Politics/ Gov

Matt Esnayra

Starbucks baristas strike in Lakewood over unfair labor practices

Baristas gathered outside the Starbucks on Candlewood Street in Lakewood to protest over allegations the coffee shop engages in unfair...

Matt Esnayra

Garcia's 2023 budget expands the LBPD, homeless assistance & millions in infrastructure projects

Mayor Robert Garcia proposred a $3.2 billion budget that would add more police, spend millions on infrastructure projects, assist the...

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LBUSD to seek voter approval of bond measure on November ballot

Long Beach voters will be asked in November’s election to approve a $1.7 billion bond measure that would pay for upgrades at L.B.U.S.D...

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Long Beach's homeless population skyrocketed to 62% since 2020

The homeless population in Long Beach skyrocketed to 62%, according to findings from the 2022 Homeless Point in Time Count. Why it...

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Gov. Gavin Newsom & legislative leaders reach a deal on 2022-23 state budget

Gov. Gavin Newsom and California legislators have reached a deal on the state's 2022-2023 budget on Sunday, which includes stimulus...

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Hundreds peacefully protest Roe v Wade being overturned in Long Beach

On Friday, peaceful demonstrators gathered on the steps of the Deukmejian Courthouse in Downtown Long Beach to protest the overturning of...

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FPPC dismissed a complaint filed against LB Councilmember Zendejas

California's Fair Practice Political Commission has decided not to take action against Long Beach City Council member Mary Zendejas over...

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LB Vice Mayor Rex Richardson: The MTLB Interview

On one of the biggest nights of his career, Rex Richardson stands on the cusp of being Long Beach's first African American mayor — now he...