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Bob Foster, pivotal former mayor who led Long Beach through recession, dies at 78 He took the helm and had to make tough decisions at a time when Long Beach was facing down crippling pension debt and the Great Recession.

Bob Foster, pivotal former mayor who led Long Beach through recession, dies at 78 lbpost.com/news/bob-fos...

Father, stepmother appear in court to face charges they tortured, murdered 14-month-old A prosector briefly described the alleged abuse, saying the defendants “broke multiple bones over numerous incidents,” between July 1 and Nov. 7, leading to the girl’s death on Nov. 10.

Father, stepmother appear in court to face charges they tortured, murdered 14-month-old lbpost.com/news/crime/f...

Stephen Downing, a lawman-writer who hated the War on Drugs, took the gun out of MacGyver’s hands, dies at 87 From within the LAPD, Stephen Downing fought for reforms and later inspired audiences worldwide with his vision of what law enforcement could be.

Stephen Downing, a lawman-writer who hated the War on Drugs, took the gun out of MacGyver’s hands, dies at 87 lbpost.com/news/stephen...

Fewer international students are coming to the U.S. What this means for California The number of new international students enrolling in college in the U.S. is dropping. Their losses will be felt beyond classrooms, as foreign students in particular drive scientific research and adva...

Fewer international students are coming to the U.S. What this means for California lbpost.com/news/fewer-i...

Monday Morning Coffee: Are homelessness policies helping downtown? City Council may take a closer look Here's what's on the agenda for city and business leaders.

Here's what's on the agenda for city and business leaders. Monday Morning Coffee: Are homelessness policies helping downtown? City Council may take a closer look lbpost.com/newsletter/a...

Great Beginnings Preschool made countless idyllic memories; after 48 years, it looked like the end: lbpost.com/news/great-b...

A high schooler’s poetry became his resistance, and it won him the title of Youth Poet Laureate Ezequiel Correa, 17, says he sees poetry as an essential political tool — one that he’s brought to bear in front of some of Long Beach’s powerful decision-makers.

A high schooler’s poetry became his resistance, and it won him the title of Youth Poet Laureate lbpost.com/news/educati...

Man fatally shot in Lakewood on Thanksgiving afternoon, authorities say Investigators learned the suspect and victim were inside a vehicle arguing when the shooting occurred, according to the LASD.

Man fatally shot in Lakewood on Thanksgiving afternoon, authorities say lbpost.com/news/crime/m...

Woman dies from hit-and-run crash, Long Beach police say No description was available of the vehicle that hit her.

Woman dies from hit-and-run crash, Long Beach police say lbpost.com/news/crime/w...

Major landlord reaches $7M settlement with California, other states in alleged rent price scheme State Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company coordinated rental prices with other landlords by illegally sharing and gathering confidential information.

Major landlord reaches $7M settlement with California, other states in alleged rent price scheme lbpost.com/news/major-l...

15-year-old Ella Shahbazian and her nonprofit, Ella's Angels, handed out 240 Thanksgiving meal kits to people who needed them in Long Beach. Thanks to her and all the local heroes who helped others this holiday.

Citing decaying conditions, feds say they will close Terminal Island prison No plans have been revealed for the site's future. Congresswoman Nanette Barragán said that “under no circumstances” should the prison be considered for use as an ICE detention facility.

Citing decaying conditions, feds say they will close Terminal Island prison lbpost.com/news/citing-...

Man who alleged antisemitism at LBCC meetings says college responded with cease and desist letter Al Barlevy said he began attending LBCC board meetings in response to other speakers who called on the college to recognize a genocide in Palestine and divest from corporations with ties to Israel.

Man who alleged antisemitism at LBCC meetings says college responded with cease and desist letter lbpost.com/news/educati...

Fender-bender ends with one driver shooting the other’s car, Long Beach police say The dispute started with a minor crash near Houghton Park, police said.

Fender-bender ends with one driver shooting the other’s car, Long Beach police say lbpost.com/news/crime/f...

Domestic violence suspect sparks SWAT standoff in Long Beach According to reports from the scene, police evacuated an apartment building and then deployed a flashbang device at the scene to draw the suspect out.

Domestic violence suspect sparks SWAT standoff in Long Beach lbpost.com/news/domesti...

