Vincent Thomas Bridge
Caltrans to hold meeting Thursday on Vincent Thomas Bridge construction detours
Starting late next year, the 60-year-old bridge will close for 16 months for replacement of its concrete deck.
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LA Metro
Long Beach residents will see more officers on patrol around the city as Metro contract ends
The city is winding down its agreement to police the Los Angeles transit agency’s trains and stations in Long Beach; Metro will form its own police force in coming years.
Recycling
Getting rid of an old mattress? Long Beach will take it off your hands 24/7
The city has collected and recycled more than 900 mattresses and box springs in about a year and a half.
2024 presidential race
‘Let this radicalize you’: Long Beach civic leaders face fears after election letdown
With hopes for the first woman president crushed, some are turning toward community to help their neighbors and protect their rights.
On the Ballot
'It's more important to vote locally than nationally'
Here's what Long Beach voters are saying on the last day of the 2024 election.
nonprofits
Regional food bank now delivers to Long Beach, saving local pantries a 30-mile drive
After a Long Beach federal food aid provider abruptly closed in September amid a state investigation, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit has stepped up to help.
Vincent Thomas Bridge
Vincent Thomas Bridge to close for nearly a year and a half for construction, likely starting late 2025
State transportation officials said Monday that they will shut down the bridge completely to replace the deteriorating deck, rather than keep some lanes open and significantly extend the closure.
local beer
Local craft beers earn top honors at national competition, including gold for Trademark Brewing
It was one medal each for Ambitious Ales and ISM Brewing and two for Trademark at the Great American Beer Festival.
Need to check your voter registration, drop off a ballot, or plan to vote in person? Here’s the info you need
Monday is the deadline to register for the Nov. 5 election; mail ballots are out now and in-person voting begins Saturday.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach working to fix water problems as boil order continues
The 90805, 90807 and some of the 90806 ZIP codes were affected by a broken main.
New traffic light near PCH and 2nd Street will turn on this week
The signals have been covered since they were put up, but city officials said they'd be activated Thursday.
Utility Shutoffs
Broken water main floods Cal Heights streets, leaving several neighborhoods without water
City utility employees were working to restore water service Wednesday afternoon.
Long Beach may step up enforcement on vacant properties that are neglected
Tightening rules for vacant buildings and parcels is part of a multi-pronged strategy to clean up blight and fill empty commercial spaces.
nonprofits
Abrupt shutdown of Long Beach-based regional food bank sends local nonprofits scrambling for supplies
The state is investigating the Foodbank of Southern California and has terminated an agreement with the organization to distribute federal food aid, but few details were available Friday.
homelessness
Help create Long Beach's plan to address homelessness
The city is hosting an open house Thursday to give updates and gather more community input for its five-year plan.
Crisis averted? Long Beach health department slashed funding-related layoffs, still struggles with staffing
As pandemic aid dollars run out, health officials have rushed to find new money or reassign dozens of workers whose positions are no longer funded.