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.
Brandon Richardson
Reporter and photojournalist covering Long Beach, CA
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.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach pastor who confessed to viewing child porn won’t face prosecution
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said it declined the case due to insufficient evidence.
SNAP benefits
Courts force Trump admin to pay SNAP benefits, but payments will be reduced and further delayed
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
Caltrans wants to add bike lanes to PCH through Long Beach. Now's your chance to weigh in
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
Coast, Parrots or Regulators? Choose your baseball team name, Long Beach
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
Federal agents brandish weapons at unarmed witnesses during Signal Hill immigration raid
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.