Crime
Long Beach Police Bolster Ranks Ahead of Major Events
Department aims to fill 17% vacancy rate as city prepares for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics
4 Killed in Fiery Long Beach Crash
Single-vehicle incident leaves four dead after car hits median, catches fire
4 killed in fiery crash near Long Beach Airport
Car slammed into wall before bursting into flames at tunnel entrance
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
Lifestyle
Southern California Museums Offer Free Admission This Sunday
Annual So Cal Museums Free-for-All day returns on February 22, providing access to normally pricey cultural institutions.
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.
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
Cal State Northridge extends win streak to 7 games
Matadors defeat Long Beach State 78-76 behind Josiah Davis' 21 points
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.
