Brandon Richardson

Crime + Public Safety

Long Beach pastor being investigated for possession of child porn

According to an email sent to church members by leadership, Worship Pastor Jeff Zabel admitted to a 'long-term moral failure in his life spanning more than a decade.'

immigration

7 more Long Beach car wash workers abducted by federal agents

The raid came less than a day after Long Beach officials announced the cancellation of this year’s Día de los Muertos parade due to fears of immigration enforcement activity.

Opinion

Column: Charlie Kirk is dead and more students got shot. Can we talk about gun reform?

As inflammatory rhetoric threatens more violence, not one Long Beach politician called for increased gun control. Despite what Kirk believed, we desperately need it.

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.