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Hi there, Long Beach! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Long Beach animals made this year’s most unforgettable California stories
  • Will Long Beach City College’s new bachelor’s degree be just the start?
  • Which 2026 traffic laws will matter most for Long Beach drivers?

Also on today's calendar: 2025 NYE Family Fireworks Observation Cruise.

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Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 25 Most Memorable CA Animal Stories Of 2025 (patch.com) — Two Long Beach stories stand out in this statewide roundup of 2025 animal news: a dog finally adopted after 400 days in a local shelter, and a Long Beach aquarium’s key role in saving threatened California red-legged frogs. The list also highlights memorable animal rescues, rare births, and wildlife milestones from across California.
   

• Blocked by CSU, community college bachelor's degrees closer to approval after new analysis (timesofsandiego.com) — Long Beach City College is highlighted for its newly approved bachelor’s in library and information science, part of a growing list of community college four-year degrees. A new state-commissioned analysis may soon clear the way for several more specialized bachelor’s programs statewide, especially where students can’t easily relocate to a CSU campus.
   

• 5 New CA Traffic Laws Every Driver Should Know Before 2026 (patch.com) — Several new California traffic laws taking effect in 2026 could change how you drive in Long Beach, especially expanded camera enforcement programs that already include the city. The rules tighten DUI penalties, broaden move-over requirements, increase fines for altered plates, and give more flexibility on parking penalties and car purchases.
   

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