Brandon Richardson

Crime + Public Safety

38-year-old man killed in 2nd suspected gang shooting this week

Durell Shell, a Long Beach resident, was shot near Locust Avenue and 14th Street, and later died at the hospital, according to police.

space

‘100% mission success!’ Rocket Lab celebrates 60th Electron rocket launch

The Long Beach-based company has now delivered 210 satellites to space.

arts and culture

‘I’d rather be depressed around colors’: Open Gallery set to reopen one year after a drunk driver smashed into building

The incident resulted in bi-weekly therapy sessions for the gallery founders and their teenage son, who awoke inches from a vehicle among the wreckage of their home and art space.

homelessness

Long Beach’s ‘innovative’ tiny home project is dead; city to return $5.6M state grant

This is the first time a city was unable to complete an awarded project, according to the state housing department.

immigration

More than 500 LBUSD students walk out in protest of Trump immigration policies

'My parents fought for my future, so I will fight for theirs,' read one student's sign.

trash

Are you ready for a 59% increase to your trash bill, Long Beach?

With the addition of organics recycling this year, which is mandated by the state, the city is staring down the barrel of an $11.5 million shortfall this year, according to staff.

queen mary

N°3: Inside the Queen Mary’s new prohibition-style bar

The speakeasy-themed watering hole seeks to draw locals back to the historic ocean liner.

City Budget

Tell Long Beach officials how to spend your money. Budget survey closes tonight

While a citywide survey closes at 11 p.m. Tuesday, additional community meetings and surveys will be announced in August, officials said.

environmental

‘An environmental catastrophe’: Residents unhappy with response to toxic pesticide in West Long Beach air

Environmental agencies have known methyl bromide levels near Hudson Elementary School have been high since at least 2018 but most residents were unaware until recently.

Labor

Union files labor violation complaint against convention center operator, city

The claim filed with the National Labor Relations Board alleges management of the city-owned facility called police on and surveilled picketing workers.

community

Community rallies behind family of Cabrillo High soccer player who died last week

A local nonprofit is hosting a soccer tournament to raise money for the family of Brian Gonzalez, who also will be honored during the Cabrillo baseball team’s first weekend home game next month.

immigration

No, ICE has not raided any Long Beach schools

LBUSD debunked social media rumors that the agency is active within the district, which launched a resources webpage last week ‘in solidarity’ with immigrant students and their families.

immigration

No, las escuela de Long Beach no han sido redadas por la agencia de immigración y control de aduanas (ICE)

Los funcionarios del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach desmintió los rumores en las redes sociales de que la agencia está activa dentro de las escuelas locales.

Belmont pool

TONIGHT: Long Beach officials to give update on yet another Belmont pool redesign

The project has been dragging on for 11 years and is now on its fourth redesign, which requires additional Coastal Commission approval.

entertainment

How much does a seaside amphitheater cost? Long Beach officials say they don’t know yet

A temporary amphitheater is supposed to open adjacent to the Queen Mary this fall, but no timeline, budget or funding source has been finalized, according to city staff.

LBUSD

Demolition at Jordan High School makes way for $97.5M gym, aquatic facilities

While the new gym and pool are slated to open in 2027, the school’s new stadium is set to come online in August ahead of the 2025-26 academic year.