Modified plan for more, but smaller, units at Pine Avenue development, wins approval

The "Queen Beach" housing project was originally slated for 69 large apartment units, but the city’s planning commission approved a new plan with twice as many units instead.

Critically Speaking: It’s getting really expensive to live here

Why your utility bill is next in line for an increase.

'We're fed up': More than 100 residents protest noise, pollution at Long Beach Airport

Protesters acknowledged that the city is limited on what it can do to curb general aviation activity but are determined to take their fight to the federal level.

DA files charge against woman in deadly February crash

Police say she was speeding when she broadsided a 60-year-old man, who died at scene.

Everything you need to know about the 41st Long Beach Pride weekend

The city’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration has moved back to its historic weekend and will feature Ivy Queen, Saucy Santana, and Valentina of Ru Paul’s Drag Race.

What’s good in the LBC: Pride weekend, a backyard hangout and more

Pride has returned to its traditional time in May ahead of LGBTQ Pride Month. Here are some events around town to celebrate the occasion.

‘We’re losing sleep’: 3 cars have plowed into this Wrigley area shop since last year

Emily Yep is pleading with the city to fix a dangerous intersection.

Scratch This: A rabbit punch to the myth of abandoned Easter bunnies — It’s all year round

Caroline Charland stresses the importance of educating yourself about rabbits before adopting any.

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting near Cambodia Town, police say

Police say 29-year-old Xabian Che Brown of Temecula shot and killed Tyrone Parks III during a dispute on May 8.

Long Beach hospital workers face reduced hours, furloughs and layoffs amid labor negotiations, memo says

It’s unclear why hospital management determined the measures are necessary more than a month before the old contract expired. Plus, more headlines you may have missed.

Man wounded in shooting near 14th Street Park, police say

The man is in stable condition and police found no suspect, authorities said.

City, industry leaders break ground on electric semi-truck charging depot at Port of Long Beach

Diesel trucks account for 25% of California’s transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions. The new facility is a milestone in creating the infrastructure to change that, officials said.

After Long Beach updates eviction law, advocates say renters still at risk

A new emergency ordinance now limits what counts as a remodel substantial enough for landlords to evict tenants, among other changes.

Long Beach could expand affordable housing mandate citywide by 2025

The inclusionary housing policy that's in place Downtown and in other parts of the city requires 11% of new construction rental units to be set aside as affordable.

Teen dead, 3 others injured after police chase ends in fiery crash on 710 Freeway, authorities say

The 15-year-old boy was driving a stolen Kia when he collided with a semi-truck on Monday night, CHP said.

WATCHDOG TODAY: Traffic deaths rising, International City Theatre's political play, a trip to the Renaissance Fair and more

Columnist Jake Gotta received exclusive data on traffic deaths in the city and theater reviewer Anita W. Harris examines a timely play, here are the latest headlines.