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Plagued by delays, roads around Colorado Lagoon may open by summer, but construction will drag on It’s already two years overdue, but with hazardous waste discoveries, including asbestos, officials say they don’t know when work will be finished.

Plagued by delays, roads around Colorado Lagoon may open by summer, but construction will drag on lbpost.com/news/colorad...

Trump’s Medicaid work mandate could kick thousands of homeless Californians off coverage A majority of California’s roughly 180,000 people experiencing homelessness have health insurance through Medi-Cal. Providers predict that many will lose insurance under President Donald Trump’s upcom...

Trump’s Medicaid work mandate could kick thousands of homeless Californians off coverage lbpost.com/news/health/...

Long Beach man gets prison for mailing cocaine to motorcycle gang Federal prosecutors said he was shipping it to “a large-scale drug trafficking organization” responsible for distributing kilograms of fentanyl and cocaine in Connecticut.

Long Beach man gets prison for mailing cocaine to motorcycle gang lbpost.com/news/crime/l...

California, 23 other states sue Trump over new tariffs The states argue that President Trump is incorrectly using a never-before-invoked law to put these tariffs in place.

California, 23 other states sue Trump over new tariffs lbpost.com/news/busines...

In a bid to curb overdoses, Long Beach will now mail residents fentanyl test strips and Narcan There’s been swift demand for the program. Dozens of requests rolled in within hours of its launch, according to a Health Department worker.

In a bid to curb overdoses, Long Beach will now mail residents fentanyl test strips and Narcan lbpost.com/news/in-a-bi...

Long Beach Rescue Mission opens new youth shelter, expects it to be full ‘immediately’ Young men aged 18 to 24 have a new place to seek help. “We want to be able to equip them with the tools to be able to survive in society,” said Justin McWilliams, who will help run the program called ...

Long Beach Rescue Mission opens new youth shelter, expects it to be full ‘immediately’ lbpost.com/news/new-you...

A new pizza parlor opens in Belmont Shore from the people behind Anna’s Joint A local who learned the restaurant business at Schooner or Later wants to build a shop that feels like it truly belongs on Second Street.

A new pizza parlor opens in Belmont Shore from the people behind Anna’s Joint lbpost.com/esd/eat-see-...

Theater News: ‘Clue’ brings physical and slapstick comedy to Cerritos Center Written by Sandy Rustin, Hunter Foster and Eric Price, with music by Michael Holland, this fast-paced play is based on Jonathan Lynn’s 1985 film — only better.

Theater News: ‘Clue’ brings physical and slapstick comedy to Cerritos Center lbpost.com/esd/eat-see-...

Driver accused of killing toddler charged with murder. Warrant reveals new details of the crash. He claimed his brakes didn’t work, but police said his blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit, according to court filings.

Driver accused of killing toddler charged with murder. Warrant reveals new details of the crash. lbpost.com/news/crime/d...

Cal State unions push to cap executive pay, shield raises for organized workers One bill would cap executives' pay at 125% of the governor’s salary.

Cal State unions push to cap executive pay, shield raises for organized workers lbpost.com/news/educati...

Lopsided fundraising in Long Beach mayor’s race: No challengers report bringing in any cash Here's how the mayoral race — which could be decided as early as the June primary — is shaping up.

Lopsided fundraising in Long Beach mayor’s race: No challengers report bringing in any cash lbpost.com/news/politic...

Long Beach’s streets are too dangerous, solutions too slow, City Council says Tired of long delays and a lack of answers, the City Council wants closer oversight of how the Public Works Department handles requests for new stop signs, left-turn signals, crosswalks and other safe...

Long Beach’s streets are too dangerous, solutions too slow, City Council says lbpost.com/news/long-be...

Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Battle of the Bands and a night at the Aquarium Plus, First Fridays is back in Bixby Knolls.

Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Battle of the Bands and a night at the Aquarium lbpost.com/esd/eat-see-...

‘Shocking’: What Supreme Court ruling on transgender policy means for California students The court blocked California’s policy barring school districts from requiring teachers to “out” transgender students to their parents, unless the students gave permission.

‘Shocking’: What Supreme Court ruling on transgender policy means for California students lbpost.com/news/educati...

Students vie for cash prizes, studio time, bragging rights in districtwide Battle of the Bands Acts from Renaissance, Browning, Cabrillo, Millikan, Wilson, Marshall and Stephens have put in countless hours of practice before their shot on stage Saturday.

