Articles

From the Long Beach Post

February 12, 2026
In latest response to ICE raids, Long Beach lawmaker seeks to limit use of flashbangs, explosives

It's part of a wave of California bills pushing back on deportation tactics. “We are on offense, and we’re going to continue on offense,” state Sen. Lena Gonzalez said.

The post In latest response to ICE raids, Long Beach lawmaker seeks to limit use of flashbangs, explosives appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

February 12, 2026
Long Beach bus stations display student-designed PSAs to combat opioid overdoses

Looking for harm-reduction resources for youth in Long Beach, city leaders turned to students for help.

The post Long Beach bus stations display student-designed PSAs to combat opioid overdoses appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

February 12, 2026
California sues as Trump cuts $600M in public health grants to four states

The grants targeted help fund public health workforce and disease monitoring. Ending these grants could result in layoffs and worse health outcomes, according to a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Rob Bonta.

The post California sues as Trump cuts $600M in public health grants to four states appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

February 12, 2026
Thieves repeatedly steal tools, supplies from farm that teaches youth with disabilities how to garden 

The urban farm near the Los Angeles River has had to recover from repeated break-ins that cost it tens of thousands of dollars.

The post Thieves repeatedly steal tools, supplies from farm that teaches youth with disabilities how to garden  appeared first on Long Beach Post News.