He promised homes for families. Now he’s accused of millions in fraud — and one attorney says that’s just the beginning
Helpful Housing says it’s provided homes for 10,000 people, but it’s accused of falsifying tax documents and tenant information, as well as swindling low-income renters out of money.
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Extensive damage, unsteady homes and urgent repairs: What’s next for the Peninsula?
Damage from Tropical Storm Rachel could have been worse if peak swell, high tide and wind direction had lined up.
Parents, Lakewood mayor push back on plan to close Gompers and Edison elementary schools
They emphasized that communities are built around schools — not the other way around. Long Beach Unified says it must downsize to save money.
Peninsula residents join scramble to save homes from high surf
As anxiety remains high about the weekend’s extreme weather, some residents said they were focused on taking action.
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Dinner and a selfie: Long Beach restaurants and bars where photo booths are the main attraction
From Good Time to Mooney’s Pizza Tavern, here are five Long Beach hangouts where customers can eat, drink and make photo booth memories.
Despite raucous opposition, City Council will limit when the public can speak at meetings
The decision was met with chants of “vote them out” and “shame on you,” but City Council members said the change was needed to make meetings more streamlined and accessible.
A rejuvenated Wrigley bar is all about good beer and good neighbors
After taking over in 2021, owners Christine Cabrera, Eric Dennis and Kartik Balasubramanium have made the 76-year-old PBS Pub feel new.
LBCC wants to teach its students to help heal trauma. Its new program is already in demand
LBCC is offering one of the country’s first undergraduate degrees in trauma studies, hoping to build the next generation of trauma-informed workers.
