space
SpaceX is bringing Dragon recovery operations to Long Beach next year
The announcement comes 10 days after Elon Musk lashed out at California officials over several new laws, including one dealing with gender identity.
Labor
Disney cast members are getting a $6 raise under new contract
Less than two weeks after voting overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, workers announce they have ratified a “historic” contract.
Traffic Fatality
Woman dies after being hit by car along 7th Street, police say
Police say the woman was crossing the street near the intersection of Seventh Street and Stanley Avenue the morning of July 20, when she was struck by the driver of a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Things to do
What's good in the LBC: Brick Fest Live, guided nature walk, a classic car show and more
A classic car show with free admission, food trucks and music is coming to Shoreline Drive this Sunday.
Port of Long Beach
Upcoming visit from ‘green methanol’ vessel highlights San Pedro ports’ pollution reduction efforts
The public will be able to tour one of Maersk’s new cargo ships, which will be at the Port of Los Angeles in late August.
City Council
Proposed changes to city's hiring process, power plant tax could head to November ballot
Long Beach officials say changes to the hiring process could help fill vacancies that have stagnated at about 20% in recent years.
Care Closet LBC named nonprofit of the year for transformative work with unhoused community
The organization's works 'transcend the way' we should work with homeless people, Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal said.
Street repair
The roads are never getting fixed
Cars are getting bigger and heavier, and doing more damage to streets than ever. The city simply can’t keep up.
California lawmakers debate sending local health inspectors into immigration facilities
An LA-based senator says many immigrant detainees live in substandard conditions with diseases sweeping through detention facilities.
2 injured in shooting near Junipero Beach, police say
Police say the two men were in the Junipero Lot Saturday night when someone shot them.
arts and culture
Darryl Daniel, cousin of Snoop Dogg and artist behind iconic ‘Doggystyle’ album cover, dies at 56
Known as Joe Cool, Daniel struggled with addiction much of his life but left behind a legacy as one of the most iconic illustrators in hip-hop.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach men used auto shop as drug front, federal prosecutors say
Efren Sanchez, 52, and Hector Valle, 48, are accused of using an auto upholstery shop in Gardena to sell meth and fentanyl, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
2 arrested in connection with deadly bar shooting, Long Beach police say
Malcolm Gibson, 42, of Bellflower and Michelle Youngblood, 43, of Long Beach were taken into custody this week in connection with the deadly shooting on July 8 in the 4900 block of Long Beach Boulevard.
Crime + Public Safety
Police allege suspect who fatally shot man in garage also killed friend at hotel
Mathew De Diego was already in custody for another murder when detectives tied him to the shooting of a 19-year-old at a Long Beach hotel last week, police said.
Critically Speaking: Pulling the plug on freeway expansion
Why it’s important to show up for your community.
Pets
Scratch This: Meet Nathan the Cat Lady at Midsummer Scream
Boy, do we have a cat lady for you! Actor and horror-movie fan integrates entertainment into his feline advocacy.