On the Ballot

On the Ballot: Prop. 36 allows stiffer sentences for theft, drug charges but could be costly

Proposition 36 would reform parts of Proposition 47 that re-classified thefts under $950 and drug offenses to misdemeanors but putting more people in prison could cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

Crime + Public Safety

Man shot in struggle for gun during apparent robbery in East Long Beach, police say

Police say the man was walking in the area of Bellflower Boulevard and Willow Street around 10:09 p.m. Wednesday when another man tried to rob him at gunpoint.

Día de los Muertos Parade Returns to Long Beach

The grand marshals have been announced for this year's Día de los Muertos parade in addition to alternative viewing methods for community members.

On the Ballot

On the Ballot: Does Los Angeles County need a bigger board of supervisors?

Voters will decide next month if the county government should be overhauled by adding four more supervisors, an elected executive and a multitude of other changes.

Crime + Public Safety

36-year-old man fatally shot in Hellman neighborhood, Long Beach police say

Police say 36-year-old Kendell Williams was in the 800 block of Alamitos Avenue sometime around 7:11 p.m. when he was shot multiple times in the upper body.

local beer

Local craft beers earn top honors at national competition, including gold for Trademark Brewing

It was one medal each for Ambitious Ales and ISM Brewing and two for Trademark at the Great American Beer Festival.

What's Good, LBC? Halloween and Día de los Muertos festivities, an upcycling workshop and more

Learn something new by taking a West African Drum Class or pickleball lesson if you're not in the mood for holiday festivities yet.

belmont shore

Panama Joe's will not pursue outdoor dining parklet, councilmember says

Long Beach City Council member Kristina Duggan said Friday that the popular Belmont Shore bar and restaurant has pulled its application for a dining parklet.

Housing crisis

Column: Long Beach permitted fewer homes last year than it has homeless people. Where is the urgency to address the problem?

While Mayor Rex Richardson touted the record 2,934 units that were entitled in 2023, it still falls short of the 3,376 homeless people that are living in Long Beach, and is nowhere near enough to address the housing crisis.

Need to check your voter registration, drop off a ballot, or plan to vote in person? Here’s the info you need

Monday is the deadline to register for the Nov. 5 election; mail ballots are out now and in-person voting begins Saturday.

Critically Speaking

Critically Speaking: Speed bumps on the ‘Sidewalk to Success’

Street vendors are running into barriers while trying to comply with Long Beach's new law.

Scratch This

Scratch This: Annual Interfaith Blessing deepens the bond between pets and their people

Event will take place against a glorious Long Beach sunset.

Crime + Public Safety

Police investigate fatal stabbing of man found beneath a 405 Freeway underpass

Police say they responded early Wednesday morning to the 3300 block of Long Beach Boulevard where they found the man.

arts and culture

Elder emos rejoice — and scoff — at Warped Tour’s return in 2025 with 3 2-day festivals, including Long Beach

No bands have been announced but presale launches Oct. 24 with two-day passes starting at $150.

sports

Los Altos Sports Basement set to open Friday

The sports retailer is taking over the massive space vacated when Sears shuttered its Long Beach location in early 2021.

Crime + Public Safety

Driver dies after crashing into utility pole near El Dorado Park, police say

Police say the woman was speeding eastbound on Spring Street, near Studebaker Road, in a 2024 BMW 440i when she lost control of the car and crashed into a utility pole shortly before 11 p.m. on Wednesday.