House Approves Bill to Kill the Penny | Long Beach News

Freeway Art Meets Digital Licenses | Long Beach News

Freeway overpasses are getting a stylish makeover—with sailboats, stained concrete, and local art adding flair to bridges like Lindero Canyon Road. Caltrans supports the upgrades as long as safety is maintained, and sometimes cities or counties fund the aesthetic touches. Meanwhile, California’s mobile driver’s license program is expanding, letting more drivers carry their license digitally—already accepted at TSA Pre-check and growing in business adoption—but the physical card is still required for now. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/043ada541c9a662a

Shark Lab on Verge of Shutdown | Long Beach News

Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach is on the brink of collapse due to a funding crisis, risking shutdown by September and jeopardizing critical shark monitoring vital for public safety—especially as the 2028 Olympics loom over coastal zones with known shark activity. Despite pioneering tech like autonomous boats and drones to protect swimmers and lifeguards, the lab’s six-year state grant expired, federal funding was denied, and private donations now stand as their lifeline. With years of research and data at stake, and collaborations with psychologists and economists to shape public policy, the team urgently needs support to keep people and sharks safe. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/90a367db2ffa70f9

Long Beach Pushes for Stronger Sanctuary Protections | Long Beach News

Long Beach is stepping up to shield immigrant communities from federal enforcement, as the Commission for Women and Girls pushes for major upgrades to the city’s Values Act — including banning ICE from public spaces, protecting data privacy, and ending “double punishment” for minor offenses — amid alarming reports of rising detention and abuse of women and girls, including pregnant individuals. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ce5d784c0ff92ab7

Parking Loophole Battle on 70th Street | Long Beach News

Jorge Martinez is on a one-man crusade to restore parking order on 70th Street, a chaotic border zone between Paramount and Long Beach, where a sneaky loophole lets drivers reset their 72-hour parking clock by nudging their cars a tenth of a mile. Frustrated by industrial workers turning the street into a personal garage, he’s rallying neighbors, risking tickets himself, and battling city bureaucracy—despite past wins like clearing idling semi-trucks. With his wife questioning his persistence, he keeps emailing, determined to make the law work as intended, even if it’s a marathon with no finish line in sight. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/becb52a6343b4888

NHTSA Moves to Fix Car Door Egress | Long Beach News

Auto safety regulators are cracking down on modern car doors that could trap occupants after crashes—especially in electric vehicles—after multiple deadly incidents revealed a critical flaw: electronic, flush-style doors that won’t open when power fails. The NHTSA has officially launched rulemaking to mandate safer egress systems, though full compliance may not arrive until the 2030s. Meanwhile, lawmakers are pushing for legislation requiring manual door releases and easier access for first responders, turning a deadly design trend into a nationwide safety priority. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ed5e91217dd4844e