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!

Long Beach is hosting a series of free flu shot clinics as flu season begins

There are ten scheduled clinics where residents can get free flu shots this month including one spooky event where costumes are encouraged.

Crime + Public Safety

Padre, Mezcalero owner accused of wage theft, gross mismanagement that spurs criminal investigation

Owner Jay Krymis confirmed many of the allegations, saying he “failed” his employees and hopes they — and the community — can forgive him as he works to open a new restaurant Downtown.

On The Ballot: A $15M decision on power plant taxes

Measure LB is one of a few ballot measures Long Beach voters will decide in November and city officials say its passage could generate $15 million annually.

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.