Crime + Public Safety
5 dead in plane crash on Catalina Island, LASD says
The plane, a twin-engine Beechcraft 95, crashed shortly after departing from the Catalina Island Airport around 8 p.m. according to federal aviation officials.
Parking reform
Column: Parking reform is an important piece of the housing puzzle
The city is (finally) exploring ways to reduce or minimize the impact parking requirements have on homes and businesses.
Crime + Public Safety
Ex-LBUSD officer sentenced to 3 years in killing of 18-year-old Mona Rodriguez, DA says
Eddie Gonzalez pleaded no contest to one count of voluntary manslaughter in August as part of a deal with prosecutors.
Long Beach Airport
UPS takes Long Beach Airport flight slot given up by Delta Air Lines
Since May of last year, Delta has given up three of its seven daily flight slots.
Long Beach Public Library
Long Beach public libraries getting upgrades
Some library services may be limited or not accessible at all through Nov. 5 as the new catalog system is being implemented.
Long Beach may step up enforcement on vacant properties that are neglected
Tightening rules for vacant buildings and parcels is part of a multi-pronged strategy to clean up blight and fill empty commercial spaces.
What's Good LBC
What's Good, LBC? food markets, an architecture tour and more
This week you can sample Filipino and Latin food, or enjoy a food, art and music festival while helping charity all in Long Beach.
Crime + Public Safety
1 injured, 3 displaced in West Long Beach explosion, fire officials say
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, according to fire officials.
Crime + Public Safety
Motorcylist critically hurt in crash near El Dorado Park, police say
Police say the motorcyclist ran a red light and crashed into another car at the Spring Street and Studebaker Road intersection shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Crime + Public Safety
Man punched, shot near West Long Beach, police say
Police say the man was walking along Willow Street near the 710 Freeway early Sunday morning when another man punched and shot him.
Entertainment Zones
Column: Entertainment zones for Long Beach
Downtown Long Beach could use some revitalization, and San Francisco just showed us the way.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach man pleads guilty to driving Arizona teen across state lines for sex, feds say
Federal authorities say Trevon Nathan Langstaff, 33, met the 14-year-old girl on Reddit and arranged to pick her up in Arizona with the intention of driving her back to Long Beach to have sex with her.
Planning Commission
Parking minimums in Long Beach could be changed as proposal heads to City Council
One of the changes would end parking minimums from changing for businesses that are taking over Long Beach storefronts in buildings over 10 years old.
The importance of Long Beach’s queer history
During “Discovering Long Beach’s Unknown Queer History” on Saturday, Phillip Zonkel and other panelists hope to shed some light on the city's often overlooked past.
Critically Speaking
Critically Speaking: We've chipped away at the Digital Divide
But the end of a federal subsidy could make things worse in Long Beach.
Scratch This
Scratch This: It's all things cat in the newest cat meetup joint in town!
The Cool Cat Collective is a purrfect (sorry) addition to a cool stretch of street!