Clocked Out
Clocked Out: Coconut clouds, cold tonics, your friend's pool and other things to quell summer heat (and sickness)
Are you recovering from FLiRT? Hungover? Tired of the heat? Here are a few remedies.
fatal shooting
Man fatally shot in North Long Beach, police say
Few details were immediately available but police say the man was shot by one or more suspects around 1:30 p.m. in the 5900 block of Lime Avenue.
LBC’s Snoop Dogg to carry torch at Paris Olympics
The legendary rapper is one of the final torchbearers before the flame lights the Olympic cauldron Friday.
Art Galleries
'Anti-art gallery' Environment closes after city says events have grown too large
Founder Samuel "NA$A” Wright posted a statement on Instagram announcing the closure and what comes next.
91 Freeway
91 Freeway widening appears dead after community rejects North Long Beach project
The $174 million project would have added an additional eastbound lane from the 710 Freeway to the Atlantic and Cherry Avenue exits.
Things to do
What's good in the LBC: Midsummer Scream returns, Night Dive at the aquarium and more
You'll be busy in Long Beach this weekend as Halloween comes early and a late-night, adults-only party returns to the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Long Beach Airport
Long Beach Airport releases commemorative posters celebrating 100 years of history
The series of four posters will be available for free at a public open house July 27 celebrating the re-opening of the historic terminal building.
cybersecurity
Ransomware attack closes Long Beach courthouse, officials say
Officials first became aware of the issue Friday after courts in Los Angeles County began experiencing connectivity issues.
Crime + Public Safety
3 arrested in shooting that killed beloved Long Beach street vendor, police say
Yener Ramirez Miranda, 37, of Wilmington was working his usual street vending route in Long Beach when was killed by stray gunfire on March 20.
East Village Arts District
Dark Art Emporium dives into ‘A Deep Well’ in search of new Long Beach talent
The gallery in the East Village Arts District is calling for more artists to submit their macabre creations.
Watchdog Fundraiser
🍻🍽️ THIS THURSDAY: Join us for a night of award-winning beers and chef-crafted dishes at ISM Brewing
Tickets are limited so get yours today.
Joe Biden
Biden exits 2024 race; Long Beach officials react
A CSULB political science expert says rushing to support another candidate could be divisive for any political party.
Labor
Disneyland cast members vote to authorize strike
Thousands of workers could walk off the job if a deal isn't reached as their unions face expired contracts and allege hundreds of labor violations.
Housing crisis
Column: Long Beach needs tens of thousands of new homes to address the housing crisis
Here’s where we should put them.
Police arrest man accused of sexually battering 2 girls in Long Beach
Police say the man is suspected of following two girls getting off the bus along Atlantic Avenue Thursday morning, June 18, and sexually battering them.
robbery
2 found guilty of robbing 'high-end' liquor from stores, selling it on Instagram
The duo robbed BevMo stores in Long Beach and Lakewood and then used social media to sell the bottles, according to federal authorities.