Discrimination
Long Beach workers allege discrimination in Public Works, call for national Black employee protections
Despite city officials denying systemic discrimination, Black workers like Anthony Holmes and Kyle Seals are speaking out.
Long Beach will relocate Alamitos Beach senior center; neighbors wonder what will happen when it’s gone
Those who live near the facility worry that existing crime and safety problems will get significantly worse once the old center is vacant.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach police schedule DUI checkpoint for Thursday
Police say the checkpoint will happen somewhere in the North Divison, which covers most of the city above Wardlow Road.
CSULB
CSULB professors say the university is targeting them for participation in pro-Palestine rallies, investment criticisms
The ACLU sent a letter to the university alleging the school’s “restrictive” protest policies are unconstitutional.
Town hall to discuss homelessness, effects of Prop. 36 on Long Beach set for Friday
Proposition 36 could increase punishment for certain theft and drug crimes that were reduced to a misdemeanor under Proposition 47.
public health
US uninsured rate was stable in 2023, even as states’ Medicaid purge began
Over 25 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid after the federal government lifted a prohibition on culling enrollment.
What's Good LBC
What's Good, LBC? Supper clubs, movies, free concerts and more
Summer isn't over yet. From a guided rancho walk to the Kidical Mass Bike Ride, Long Beach has plenty of outdoor activities to take advantage of.
Crime + Public Safety
Woman dies 3 days after being hit by car while walking in West Long Beach, police say
The woman was hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a car on Sept. 4 near Admiral Kidd Park.
Long Beach filmmaker seeks support to continue telling stories in 'The Queer Room'
Gio Ferraro launched ‘The Queer Room’ earlier this year as a place to highlight the LGBTQ+ community and is now looking to the community to support future episodes of the show.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in struggle for gun with security guard near Downtown Long Beach, police say
Police say the security guard was trying to disarm a man with a gun in the 100 block of Linden Avenue when the weapon went off.
Crime + Public Safety
Motorcyclist dies in high-speed crash in North Long Beach, police say
Police say the driver of a Honda Civic was turning left onto eastbound 45th Street near Long Beach Boulevard Saturday night when the motorcyclist crashed into the car at a high rate of speed.
Port of Los Angeles
Residents, port users worry Vincent Thomas Bridge work could cause ‘Harborgeddon’
Replacing the bridge’s deteriorating deck could take up to four years, depending on which schedule is chosen; Caltrans is expected to decide this fall.
YMCA
YMCA demolishes Rascals Teriyaki Grill building to make way for expansion
The YMCA did not provide details for its upcoming project for the former site of the popular restaurant, which closed over a year ago and sat vacant until it was razed last week.
Crime + Public Safety
2 arrested in connection to July slaying in Coolidge Triangle neighborhood, Long Beach police say
Police say they arrested Eric Calvin of Lancaster and Damion Joseph Jr. of Palmdale on suspicion of murder for the fatal shooting of Vernont Murray on July 1.
Planning Commission
Planning Commission approves plans to convert Union Bank building into housing
The adaptive reuse of the former Union Bank building in Downtown Long Beach is part of a proposed 275-unit development at the site.
Critically Speaking
Critically Speaking: Put a lid on it?
Looking over an 'engineered cap' and concerns over toxins at a proposed Long Beach storage facility.