Brandon Richardson

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.

protests

'No f-ing kings': Thousands gather in Long Beach to protest Trump admin

Protesters denounced immigration raids, the cutting of services by the Trump administration, gerrymandering and attacks on free speech, among other things.

Long Beach Airport

Long Beach Airport refuses to show Trump admin propaganda video

The video, which features DHS Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, violates state and federal law, city officials said.

sports

Long Beach Baseball Club announces 6 semi-finalists in naming contest

City residents are encouraged to vote for their favorite name online or in person at six locations around the city beginning today.

Labor

‘Incomprehensibly tragic’: Friends, colleagues mourn unexpected death of local union leader

Andrea Zinder, 67, had been president of UFCW Local 324 for six years before dying of a heart attack over the weekend.

Government Shutdown

Long Beach officials say federal shutdown will not affect city services — yet

If the shutdown drags on, federally funded programs such as housing assistance could be impacted.