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Ethics Commission forwards changes to Long Beach's lobbyist law to City Council
After years of discussion and fine-tuning its recommendations for how Long Beach’s lobbyist law should be tweaked to increase the transparency of who is talking to city officials before decisions are made the Ethics Commission finally forwarded its ideas to the City Council Wednesday. Commissioners have been discussing the...
Aquarium of the Pacific Shows Animal Reactions to Recent Earthquake and It’s Fascinating
Located in Long Beach, California, the Aquarium of the Pacific is home to many ocean animals, including Giant Pacific octopuses, an array of fish, sharks, turtles, otters, penguins, and more. If it swims in the ocean, the aquarium probably has one! In mid-August, Southern California ...Continue reading
The second suspense file hearing: Which California bills survived? And which bills died?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The fate of hundreds of bills in the California legislature was decided on in a fast-paced, auction-style manner Thursday. The process, known as the Suspense file hearing, is a biannual event where the Appropriations committees of both houses rule if fiscal bills will move forward or are held at the desk.
TMU Ranks No. 1 for Student Life Among California Christian Colleges
The Master’s University has been ranked as having the best student life among Christian colleges in California, according to the 2024 numbers for mid-sized colleges released by Niche, a leading college review and ranking site. TMU was ranked No. 1 in student life among 23 Christian colleges in California....
TOMORROW: Governor Newsom to sign landmark retail crime legislation in Bay Area
SAN JOSE – Tomorrow morning, Governor Gavin Newsom – joined by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, law enforcement leaders, representatives of retail associations, and local and state elected officials – will be in San Jose to sign groundbreaking legislation aimed at combating retail crime in California.
Officers Seize 133 Pounds of Fentanyl at Border, Top Take for Year in California
Fentanyl discovered in a flatbed truck in Otay Mesa amounted to the largest such seizure this year by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in California, officials said Thursday. The seizure yielded 133.6 pounds of fentanyl powder in 50 packages, along with 227.96 pounds of cocaine in 77 packages. The...
Bear who attacked 24-year-old runner in California will be euthanized, officials say
TUOLUMNE COUNTY – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed when they find the bear who attacked the 24-year-old man in Tuolumne County it will be euthanized. Captain Patrick Foy with CDFW said they were able to confirm it was a bear attack from samples taken at the scene and from the victim and get a DNA profile of the bear. "This particular bear, we have no record of it being aggressive or ever even being around people. It just came out of nowhere and attacked this young man," Foy said. The 24-year-old man was on a run when he came across...
State funding for supportive housing headed to SoCal counties
Riverside and Orange counties will each receive over $20 million from the state for more permanent supportive housing units in governments’ ongoing attempts to reduce homelessness, California officials announced Wednesday. Riverside County, in a partnership with Abode Communities, will get more than $21.7 million for the Desert Extended Stay...
OC sues nonprofit it says 'brazenly plundered' millions in public money directed to it by Supervisor Andrew Do
The nonprofit Viet America Society has been at the center of a long-running LAist investigation. Rhiannon Do, the 23-year-old daughter of O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do, is among the named parties being sued by the county.
City awards Community Center remodel contract
The council on Monday, Aug. 12, unanimously approved a contract between Seal Beach and MDJ Management, LLC, to remodel the North Seal Beach Community Center. The total project cost would be 419,221.89, according to the staff report prepared by Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Kathryne Cho. Of that figure, $350,000 would come from a block grant.
The NAMM Show Shares Preview of Global Attendees and Exhibitors
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced its initial lineup of events and exhibits for The 2025 NAMM Show, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center January 21–25, with events beginning on Tuesday, January 21. Exhibits start January 23, creating nonstop energy through late Saturday evening, January 25, 2025.
Police Beat: TNT, suspect story, garage fire, loaded gun, BB shooter
HBPD motorcycle officers will hold “Tacos with traffic” at El Tarasco, at 337 Pier Ave., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. Free tacos will be served. Officers will answer questions about traffic, including e-bikes, loud exhausts, speeding vehicles and neighborhood traffic issues. HBPD motorcycles will be on the scene for photo ops.
With governor's blessing, Downey officials vow action on homeless encampments
DOWNEY — After Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent directive for cities to clean up their homeless encampments, members of Downey’s city council expressed eagerness to start the crackdown. The July 15 mandate orders state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that “urgently address homeless encampments while respecting...
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