Critically Speaking
Critically Speaking: Show some initiative
A minimum wage increase, the right to marry and rent control are among the statewide ballot measures you’ll decide this year.
Scratch This
Scratch This: Beloved shelter worker dies unexpectedly
Shelter staff and volunteers mourn the loss of Brian Wooten.
LBUSD
Special needs student hit by car after walking off Bryant Elementary campus unaccompanied
The district said its 'thoughts' are with the family but did not elaborate on what improvements the incident might spur on its campuses.
Public Transportation
Column: We already have a world-class transportation network. The buses just need to come more often.
If Long Beach wants to give people easy mobility options around town, the city should do whatever it takes to make the buses show up at the shortest intervals possible.
Missing Person
St. Mary Medical Center seeks help to identify John Doe
The patient was described as a Hispanic/Asian-American man in their 40s.
Recycling
Long Beach organic recycling program starts in October. Are you among the first homes?
The state mandated organic recycling program has led to multiple rate increases and will officially begin for about 8,000 Long Beach homes in October.
transit
Long Beach extends free micro-transit program between Downtown and Alamitos Bay
The micro-shuttle program will now offer free rides between the Queen Mary and Alamitos Bay.
City Council
Long Beach City Council approves $3.6 billion core services-focused budget
The City Council voted unanimously to approve the proposed budget Tuesday night bringing a close to the process that began in August.
Discrimination
Long Beach workers allege discrimination in Public Works, call for national Black employee protections
Despite city officials denying systemic discrimination, Black workers like Anthony Holmes and Kyle Seals are speaking out.
Long Beach will relocate Alamitos Beach senior center; neighbors wonder what will happen when it’s gone
Those who live near the facility worry that existing crime and safety problems will get significantly worse once the old center is vacant.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach police schedule DUI checkpoint for Thursday
Police say the checkpoint will happen somewhere in the North Divison, which covers most of the city above Wardlow Road.
CSULB
CSULB professors say the university is targeting them for participation in pro-Palestine rallies, investment criticisms
The ACLU sent a letter to the university alleging the school’s “restrictive” protest policies are unconstitutional.
Town hall to discuss homelessness, effects of Prop. 36 on Long Beach set for Friday
Proposition 36 could increase punishment for certain theft and drug crimes that were reduced to a misdemeanor under Proposition 47.
public health
US uninsured rate was stable in 2023, even as states’ Medicaid purge began
Over 25 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid after the federal government lifted a prohibition on culling enrollment.
What's Good LBC
What's Good, LBC? Supper clubs, movies, free concerts and more
Summer isn't over yet. From a guided rancho walk to the Kidical Mass Bike Ride, Long Beach has plenty of outdoor activities to take advantage of.
Crime + Public Safety
Woman dies 3 days after being hit by car while walking in West Long Beach, police say
The woman was hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a car on Sept. 4 near Admiral Kidd Park.