Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for helping finding missing at-risk 69-year-old who is non-verbal
Brian Radeth Eng was last seen leaving a residence in the 1200 block of East 10th Street, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
Burglar stabs man near Alamitos Beach, police say
The suspect broke into the man’s home in the 0 block of Fourth Place Monday morning and stabbed him during an altercation, authorities say.
Westin Long Beach
Westin hotel workers to get $11.25 raise under new ‘life-changing’ contract
Workers voted unanimously to ratify the contract agreement, which also includes staffing level guarantees and a retirement plan.
Crime + Public Safety
Man who illegally imported ancient Roman art through LB Port gets 3 months in federal prison, DOJ says
Federal prosecutors say Palmdale resident Mohamad Yassin Alcharihi, 57, lied to customs and said he was importing ceramic tiles from Turkey.
Crime + Public Safety
Video shows LBPD officer shoot woman who allegedly held guard hostage, pointed fake gun
Tracy Zinberg allegedly used a pellet gun to hold a security guard hostage before an officer shot her for pointing the gun at police, according to LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested in connection with fatal February shooting in North Long Beach, police say
Police say Carlos Salazar fatally shot Miguel Rodriguez on Feb. 22 in the 6900 block of Paramount Avenue.
Scratch This
Scratch This: Giving credit where it’s due
City employees credit union officer creates a giving campaign for Long Beach Animal Care Services. Plus, meet the pets who’ll give you returns on love.
Labor
120 CVS workers in Long Beach could walk off the job; here's why
Thousands of CVS workers across California will take part in a strike authorization vote after their union alleged months of unsuccessful negotiations.
affordable housing
Long Beach ADU loan program will give up to $250K to owners who rent to low-income tenants
The pilot program will provide up to $250,000 toward construction costs for new ADUs rented to people with housing vouchers and other low-income households for a minimum of five to seven years.
Crime + Public Safety
Maintenance worker arrested on suspicion of violating privacy of residents in Downtown apartments, police say
Police say 35-year-old Jeremy Gonzalez took photos of people and their property on multiple occasions between April and December 2023.
Clocked Out
Clocked Out: Away to Santa Fe
Nine places to check out in and around the Land of Enchantment's artisan capital — which is just a two-hour flight from Long Beach.
Crime + Public Safety
80-year-old shoots at woman, prompts SWAT response in North Long Beach, police say
Police say they deployed a type of gas to take 80-year-old Long Beach man Salvador Salazar into custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
CSULB
Freedom of expression is ‘not an absolute right’ on CSU campuses, officials say as new semester begins
Days before students returned to California State University campuses for the fall semester, officials sent an email detailing a policy that regulates the First Amendment at the system’s 23 schools, including Long Beach.
Code enforcement
Colossus Bread could lose all of its seating amid months-long permitting battle
The bustling bakery, which offers brunch and pizza, has already reduced its hours and will convert to takeout-only if it can't come into compliance with state code.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding hit-and-run driver who injured 2 pedestrians in July
Police say the crash on July 17 in the area of East Fourth Street and St. Louis Avenue left two pedestrians with moderate injuries.
public health
The new covid vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it
From California Healthline: Healthy people who have already been vaccinated or have immunity because they’ve been exposed to covid enough times may want to wait a few months.