Students vie for cash prizes, studio time, bragging rights in districtwide Battle of the Bands lbpost.com/esd/eat-see-...

Cambodian Genocide survivor released from ICE custody after court order Yi, who fled the genocide and came to the U.S. with her family in 1981, was detained by ICE at a routine immigration check-in in Santa Ana on Jan. 8 and held at the Adelanto Detention Facility for alm...

Cambodian Genocide survivor released from ICE custody after court order lbpost.com/news/immigra...

Long Beach cuts funding to free cart program for street vendors City officials said it suffered from low participation. Vendors trying to get carts said they were frustrated by a sluggish application process.

Long Beach cuts funding to free cart program for street vendors lbpost.com/news/street-...

Theater News: Raw. Violent. Infused with love. How the director describes Long Beach Shakespeare’s ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ Christian Lee Navarro, of "13 Reasons Why" fame, is directing the production.

Theater News: Raw. Violent. Infused with love. How the director describes Long Beach Shakespeare’s ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ lbpost.com/esd/eat-see-...

Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI, manslaughter in crash that killed toddler Jail logs show he lived at the apartment building where he allegedly backed into three people sitting on the front steps.

Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI, manslaughter in crash that killed toddler lbpost.com/news/driver-...

Toddler killed, 2 others seriously hurt when SUV backs over curb onto sidewalk This is a breaking news story. We'll update it as we learn more

Toddler killed, 2 others seriously hurt when SUV backs over curb onto sidewalk lbpost.com/news/crime/c...

A total lunar eclipse is happening Tuesday, when the Earth turns the moon 'blood' red It’s called the “Blood Moon” because of the red hue the earth’s atmosphere refracts onto the lunar surface as light from the sun passes through it.

A total lunar eclipse is happening Tuesday, when the Earth turns the moon 'blood' red lbpost.com/news/when-is...

Monday Morning Coffee: Long Beach must prioritize traffic safety, council members say More people are dying, and residents are frustrated at the slow pace of street improvements. Three council members say it's time to speed up.

More people are dying, and residents are frustrated at the slow pace of street improvements. Three council members say it’s time to speed up. lbpost.com/newsletter/l...

1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting near grand opening of Marathon Burger in Long Beach The gunfire happened about a block away from the restaurant where crowds were gathered to celebrate.

1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting near grand opening of Marathon Burger in Long Beach lbpost.com/news/crime/m...

Alert Long Beach emergency warning system is back online following November data breach The system had been offline for months.

Alert Long Beach emergency warning system is back online following November data breach lbpost.com/news/alert-l...

Porkchop the 3-flippered sea turtle goes home She was rescued after being severely entangled in fishing line and debris in the San Gabriel River.

Porkchop the 3-flippered sea turtle goes home lbpost.com/news/porkcho...

Mo Stewart is serving family-style Texas barbecue, with recipes from his grandma, on 4th Street Her recipes — sometimes with a secret ingredient — are helping draw crowds to Brother’s Keeper BBQ in Long Beach.

Mo Stewart is serving family-style Texas barbecue, with recipes from his grandma, on 4th Street lbpost.com/esd/eat-see-...

14-year-old attacker shoots, pistol-whips 14-year-old victim, Long Beach police say Officers saved the wounded boy’s life by quickly performing first aid, according to the Long Beach police chief.

14-year-old attacker shoots, pistol-whips 14-year-old victim, Long Beach police say lbpost.com/news/crime/1...

Tariffs aren’t slowing down a soaring Long Beach Port, but consumers and businesses feel the pinch The uncertainty hasn't stopped record-breaking cargo volumes. But with the costs being passed on, smaller businesses say they’re freezing hiring and running out of stockpiled inventory.

Tariffs aren’t slowing down a soaring Long Beach Port, but consumers and businesses feel the pinch lbpost.com/news/busines...

Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a mystery on the Queen Mary and a Superman musical It's going to be a weekend full of musical performances.

Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a mystery on the Queen Mary and a Superman musical lbpost.com/esd/eat-see-...

California must let immigrant truck drivers keep their licenses, judge rules Facing pressure from the Trump administration, California tried to revoke more than 20,000 trucking licenses from certain immigrants, including many asylum seekers. In a tentative ruling, a Bay Area j...

California must let immigrant truck drivers keep their licenses, judge rules lbpost.com/news/busines...