Brandon Richardson

aerospace

City officials celebrate another weapons manufacturer moving into Long Beach

This is the second defense contractor to announce its move into Long Beach this year, causing locals to worry about the soul of the city.

arts and culture

They were arrested outside Warped Tour last year for playing an illegal show. This year, they were invited to play the festival

While the trio that makes up Who Cares is excited to play Warped Tour in Long Beach, frontman Omar Sandlin admits the brief spotlight of their arrest has not changed the band's trajectory by much.

Crime + Public Safety

Marathon Burger grand opening interrupted by nearby gunfire; 1 dead

Two other victims are in stable condition at a local hospital, according to authorities.

Epstein files

What do monsters do when they visit Long Beach? A look inside the Epstein files

The city is mentioned in the files nearly 1,000 times. The notorious child sex trafficker stayed in our hotels and ate at our restaurants with a roster of rich and powerful associates.

immigration

We asked Long Beach officials your questions about ICE

Police Chief Wally Hebeish refused to denounce the aggressive tactics used by federal immigration enforcement agents.

protests

'ICE should be in my drinks, not my city'

Thousands of LBUSD students walk out of class as part of national protest against the Trump Administration's violent anti-immigrant operations in Minneapolis.

sports

‘Swing and a miss’: Long Beach’s pro baseball team announced its name(s), locals had opinions

People took to social media to ask why the team held a naming competition if the vote wouldn’t be honored. The team responded saying the vote was 'one of many factors' in the decision.

taxes

City manager won’t recommend property tax hike after botched poll

The consultant used a significantly lower dollar amount than would be needed to raise the desired funds. Despite that, the tax still polled abysmally.

protests

Hundreds gather in Downtown Long Beach to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis

The Trump administration was quick to spin a narrative, while Long Beach officials denounced the killing, including Congressman Robert Garcia, who said the federal government cannot be trusted to investigate the shooting.

immigration

‘It’s been a nightmare’: Longtime Long Beach restaurateur detained by ICE

Babblejit 'Bubbly' Kaur, who operated the Belmont Shore restaurant Natraj with her husband, Singh, for more than two decades, was detained on Dec. 1 while attending an appointment for her pending green card application.

immigration

Long Beach Transit apologizes for ICE recruitment ad

The same day it was called out by community members, the agency announced the ad was removed from its buses.

entertainment

The Long Beach Amphitheater’s inaugural event is set for June, but details are scarce

Mötley Crüe was the first act announcement but the mayor is promising something more “Long Beach” for the first official event.

health care

Long Beach health officials fire back against Trump admin disinformation campaign

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage now states vaccines might cause autism. Health officials and doctors responded bluntly: No they don’t.

Traffic Fatality

Pedestrian dies after Nov. 13 hit-and-run, police say

This is the 53rd traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.

Fire

Long Beach staple Casa Sanchez suffered 'significant damage' in early morning fire

No restaurant workers were injured and the fire is under investigation, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.

hospitality

Historic Breakers hotel owner files for bankruptcy to stave off creditors

The Chapter 11 bankruptcy will allow Breakers Mezz I to postpone repayment to its creditors, which attempted to force a sale last month in order to recoup its investment.