Vincent Thomas Bridge

Vincent Thomas Bridge to close for nearly a year and a half for construction, likely starting late 2025

State transportation officials said Monday that they will shut down the bridge completely to replace the deteriorating deck, rather than keep some lanes open and significantly extend the closure.

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Crime + Public Safety

Man arrested in connection with shooting death of 16-year-old in North Long Beach, police say

Police say Ronald Guidry, 41, of Torrance, was responsible for the fatal Aug. 4 shooting in the 3300 block of 67th Street.

Crime + Public Safety

Man arrested in connection with deadly 2021 shooting at North Long Beach encampment, police say

Police say Andrew Reyna, 47, fatally shot Samuel Villalba, 64, at an encampment in North Long Beach on Jan. 10, 2021.

The Wicked Wolf cocktail bar to become tea & coffee haven during the day

The transformation of the beloved Wrigley nightspot begins on Halloween.

Critically Speaking

Critically Speaking: Getting in the weeds of a legislative shift

Long Beach is moving toward a potential policy for allowing consumption of cannabis at special events and the City Council could vote on it next year.

Crime + Public Safety

Burglary suspect prompts SWAT response at Millikan High, police say

Few details were immediately available regarding the incident but LBUSD officials asked Millikan staff and students to delay their arrival until at least 7 a.m.

Scratch This

Scratch This: Retired deputy sheriff finds calling in providing free service dog training to veterans and first responders

Dogs receive their 'degrees' for duty as service animals through a rigorous curriculum.

Labor

CVS reaches tentative contract agreement with workers after brief strike

Workers walked off the job Friday for a strike that lasted through the weekend as they fought for increased wages and more affordable health care.

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.