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LBCC launches its first bachelor’s degree program lbpost.com/news/educati...
LBCC will soon offer its first bachelor’s degree, starting with library sciences
California cleared the way for community colleges to award four-year degrees, but the programs are still scarce. LBCC hopes to eventually offer more.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:07 PM
LBCC launches its first bachelor’s degree program lbpost.com/news/educati...
The Sheriff's Department just provided more information on yesterday's murder-suicide in Lakewood. lbpost.com/news/crime/t...
Lakewood man killed his wife, daughter and then himself, LASD says; second daughter escaped
Authorities said they were still investigating and have not publicly discussed a motive.
lbpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The Sheriff's Department just provided more information on yesterday's murder-suicide in Lakewood. lbpost.com/news/crime/t...
Monthly street fair with city-sanctioned public drinking arrives downtown Saturday lbpost.com/esd/eat-see-...
Monthly street fair with city-sanctioned public drinking arrives downtown Saturday
Expect live music, a DJ and local vendors at the all-ages event on The Promenade.
lbpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Monthly street fair with city-sanctioned public drinking arrives downtown Saturday lbpost.com/esd/eat-see-...
Federal government has no right to California voters' sensitive data, judge rules lbpost.com/news/federal...
Federal government has no right to California voters' sensitive data, judge rules
DOJ officials argued they needed the data to assess whether states were properly maintaining their voter rolls. The judge said it would chill voting.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Federal government has no right to California voters' sensitive data, judge rules lbpost.com/news/federal...
LBUSD vows to hire local labor on nearly half a billion dollars of construction through 2030 lbpost.com/news/educati...
LBUSD vows to hire local labor on nearly half a billion dollars of construction through 2030
The school board voted unanimously after union members urged them to extend an agreement originally struck in 2020.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:11 PM
LBUSD vows to hire local labor on nearly half a billion dollars of construction through 2030 lbpost.com/news/educati...
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements. lbpost.com/news/califor...
California counties must jump through new hoops to get homelessness funds
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements. lbpost.com/news/califor...
UPDATE: Yesterday's shooting in Lakewood was a murder-suicide, City Council member says. lbpost.com/news/crime/t...
3 family members — including 17-year-old girl — shot to death at Lakewood home, LASD says
Deputies took a woman into custody for questioning, and they don't believe there's any further threat to the public.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM
UPDATE: Yesterday's shooting in Lakewood was a murder-suicide, City Council member says. lbpost.com/news/crime/t...
After the busiest year ever, Port of Long Beach CEO says he wants to double cargo by 2050 lbpost.com/news/ports/a...
After the busiest year ever, Port of Long Beach CEO says he wants to double cargo by 2050
Uncertainty over tariffs has not stopped booming cargo volumes, said CEO Noel Hacegaba, who just stepped into the role.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:44 PM
After the busiest year ever, Port of Long Beach CEO says he wants to double cargo by 2050 lbpost.com/news/ports/a...
Long Beach Unified superintendent to retire at end of school year lbpost.com/news/educati...
Long Beach Unified superintendent to retire at end of school year
“The decision to retire has not rested lightly with me because there is so much more to do," said Superintendent Jill Baker, who has led the district since 2020.
lbpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Long Beach Unified superintendent to retire at end of school year lbpost.com/news/educati...
More information on the killings today in Lakewood
3 family members — including 17-year-old girl — shot to death at Lakewood home, LASD says: lbpost.com/news/crime/t...
3 family members — including 17-year-old girl — shot to death at Lakewood home, LASD says: lbpost.com/news/crime/t...
3 family members — including 17-year-old girl — shot to death at Lakewood home, LASD says
Deputies took a woman into custody for questioning, and they don't believe there's any further threat to the public.
lbpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:25 PM
More information on the killings today in Lakewood
3 family members — including 17-year-old girl — shot to death at Lakewood home, LASD says: lbpost.com/news/crime/t...
3 family members — including 17-year-old girl — shot to death at Lakewood home, LASD says: lbpost.com/news/crime/t...
Longtime CEO of Long Beach Grand Prix will step down in July lbpost.com/news/longtim...
Longtime CEO of Long Beach Grand Prix will step down in July
Jim Michaelian, 82, first started working at the Grand Prix Association in 1975 and has run the race since 2001.
lbpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Longtime CEO of Long Beach Grand Prix will step down in July lbpost.com/news/longtim...
Three people were found dead at a Lakewood home this morning. Homicide detectives are investigating. We'll update this story as we learn more. lbpost.com/news/crime/t...
3 people found dead at Lakewood home, LASD says; homicide detectives investigating
We'll update this story as we gather more info.
lbpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Three people were found dead at a Lakewood home this morning. Homicide detectives are investigating. We'll update this story as we learn more. lbpost.com/news/crime/t...
