Critically Speaking
Critically Speaking: Don’t be a nuisance
Long Beach could look to crack down on problematic, vacant properties.
Crime + Public Safety
City ends boil notice for portions of Long Beach
The notice had been in effect since Oct. 9 following a large water main break that affected water pressure in California Heights, Los Cerritos, Bixby Knolls and North Long Beach.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach working to fix water problems as boil order continues
The 90805, 90807 and some of the 90806 ZIP codes were affected by a broken main.
Scratch This
Scratch This: Community cat trapping for newbies
How to join in with Long Beach's TNR community.
Beach Streets returns, this time Uptown
The popular street event that hasn’t happened since May 2023 is returning Saturday, Nov. 9 and will include a Veterans Recognition Ceremony.
Crime + Public Safety
3 identified in deadly Catalina Island plane crash
The three victims were identified as Ali Reza Safai, 73, Margaret Mary Fenner, 55, and Haris Ali, 33.
New traffic light near PCH and 2nd Street will turn on this week
The signals have been covered since they were put up, but city officials said they'd be activated Thursday.
Crime + Public Safety
Parts of Long Beach should boil tap water before use due to possible contamination, officials say
California Heights, Bixby Knolls, Los Cerritos and most of North Long Beach are the affected areas, according to a notice issued by Long Beach Utilities Wednesday night.
On the Ballot
On the Ballot: A $990M bond measure for improvements at LBCC's two campuses
Long Beach City College officials say the funds would make much needed improvements to its aging campuses and, if approved, the bonds could increase property taxes through 2059.
Utility Shutoffs
Broken water main floods Cal Heights streets, leaving several neighborhoods without water
City utility employees were working to restore water service Wednesday afternoon.
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.