Dozens of renters say she scammed them; now Anne Bergstedt is facing 30 felonies She was infamous for allegedly stealing down payments and spinning a web of excuses. People who crossed her path say they’re thankful she could finally face consequences.

Dozens of renters say she scammed them; now Anne Bergstedt is facing 30 felonies lbpost.com/news/crime/a...

Baby girl was tortured, murdered by her father and stepmother, Long Beach police say Authorities did not disclose the nature of the abuse but said it was ongoing and caused the 14-month-old's death.

Baby girl was tortured, murdered by her father and stepmother, Long Beach police say lbpost.com/news/crime/b...

Popular food assistance program that offers extra money for fruits and veggies returns A program that offers CalFresh recipients an extra $60 a month to spend on fresh produce at participating stores and farmers markets is restarting thanks to renewed state funding.

Popular food assistance program that offers extra money for fruits and veggies returns lbpost.com/news/popular...

Pursuit of carjacking suspects ends at Lakewood Petco store, LASD says The chase started a little before 10 a.m. today and ended with suspects at gunpoint.

Pursuit of carjacking suspects ends at Lakewood Petco store, LASD says lbpost.com/news/crime/p...

Long Beach Airport expects 110,000 travelers during the Thanksgiving rush Roughly 6.78 million people across Southern California are expected to travel for Thanksgiving.

Long Beach Airport expects 110,000 travelers during the Thanksgiving rush lbpost.com/news/thanksg...

City, state leaders hash out a burning question: Who most needs profits from Long Beach’s oil? Pressured by a stark decline in oil revenues and a rise in costly coastal projects, city leaders in Long Beach are racing to make the case that it needs a greater portion to transition away from oil. ...

City, state leaders hash out a burning question: Who most needs profits from Long Beach’s oil? lbbusinessjournal.com/news/city/oi...

Congressional hearing probes misconduct claims in Long Beach, LA immigration raids “What is happening in my city is not immigration enforcement,” Mayor Rex Richardson testified. “It is state-sponsored intimidation, targeting families, workers, entire neighborhoods through discrimina...

Congressional hearing probes misconduct claims in Long Beach, LA immigration raids lbpost.com/news/immigra...

13-year-old Long Beach girl suspected of fatally shooting teenage boy, police say She was taken into custody on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter, according to authorities.

13-year-old Long Beach girl suspected of fatally shooting teenage boy, police say lbpost.com/news/crime/1...

How Prop 50 is shaping 2026 and what it means for SoCal voters

Thanksgiving closures and an ICE hearing Here's what's on the agenda for city and business leaders this holiday week.

Monday Morning Coffee: Thanksgiving closures and an ICE hearing. Here's what's on the agenda for city and business leaders this holiday week. lbpost.com/newsletter/t...

Updates on Port of LA fire — burning cargo shipped in open waters More than 180 firefighters were battling a fire that started Friday evening on a cargo ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles. A shelter-in-place order for San Pedro and Wilmington has been lifted.

Our friends at LAist have the latest on the fire burning in the Port of LA: laist.com/news/updates...

Disabled man charged with manslaughter in death of his longtime caretaker Scott Braly, the son of prominent Long Beach philanthropists, is charged with killing Paul Farris, a former Millikan teacher hired to care for him.

Scott Braly, the son of prominent Long Beach philanthropists, is charged with killing Paul Farris, a former Millikan teacher hired to care for him. lbpost.com/news/crime/d...

Alhambra police officer who previously worked in Long Beach killed in high-speed crash Funeral arrangements were pending today for a 28-year-old Alhambra Police Department officer killed in a high-speed, two-vehicle crash during a chase that also left a woman dead and two other people i...

Alhambra police officer who previously worked in Long Beach killed in high-speed crash lbpost.com/news/alhambr...

Up to 61,000 truck drivers in California could soon lose their licenses. Here’s why The Trump administration is cracking down on immigrants who drive trucks in California, creating new regulations and threatening to withhold millions in federal highway funding over alleged violations...

Up to 61,000 truck drivers in California could soon lose their licenses. Here’s why lbpost.com/news/up-to-6...

Amid string of raids, immigration agents chase gardener, tackle him in front of LBPD officers, witnesses say Federal agents were seen taking people from a restaurant and a donut shop, among other places, this morning.

Amid string of raids, immigration agents chase gardener, tackle him in front of LBPD officers, witnesses say lbpost.com/news/ice-rai...