Brandon Richardson

gun violence

‘Stunned and saddened’: Long Beach responds to killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

'We support vigorous public debate of the issues of our time, but stand squarely against political violence of any form,' said a Cal State Long Beach spokesperson.

Port of Long Beach

Dozens of shipping containers fall off cargo ship at Port of Long Beach

No injuries were reported and the cause of the accident is under investigation, officials said.

Warren G

EXCLUSIVE: Long Beach native Warren G joins ownership group of city’s new pro baseball team

The minor league club is negotiating for the shared use of Blair Field beginning next year and recently enlisted the community to help name the team.

immigration

2 more Long Beach car wash workers taken during immigration raids

Video shows agents also raided at least one Home Depot location in Signal Hill, but witnesses say no one was detained.

immigration

‘No sleep for ICE’: Protesters descend on Long Beach hotel to make noise

Demonstrators allege upward of 40 federal agents are staying at the Residence Inn while conducting immigration raids throughout the region.

immigration

City, county officials denounce immigration raids at Long Beach car washes

Due to a court order that prohibits raids based on profiling, officials argue the raids were illegal and are seeking legal recourse.

immigration

Federal agents raid 2 Long Beach car washes, videos show

At least nine workers were detained by federal agents, according to advocacy group ÓRALE.

Crime + Public Safety

Mazzlyn the pit bull making ‘good progress’ two weeks after being stabbed

Victims and witnesses claim to know the name and address of the attacker. Police have made no arrest.

Crime + Public Safety

A dog is in recovery after being stabbed while protecting its owner

The incident, caught on video, shows a man approaching a group of unhoused people with a knife when the dog attacks him.

Labor

RNs pass vote of no confidence in leadership at Long Beach Memorial

The unanimous vote comes after months of layoffs, a strike and contentious contract negotiations.

Music

Warped Tour is coming back to Long Beach in 2026

Presale tickets will be available Friday morning. No bands have been announced.

‘Punk’s not dead’: Band arrested for guerilla show outside Warped Tour Long Beach

Venice Beach-based Who Cares played an illegal show on Pine Avenue near the Pike Outlets after the popular music festival ended.

Crime + Public Safety

Cabrillo baseball coach arrested for alleged statutory rape of student

The suspect was identified by Long Beach police as 34-year-old Gabriel Vigil.

Olympics

What will the financial impact of the Olympics be in Long Beach? Officials don’t know

The city has not conducted an independent economic impact study but maintains all costs should be offset and that worldwide exposure will be a boon for the city.

Labor

Dozens of grocery workers rally at Marina Pacifica Ralphs

The demonstration comes ahead of a potential strike that could affect Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons stores across the Southland, including 13 in the Long Beach area.

health care

Another round of layoffs at Long Beach Memorial

So far this year, MemorialCare has laid off more than 250 employees at its Long Beach campus.