Reporter and photojournalist covering Long Beach, CA
sports
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
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
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
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
The same day it was called out by community members, the agency announced the ad was removed from its buses.
entertainment
Mötley Crüe was the first act announcement but the mayor is promising something more “Long Beach” for the first official event.
health care
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
This is the 53rd traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
Fire
No restaurant workers were injured and the fire is under investigation, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.
hospitality
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.
Crime + Public Safety
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said it declined the case due to insufficient evidence.
SNAP benefits
For those in need, Long Beach Forward and others have compiled lists of resources, including free hot food and grocery giveaways, in Long Beach and surrounding areas.
mobility
The project, which would take the seven-lane highway down to five, is meant to make the street safer as traffic-related deaths are set to hit a record high this year.
sports
After receiving nearly 5,000 votes, the Long Beach Baseball Club has announced the three finalists in its naming contest. And voting is open now.
immigration
At least five people were picked up by agents in two separate operations at Home Depot and Best Buy stores, according to advocacy group ÓRALE.
protests
Protesters denounced immigration raids, the cutting of services by the Trump administration, gerrymandering and attacks on free speech, among other things.