Reporter and photojournalist covering Long Beach, CA
Scorpion submarine
The Soviet-era sub was moored next to the historic ocean liner as a tourist attraction in 1998 but was shuttered in 2015 after falling into disrepair.
Labor
The unions representing nurses at the hospital campus have been locked in contentious contract negotiations with management since early February.
business
The fast-fashion company has locations in Long Beach, Lakewood and Cerritos, and will leave large storefronts to fill in already-struggling retail centers.
Food & Drink
Sosogu, which translates to ‘pour it up,’ is the brainchild of original Wallflowers guitarist Tobias Miller and business partner Richard Gottlieb.
Crime + Public Safety
The allegations against Eric Brothwell became public after a sting operation by a 'To Catch a Predator'-like activist organization went viral.
arts and culture
The event 'allows us to express ourselves, keep our culture alive, keep us moving forward as a people and show that we’re still here as a community,' said Walter Ahhaitty of the Kiowa tribe.
homelessness
Health officials acknowledged that it's unlikely to ever completely clear the river of unhoused people permanently, but said they will ‘help as many people as possible.’
Education
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core principles outlined in the college’s 2022-2026 strategic plan, and it remains “deeply committed” to those values, college officials said.
CSULB
Last year, the IRS-certified volunteers got more than $1.2 million in refunds for over 1,500 clients, according to the university.
Crime + Public Safety
“His motto is ‘do it until you get in trouble,’” one ex-employee said of former boss Jay Krymis.
Crime + Public Safety
The 61-year-old driver remained at the scene after hitting the woman, who was in a crosswalk.
Crime + Public Safety
A man confronted three women stealing from the traffic circle location, according to authorities. His injuries are non-life-threatening.
politics
Garcia, who represents Long Beach in Congress, faces censure after criticizing billionaire Elon Musk and referring to the current state of American politics as a 'bar fight' requiring 'actual weapons.'
Crime + Public Safety
Police also arrested a juvenile boy who was seen firing a ghost gun in a separate incident Wednesday, according to LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
The robbery occurred in broad daylight outside a Chase Bank in the Los Altos neighborhood.
Crime + Public Safety
Durell Shell, a Long Beach resident, was shot near Locust Avenue and 14th Street, and later died at the hospital, according to police.