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STAR Tutoring Program Launches at 30 LA County Library Locations

By hosting tutoring sessions at local library branches, STAR Tutoring makes high-quality learning opportunities accessible within the communities where families…

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: Arrests Made in Murder Investigation – Long Beach

Updated Jan. 22, 2026 Homicide detectives have made arrests regarding the Jan. 18, 2026, murder of David Alfaro. Through their…

2 weeks ago

Rep. Lieu Advocates for Proposal to Rebuild Wayfarers Chapel

RANCHO PALOS VERDES — South Bay Rep. Ted Lieu Jan. 20 advocated for a  proposal to rebuild the landslide-damaged Wayfarers…

2 weeks ago

California Launches Nation’s First Tool Allowing Residents to Block Sale of Their Data

As of Jan. 1, Californians can submit a single deletion request to registered data brokers through DROP. DROP quickly verifies…

2 weeks ago

California Members Press DHS, ICE on CoreCivic Disability Rights Violations

Key findings included delayed or denied medical care, missed medications, lack of mobility aids, unsafe conditions, and insufficient oversight. 

2 weeks ago

Hacegaba Sets Bold New Vision for Port of the Future

The Port of Long Beach is defining what’s possible as the Port of the Future by spurring innovation and building…

2 weeks ago

Padilla, Merkley Lead Fight to Protect Vote-By-Mail Access for Voters

Right before the holiday season, USPS clarified its recent practices in a rule stating, “the postmark date does not inherently…

3 weeks ago

Solis Leads Legal Effort to Defend Affordable Care Act

The motion directs county counsel to join an amicus curiae brief in the case Columbus v. Kennedy, currently pending in…

3 weeks ago

Awareness Campaign Aims to Help Residents Recognize and Prevent Human Trafficking

In many cases, trafficking does not look like what people expect. It may appear as a job offer, temporary work,…

3 weeks ago

Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments

  SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom Jan. 14 announced the following appointments: DeVon Young, of Los Angeles, has been appointed…

3 weeks ago