Critically Speaking: In search of affordable housing

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PHOTOS: Over 1,000 people join peaceful pro-Palestine rally at Cal State Long Beach

CSULB students and faculty joined a growing number of universities across the country in demanding the institutions divest from Israel and defense contractors.

Several hospitalized in tuberculosis outbreak; Long Beach declares health emergency

One died of the disease but the local cases are connected to a specific location and the outbreak doesn’t pose a broad risk to the public, the city’s health officer said.

Utilities Commission considering rate increases for water, sewer and gas

The largest of the proposed increases is for water service, with department officials proposing an 11% increase starting Oct. 1.

What’s good in the LBC: Cinco de Mayo bar crawls, Star Wars celebrations and more

This weekend is both Cinco de Mayo and "May the 4th" Star Wars day, here are some events to celebrate the festivities.

Hundreds amass at CSULB for 'Justice in Palestine' rally

Students at Cal State Long Beach gathered on campus to call for divestment from Israel and a ceasefire in Gaza on Thursday.

Scratch This: Your guide to vets, shelters and more

From Bunny Bunch to Zazzy Cats, here is your local roster of rescues, low-cost veterinarians, spay/neuter clinics and more.

WATCHDOG TODAY: Watchdog celebrates one month, an earthquake shakes Long Beach and city officials kick off 'Spring Cleaning' initiative

Plus, City Council to discuss a charter amendment aimed at speeding up Long Beach's hiring process and more headlines you may have missed.

Man dies 2 days after being hit by car in East Village, police say

Police do not believe the driver of the car was speeding or distracted when he struck the man.

City officials kick off 'Spring Cleaning' initiative by picking up trash at Alamitos Beach

City leaders hope to spruce up parks and other public spaces, while encouraging residents to tidy up their own neighborhoods.

4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Long Beach

The quake was centered about 5.5 miles southwest of Corona, according to the U.S. Geological Survey’s website.

California legislators debate Froot Loops and free condoms

Lawmakers are weighing dozens of proposals from a government-run, single-payer health care system to a "right to disconnect" workplace bill.

City Council to start discussing charter amendment aimed at speeding up Long Beach's hiring process

Officials say that roughly 22% of city positions are vacant and they blame a hiring process that takes about seven months on average to fill positions.

Clocked Out: Where the rock 'n' roll is always free (and margaritas are $7)

Celebrating Taco Tuesday with a few too many cheap drinks on Retro Row and hyper-punk darlings Nolan Void.

Dark Harbor returns to the historic Queen Mary this fall

The premier haunt will descend on the historic liner with its famed monsters, mazes and themed bars this Halloween season after a four-year hiatus.

Driver dead after crash with semi-truck in West Long Beach; passenger in critical condition, police say

Long Beach police say the driver may have been impaired and made an illegal turn before being struck by the truck.