Crime + Public Safety
Employee shot after trying to foil theft at CVS, police say
A man confronted three women stealing from the traffic circle location, according to authorities. His injuries are non-life-threatening.
Brandon Richardson
Reporter and photojournalist covering Long Beach, CA
politics
Trump DOJ sends probe letter asking Rep. Robert Garcia to clarify a metaphor
Garcia, who represents Long Beach in Congress, faces censure after criticizing billionaire Elon Musk and referring to the current state of American politics as a 'bar fight' requiring 'actual weapons.'
Crime + Public Safety
A man and his dog injured in Central Long Beach shooting
Police also arrested a juvenile boy who was seen firing a ghost gun in a separate incident Wednesday, according to LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Armored truck robbed at gunpoint in East Long Beach, LBPD says
The robbery occurred in broad daylight outside a Chase Bank in the Los Altos neighborhood.
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.