boulevard corridor.
Politics
California's Girls' Sports Culture War Intensifies with Massive Protest, Controversy Over Track Title
Dozens of female athletes rally against state policies allowing transgender athletes, as governor calls male participation "deeply unfair"

Female Athletes Confront CIF Over Title IX Policies
Lawmakers join female athletes in pressing California's high school sports governing body to protect girls' sports
Long Beach Calls for Impeachment of DHS Secretary, Federal Immigration Accountability
City Council unanimously votes to draft resolution demanding federal agents be held accountable and current immigration policies be ended.
Sports
Long Beach Athletes Shine in Basketball and Water Polo
Millikan, Jordan, and Cabrillo High Schools celebrate standout performances and historic achievements.

SBCC Softball falls to Long Beach City College 14-2 at Pershing Park
City College's softball team lost to Long Beach City College 14-2 on Feb. 6 at Pershing Park.
Sam Darnold's Grandfather, Dick Hammer, Was a Legendary LA Figure
From Olympic volleyball player to Marlboro Man, Darnold's grandfather lived a storied life in Southern California.
Lifestyle
Long Beach School District Clears Most Racism Complaints at Lakewood High
Parents and students demand transparency as district declines to release investigation findings.

Human Touch Launches the Vesta ZG Chair for Everyday Relaxation and Comfort
Featuring Zero Gravity Positioning, Soothing Heat, and Gentle Vibration, the Vesta ZG Chair Supports Circulation and Pressure Relief in a Refined Design
Long Beach Coffee Shop Honors Late Girlfriend, Helps Community Heal
Tommy Le opened Reinne's Place to memorialize his girlfriend Reinne Lim, who was killed in a crash, and the coffee shop has become a hub for local causes.
Health
MemorialCare Long Beach employees raise awareness of women's heart health
Hospital workers gathered to stand against heart disease, the leading cause of death among women in the U.S.

New 'Active Recovery' Trend Gains Popularity
Sensory deprivation tanks and other relaxation methods emerge as wellness focus shifts
Dietician Shares Insights on Gut Health from Bathroom Habits
Registered dietitian Amanda Sauceda explains what your toilet time reveals about your digestive system.