Amtrak launches new route connecting major US cities – and the 2-hour journey will...
A NEW Amtrak route is set to give commuters a chance to avoid rush hour traffic and highway havoc. The route is set to run daily, and won’t add any time to the lengthy commutes drivers are already making on highways. At its meeting on Thursday, the Santa Barbara...
Los Angeles schools to issue RIF notices to 657 staff
Los Angeles Unified School District will issue reduction in force notices to 657 employees — mainly central office staff — on March 15 as it faces ongoing enrollment declines and a projected $877 million budget deficit for 2026-27. The move was approved by the district’s board members in a 4-3 vote on Tuesday.
4 Black-owned businesses in Long Beach you should know about
In 2021, the Long Beach Current posted an extensive list of 31 Black-owned businesses that were still running during the pandemic. Now, in 2026, many of those businesses have risen and fallen. Detailed here are four up-and-coming Black-owned businesses not far from The Beach. 1004 Alamitos Ave. Open Monday–Sunday...
Long Beach Unified cuts hundreds of contracted teaching jobs
The district has sought to avoid laying off permanent staff as it seeks to close a large budget gap. Teachers say these latest cuts will be felt in the classroom.
2 pedestrians killed by drivers in Long Beach
LONG BEACH – Long Beach police are investigating two separate crashes Wednesday night that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The first collision was reported about 9:30 p.m. at Pacific Coast Highway and Maine Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department. “Upon arrival, officers discovered an...
A reckless driver was tracked down and arrested by the Costa Mesa Police after...
On a foggy morning this past November, vehicle sped off after police officers attempted a traffic stop, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. The vehicle dangerously exceeded over 120mph. Despite the early morning hour, the officers did not want to endanger anyone and although the pursuit was terminated,...
An Orange County Sports Bar Suggested to Close After Health Inspection
[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on February 18 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. The Orange County health department conducted multiple health inspections on February 18 in the area. Among them, Lopez & Lefty’s underwent a...
Child rapist suspect faces possibility of life in prison
The man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl off the street in Westminster, raping her repeatedly and then fleeing to Guatemala has been returned to Orange County where – if convicted on all charges – he faces the possibility of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
6 U.S. Cities Where Fear Of Homelessness Has Reached Crisis Levels, Survey Finds
Travel can be a mood-lifter, but big-city reality sometimes hits fast. In several major U.S. metros, resident polling and the federally required “point-in-time” style counts keep pointing to the same stress points: housing insecurity, visible ... Read more
‘It was like a volcano.’ Massive structure fire shuts down traffic in Montebello
A massive fire broke out at a business in Montebello Thursday night, shutting down traffic and forcing the evacuation of a nearby apartment building. The Verdugo Fire Department reports that the fire started around 7:20 p.m. and although it is now extinguished, streets on East Whittier Boulevard remain blocked....
