Long Beach Press-Telegram

ARTESIA - A fire damaged a building supply company in Artesia today, but no one was hurt, authorities said. Full Story »

LONG BEACH - Budget cuts, after-school programs and parental involvement were discussed Wednesday at a forum featuring four candidates who hope to be elected to the Long Beach school board Dec. 29. Full Story »

A Tesla Motors spokesman said Wednesday that the company has not finalized its decision on locating in either Downey or Long Beach. Full Story »

Nearly 5,000 dogs will be in Long Beach this weekend for the American Kennel Club/Eukanuba dog show. Photo Gallery Full Story »

Standing water on roof at least partly blamed for drips inside Long Beach's Main Library. Photo Gallery Full Story »

Submit your photos and reminiscences of the Junior Concert Band leader on our Marvin Marker tribute page. Full Story »

LONG BEACH - Facing an unexpected re-election challenge from the city prosecutor, City Attorney Bob Shannon on Wednesday announced the endorsement of District Attorney Steve Cooley. Full Story »

State authorities approved new underwater marine habitats off Southern California's coast Wednesday, restricting fishing and diving in areas where stocks have been severely depleted in recent decades. See a map of the habitats Full Story »

Nothing is more important to Lydia than her 7-year-old son. So when he got sick, Lydia (not her real name) didn't hesitate to see that he was properly cared for, at any cost. Full Story »

A Lakewood High School football star and his 31-year-old alleged accomplice were ordered to stand trial today on charges of attempted murder. Full Story »

Burglar stole treats and gifts for kids, co-workers from special education teacher's car. Full Story »

Starting today, residents can get an H1N1 shot from the city - without waiting in line. Following a series of sometimes-crowded public clinics at schools and other locations citywide, the Health Department plans to start offering swine flu immunizations by appointment this morning. To make an appointment, call 562-570-4103 from 8:30 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Full Story »

Bellflower. An Independent Artist Craft Fair and Charity Fundraiser for SEAACA.org and possible pet adoptions will be held at Eclipse Café on Saturday from 9 a. Full Story »

Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews is seeking volunteers for the 22nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace and Unity Parade Celebration at a planning meeting at 6 p.m. today at Ernest S. McBride Park, 1550 Martin Luther king, Jr. Ave. Full Story »

A SHOT AT GAP-DOM: It used to be when we walked into the Target store in our neighborhood we'd see this gigantic picture of our niece and goddaughter Kate plastered up on the wall behind the kids' clothing section. Full Story »

NORWALK - Animal control officers will canvass a Norwalk neighborhood today in attempt to find the owner of a Shetland pony found wandering in the area Dec. Full Story »

The Long Beach City Council sweetened the offer Tuesday to lure an electric-vehicle manufacturing plant here, but it may be too late. Full Story »

Smoking lounges will be required to have ventilation systems and comply with other regulations, the City Council decided Tuesday, but lounge owners and smoking opponents butted heads over whether the rules will curb the lounges' impact on neighbors. The council voted 7-2 to approve the new regulations, which will return to the council next week for a final vote. Council members Gerrie Schipske ... Full Story »

A cold air mass blasted the Southland on Tuesday on the heels of a storm, sending early-morning temperatures into the 30s. Full Story »

State Coastal Commissioners today will decide whether to sanction the $33 million development of a second hotel at the Pike at Rainbow Harbor. The commission will decide whether to allow for the construction of Sierra Suites, a 125-room, boutique-inspired, all-suite project across from the AVIA hotel, near Bay Street and Cedar Avenue downtown. Full Story »

LONG BEACH - Is there such a thing as the perfect dog? That's what judges at the American Kennel Club National Championships intend to find out. Full Story »

Santa Monica Councilman Richard Bloom has been appointed to the state Coastal Commission, it was announced Tuesday. Long Beach Councilwomen Gerrie Schipske and Suja Lowenthal had been nominated - with about a dozen other officials from the commission's South District region. Full Story »

For Reba, not her real name, a hospital bed and a few regular beds and blankets would make the season bright. Full Story »

Miller Children's Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its new, 124,000-square-foot inpatient pavilion Tuesday. Photo Gallery Full Story »

Former Lakewood High football star is charged as an adult in the case. Video from court Full Story »