Missing 17-year-old girl rescued from human trafficking suspect, authorities say lbpost.com/news/crime/m...
Missing 17-year-old girl rescued from human trafficking suspect, authorities say
Authorities said they found the girl with the suspect, a 33-year-old Long Beach man, in an Anaheim motel.
lbpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Missing 17-year-old girl rescued from human trafficking suspect, authorities say lbpost.com/news/crime/m...
LBCC will soon offer its first bachelor’s degree, starting with library sciences lbpost.com/news/educati...
LBCC will soon offer its first bachelor’s degree, starting with library sciences
California cleared the way for community colleges to award four-year degrees, but the programs are still scarce. LBCC hopes to eventually offer more.
lbpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
LBCC will soon offer its first bachelor’s degree, starting with library sciences lbpost.com/news/educati...
Police investigate after man shows up at laundromat with gunshot wound lbpost.com/news/crime/p...
Police investigate after man shows up at laundromat with gunshot wound
Police said bystanders called 911, and investigators are trying to figure out what happened.
lbpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Police investigate after man shows up at laundromat with gunshot wound lbpost.com/news/crime/p...
Police look for person of interest in deadly robbery attempt in North Long Beach lbpost.com/news/crime/p...
Police look for person of interest in deadly robbery attempt in North Long Beach
Detectives believe the man may frequent the Northpointe Apartments, where the shooting happened.
lbpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Police look for person of interest in deadly robbery attempt in North Long Beach lbpost.com/news/crime/p...
Construction begins on Long Beach Amphitheater, with concerts promised starting in June: lbpost.com/news/long-be...
January 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Construction begins on Long Beach Amphitheater, with concerts promised starting in June: lbpost.com/news/long-be...
Registration begins today for 2028 Olympic tickets: Here are answers to your burning questions on how it works lbpost.com/news/registr...
Registration begins today for 2028 Olympic tickets: Here are answers to your burning questions on how it works
Here's what to know if you're trying to sign up to buy tickets.
lbpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Registration begins today for 2028 Olympic tickets: Here are answers to your burning questions on how it works lbpost.com/news/registr...
In optimistic State of the City, mayor promises growth as city confronts economic turmoil lbpost.com/news/in-opti...
In optimistic State of the City, mayor promises growth as city confronts economic turmoil
With a flurry of announcements, Mayor Rex Richardson cast Long Beach as a city on the cusp of reinvention despite budgetary headwinds, stubbornly high homelessness and dwindling oil revenues.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:51 AM
In optimistic State of the City, mayor promises growth as city confronts economic turmoil lbpost.com/news/in-opti...
Long Beach's new baseball team finally has a name — actually, two different names lbpost.com/news/long-be...
Long Beach's new baseball team finally has a name — actually, two different names
There’s an official name and an “alter ego” for the minor league team, set to start playing in May.
lbpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Long Beach's new baseball team finally has a name — actually, two different names lbpost.com/news/long-be...
LA County supervisors move to designate county property as ‘ICE Free Zones’ lbpost.com/news/immigra...
LA County supervisors move to designate county property as ‘ICE Free Zones’
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said the county will not allow its property to be used as “a staging ground for violence caused by the Trump administration."
lbpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:59 AM
LA County supervisors move to designate county property as ‘ICE Free Zones’ lbpost.com/news/immigra...
Long Beach will not ask voters to raise taxes following dismal polling lbpost.com/news/long-be...
Long Beach will not ask voters to raise taxes following dismal polling
Officials considered asking voters for a property tax hike but found they were in a “highly pessimistic mood" with rising distrust in the city's ability to spend efficiently.
lbpost.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Long Beach will not ask voters to raise taxes following dismal polling lbpost.com/news/long-be...
Newsom’s last budget as governor would give schools and community colleges an unexpected $22 billion lbpost.com/news/educati...
Newsom’s last budget as governor would give schools and community colleges an unexpected $22 billion
The increase comes from robust tax receipts and AI-driven revenue.
lbpost.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Newsom’s last budget as governor would give schools and community colleges an unexpected $22 billion lbpost.com/news/educati...
Long Beach will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday with its annual parade lbpost.com/news/mlk-par...
Long Beach will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday with its annual parade
The theme for this year’s parade and festival is “Rise Up, Stand Up for His Dream.”
lbpost.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Long Beach will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday with its annual parade lbpost.com/news/mlk-par...
How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers lbpost.com/news/how-cal...
How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers
A tool called DROP lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by data brokers.
lbpost.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers lbpost.com/news/how-cal...