Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized after being shot in Wrigley neighborhood, police say
Details about what led up to the shooting were limited, but police said it happened shortly before midnight in the 1700 block of San Francisco Avenue.
Crime + Public Safety
Barricaded assault suspect prompts SWAT response in Washington neighborhood, police say
Police say the suspect assaulted another man near Pacific Coast Highway and Magnolia Avenue before barricading himself away from responding officers.
Labor
Rite Aid workers rally for better pay, increased safety amid contract negotiations
The company emerged from bankruptcy earlier this month, having shed billions in debt, which workers argue means they can afford fair wages and benefits.
Utility Shutoffs
Late in paying your city gas bill? Long Beach will resume shutoffs Sept. 29
Residential gas accounts that owe at least $800 could lose service, but the city offers payment plans and discounts for those who qualify.
cannabis
City Council is next stop for rule changes to allow delivery-only cannabis businesses
The Planning Commission voted to recommend new regulations that include specific operating hours, standards for delivery drivers and limits on how much product vehicles could carry at one time.
Proposition 36
Business leaders disappointed City Council won’t support statewide reforms on theft, drug use and mental health
Chamber of Commerce and Visit Long Beach wanted officials to support Prop. 36 but the council shelved the item and took no stance as commercial property crimes soar.
Crime + Public Safety
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car along Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach police say
Police say the pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk near Pacific Coast Highway and Pasadena Avenue Thursday night when he was struck by someone driving a car.
Scratch This
Scratch This: Providing for your pets after you die
Even if there's no will, there's probably a way.
Trans Pride
Clothes? Live music? Free mom hugs? Find it all at Trans Pride Long Beach
As trans rights fell under attack in recent years, so did the need for the community to create its own pride celebration in Long Beach.
Parks
Get to know Long Beach’s Willow Springs Park with free weekend activities
A six-week series of events that starts this Sunday will include photography and drawing outings, a talk on the park’s history and an interactive music program.
Clocked Out
Clocked Out: Let's take a hike
Psst, that wicked heat is gone and we only have a few days left of summer. Let's enjoy them on the dusty trail.
CSULB
CSULB to celebrate 75th anniversary with live music, food, beer and more
The three bands — Mariachi los Tiburones de CSULB, Higher Ed and Knyght Ryder — all have ties to the university.
cannabis
Long Beach could update regulations to allow delivery-only cannabis businesses
The city's existing cannabis laws require an owner to have an active retail dispensary license in order to deliver products across Long Beach.
What's Good LBC
What's Good, LBC? A country music festival, spooky season events, and more
As the weather turns crisp, Long Beach has a couple of spooky plays running and the legendary Dark Harbor festival returns.
Crime + Public Safety
UPDATE: Murder suspect kills himself amid SWAT standoff in North Long Beach, police say
The man is suspected of killing two people Monday morning.
public art
Nine new public art murals to be installed across Long Beach
The mural program was funded with COVID-19 relief funds and will bring the art to parks and public buildings across Long Beach.