Knott's Berry Farm closes early due to heavy rain and gusty winds
Six Flags Magic Mountain also closes for the day due to the inclement weather.
Long Beach Police Rescue Missing 14-Year-Old Trafficking Victim
Man Opens Coffee Shop to Honor Late Girlfriend's Dream
Politics
Long Beach Pilot Study Finds Immigrant Residents Face Barriers to Civic Engagement
Research identifies fear, knowledge gaps, and practical constraints limiting participation in city services and government processes.

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
Sports
Long Beach State men fall to UC Davis in 7th straight loss
Freshman Gavin Sykes scores 18 points but Long Beach State struggles against UC Davis' defense

Warren boys basketball prevails in playoff battle with Long Beach Wilson
Warren's balanced effort proves too much for Long Beach Wilson in CIF Southern Section Division 3 second-round matchup.
Tulane baseball starts season with 12-3 victory over Loyola Marymount
Green Wave offense totals 12 runs on 9 hits, 8 walks and 5 hit by pitches
Crime
Emails Reveal Epstein's Elaborate Scheme to Target Elon Musk Through His Brother Kimbal
New documents show Epstein used a woman to get close to Kimbal Musk, hoping to gain access to his brother Elon Musk

Driver arrested for deadly Long Beach hit-and-run that killed bicyclist
Christopher Bryant turned himself in after fleeing the scene of the crash that killed a woman on her bike
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
Lifestyle
Nonprofits, Volunteers 'Spread the Love' in Long Beach
Christian Outreach in Action hosts annual Valentine's Day outreach event to share kindness and hope across the community.

Cal State Prof Warns Scrapping SAT Hurts Unprepared Students
Andrea Mays says dropping standardized tests in the name of 'inclusivity' is disservicing students who arrive on campus underprepared.
New Bill Aims to Award Associate Degrees to Former CSULB Students
The proposed legislation would create a pilot program to retroactively grant associate degrees to CSULB students who completed some college but didn't graduate.
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.