John Donegan

News Reporter at The Long Beach Post

long beach, california, united states

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Writing: lbpost.comPhotography: @shootsoftlyAward winning journalist in Los Angeles County. Focus is on local and state-level journalism including government, immigration, homelessness and elections. Formerly a government reporter at the Bakersfield Californian.Recipient of 2024 Gruner Awards for Feature Writing, Best Writing and Sports Photography; 2025 Gruner Awards for Best News Photo and Best Writing.Recipient of 2024 California Press Awards for In-Depth Reporting, Artistic Photo, News Photo and Action Sports Photography.Previous recipient of the 2022 New York Press Award for local government coverage and sports photography, small weeklies.

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Secretary of War visits Long Beach-based Rocket Lab as part of his 'Arsenal of Freedom Tour'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — dubbed “Secretary of War” by the Trump administration — visited the aerospace startup Rocket Lab’s offices in Long Beach today, as part of a national tour meant to buttress enthusiasm for the nation’s manufacturing and def... See more

lbbusinessjournal.com•John Donegan•Jan 9, 2026

The ideological spirit of California Supreme Court Justice Rose Bird lives on with Proposition 50

There is a lot of talk these days about gerrymandering, both in the context of Proposition 50 and in a pending challenge to a part of the Voters Rights Act of 1965 that requires that race be considered in redistricting so that a minority can be assured of... See more

santamariasun.com•John Donegan•Jan 1, 2026

At long last, Long Beach Airport moves rental car services into its terminal

Long Beach Airport unveiled Wednesday a relocation of its car rental services, moving the counters a short distance from modular trailers to its historic terminal building. Officials say it’s a timely change: The airport has run its rental operations out ... See more

lbbusinessjournal.com•John Donegan•Dec 19, 2025

The ideological spirit of California Supreme Court Justice Rose Bird lives on with Proposition 50

newtimesslo.com•John Donegan•Dec 18, 2025

It's time for a divorce, Democrats

Let’s face it, it just isn’t working. You Democrats have grown too far apart. It is time for a divorce. After losing the election to political zombie Donald Trump, who arose from the crypt of loss, impeachment, and prosecution, you are looking for a way f... See more

santamariasun.com•John Donegan•Nov 27, 2025

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Secretary of War visits Long Beach-based Rocket Lab as part of his 'Arsenal of Freedom Tour'

The ideological spirit of California Supreme Court Justice Rose Bird lives on with Proposition 50

At long last, Long Beach Airport moves rental car services into its terminal

The ideological spirit of California Supreme Court Justice Rose Bird lives on with Proposition 50

It's time for a divorce, Democrats

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Secretary of War visits Long Beach-based Rocket Lab as part of his 'Arsenal of Freedom Tour'

The ideological spirit of California Supreme Court Justice Rose Bird lives on with Proposition 50

At long last, Long Beach Airport moves rental car services into its terminal

The ideological spirit of California Supreme Court Justice Rose Bird lives on with Proposition 50

It's time for a divorce, Democrats