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.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach police search for hit-and-run driver in crash that left motorcyclist critically injured
The driver of a black Chevrolet pickup truck failed to stop following a crash with a motorcyclist in the area of Seventh Street and Pacific Avenue the evening of Friday, Feb. 7, Long Beach police say.
Crime + Public Safety
Man gets 20 years for role in fatal overdose at Long Beach rehab, feds say
Juan Carlos Gutierrez, 34, was found guilty of one count of distributing fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury following an eight-day trial in July 2024.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in North Long Beach leaves 19-year-old dead, police say
The shooting took place around 7:45 p.m. Sunday in the 6200 block of Long Beach Boulevard, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Marine killed in Philippines plane crash was from Long Beach, officials say
Sgt. Jacob Durham and three defense contractors were conducting a routine surveillance mission on Feb. 6 when the plane they were on crashed, according to military officials.
public education
Long Beach residents rally for free public education for all students
Speakers at the teachers' union headquarters on Saturday expressed anger at the Trump Administration's plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Crime + Public Safety
Man robbed, stabbed while walking in West Long Beach, police say
The man was walking in the 2800 block of Gale Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Friday when the suspect robbed him, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Crime + Public Safety
Texas man gets 35 years in federal prison for kidnapping, sexually assaulting teen rescued in Long Beach
The 13-year-old girl was rescued on July 9, 2023, after a witness saw her holding up a sign reading 'Help me!'
Scratch This
Scratch This: The coiling of hearts on the Lunar New Year
For one Long Beach couple, celebrating the year of the snake happens every year.
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.
Crime + Public Safety
Man refuses to cooperate with investigation after being shot in North Long Beach, police say
The man was shot around 1:45 a.m. somewhere in the area of Artesia Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, according to authorities.
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.
systemic racism
Residents denounce systemic racism during rally at Long Beach City Hall
A new coalition of activists is demanding Long Beach officials reform what's described as long-standing discrimination against Black city employees.
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.
Crime + Public Safety
Man accidentally shoots himself near Alamitos Beach, police say
A man was hospitalized after he accidentally shot himself along Ocean Boulevard and Sixth Place Monday morning, according to police.