Crime + Public Safety

Firefighters extinguish 2nd-alarm blaze in Downtown Long Beach, authorities say

Officials say the fire happened at an abandoned building in the 900 block of Pine Avenue Wednesday morning.

Crime + Public Safety

Woman riding as passenger on motorcycle dies in crash near Bixby Park, police say

Police say speed may have been a factor in the crash, which happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

arts and culture

Olive & Rose, a modern bistro from the siblings behind Heritage, opens today

Chef Philip Pretty and his sister Lauren earned Long Beach its first Michelin star in 2023. Now, they’re bringing a modern bistro Downtown — and a new bar concept to Rose Park next year.

jellyfishbot

Long Beach looking for youth artwork and a name for its new 'Jellyfish' trash removal bot

The Jellyfishbot is a remote-controlled device that city workers will use to remove debris from city waterways. It just needs a name and some flair.

What's Good LBC

What's Good, LBC? Long Beach Marathon, fall exhibitions and more

Long Beach Museum of Art will unveil a new exhibit, Long Beach Sake Day will celebrate all things Japanese sake and local artists will open their studios to the public.

Labor

East, Gulf coast dockworkers on strike for 1st time in nearly 50 years; Long Beach, LA port officials hope for speedy resolution

Tens of thousands of dockworkers walked off the job Tuesday, leaving billions of dollars of goods in limbo. West Coast ports say they are ready for more cargo.

Dark Harbor

Photos: Jump scares, food, booze and more — the Queen Mary's Dark Harbor is so back

After a four-year hiatus, the iconic Halloween event returns, with promoters paying homage to the past while looking to the future.

Trans Pride

Reveling in trans joy and community

The 4th annual Trans Pride Long Beach event saw hundreds of attendees come together to recognize and celebrate the genderqueer community.

Crime + Public Safety

5 injured in stabbings across Long Beach, police say

The four incidents, which left one person in critical condition, appear to be unrelated, according to authorities.

nonprofits

Abrupt shutdown of Long Beach-based regional food bank sends local nonprofits scrambling for supplies

The state is investigating the Foodbank of Southern California and has terminated an agreement with the organization to distribute federal food aid, but few details were available Friday.

Crime + Public Safety

1 dead in crash between motorcycles in North Long Beach, police say

Police say the collision caused one motorcyclist to crash into a parked car.

Missing Person

St. Mary seeks help to identify unknown patient

The patient is described as an African American male aged 35-45.

Long Beach Marathon

Beware road closures during 40th Long Beach Marathon

Here’s your guide to road closures during the marathon to help you get where you need to go this weekend.

Crime + Public Safety

Lithium-ion battery fire finally extinguished at ports; Vincent Thomas Bridge, 47 Freeway to remain closed 24 to 48 hours

A truck carrying the batteries overturned Thursday afternoon, forcing multiple terminals at the ports of LA and Long Beach to close.

Critically Speaking

Critically Speaking: A striking state of affairs

Local news is hurting and now journalists at 11 Southern California newspapers could walk off the job.

Pets

Scratch This: A calendar of Howl-o-ween havoc

Now that we've passed through the autumnal equinox, it's time for spooky season with the floof community.