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Long Beach Unified School District and its teachers union reach new tentative contract agreements, following Junes rejection. The deal, urged by union president Gerry Morrison, includes clearer workload rules, better protections for nurses, improved leave policies, fairer evaluations, easier transfer requests, enhanced safety, and stable healthcare costs. However, no pay raises are included due to a significant budget deficit. Voting on the agreement begins Wednesday.

Long Beach City College to honor Jenni Rivera with new performing arts center, named after the legendary singer who attended the college in the late 1980s. The Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center will feature state-of-the-art facilities for music, dance, theater, and multimedia arts, and is set to open in the upcoming spring.

Long Beach to Enhance Public Meeting Accessibility: New Translation Booths to Improve Interpretation Services

High-speed police chase through Long Beach and San Pedro ends abruptly; driver remains at large.

Federal authorities arrested four suspected extremists in Lucerne Valley, California, for planning New Years Eve bombing attacks. The group, linked to a pro-Palestinian offshoot, allegedly intended to target multiple locations and ICE agents. Evidence of bomb-making materials was found at their desert campsite, indicating significant preparation. The arrests prevented potential harm during the holiday celebrations.

Californias CPUC to Vote on Utility Profit Caps: Balancing Investment and Affordability The California Public Utilities Commission is set to decide on utility companies profit margins, a move that could significantly impact residents electricity bills and the states aging power grid. The CPUC reviews applications every three years, currently allowing profits of over ten percent for the states largest utilities. Critics argue these high returns incentivize overinvestment, while utilities claim they need competitive profits to attract investors. The CPUC aims to strike a balance between ensuring financial health and preventing excessive profits.

Legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner, known for The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally, passed away at 78, alongside his wife. Authorities investigate as a homicide. Reiner, son of Carl Reiner, rose to fame as Meathead in All in the Family, then transitioned to directing. His films, including Stand By Me and This Is Spinal Tap, are iconic. Reiner was also a passionate activist, advocating for liberal causes and social justice. His legacy of talent and dedication to positive change will endure.

Two Deaths at Rob Reiners Brentwood Home: Police Investigate - Authorities are investigating the discovery of two deceased individuals at the Brentwood, California home owned by actor, director, and producer Rob Reiner. The cause of death remains unknown, and the LAPD has not released further details. Reiner is known for his work in All in the Family and films like This Is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride. His recent podcast, Who Killed JFK, explored theories surrounding JFKs assassination. The investigation is ongoing.