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.
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.