Lifestyle
Long Beach Unified School District to lay off hundreds amid budget crisis
Temporary workers, including teachers, to lose jobs as district faces $158 million deficit by 2028-29
Man Opens Coffee Shop to Honor Late Girlfriend's Dream
Reinne's Place, a Vietnamese and Filipino coffee shop, currently operates as a pop-up in Long Beach, Calif.
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.
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
Crime
Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Long Beach Hit-and-Run Crash
The driver fled the scene after running a red light, leading to the death of a 78-year-old woman.
Shirtless Man Tries to Carjack Woman at Gas Station With Baby Still Inside
Incident captured on video sparks debate over safety precautions for parents
Long Beach Police Rescue Missing 14-Year-Old Trafficking Victim
Authorities tracked the teen to Los Angeles and reunited her with child welfare services.
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.
Sports
UCLA Men's Volleyball Defeats Long Beach State Again
Top-ranked Bruins beat No. 2 LBSU for the second time in two weeks
Long Beach State Stuns Oklahoma at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic
The Beach defeated Patty Gasso's Sooners in a close game on Saturday.
Georgia 2027 CB commit Donte' Wright sets UCLA official visit
The Long Beach (Calif.) Poly standout reflected on the Bruins' interest in him as he continues to entertain others while committed.
