arts and culture
‘Skateboarding is art’: Locals give away limited edition Long Beach-themed decks
Push For Peace makes skateboards featuring local artists’ work and gives one away to young skaters in need for each that is sold.
Homeless housing
Case workers who complained about client deaths at Long Beach homeless housing file whistleblower claims
Public records show that at least 14 people living at the former Best Western on Long Beach Boulevard have died in last two years.
Budget
Here's how you can participate in the 2025 Long Beach budget adoption process
Long Beach officials are expected to release the proposed budget in the coming weeks and are scheduled to adopt the new spending plan in early September.
police shooting
Video shows moments before LBPD officer fatally shoots 17-year-old home invasion robbery suspect
Police say they were called to a home in the 6800 block of Cerritos Avenue just before 10 p.m. after a woman called to report that a man with a gun had broken into her home.
Traffic Fatality
'Our hearts are broken': Motorcyclist who died month after crash remembered as loving father, friend
David Garcia was on his way to take an exam at Long Beach City College on June 4 when he was seriously injured in a crash on Carson Street, according to authorities.
fatal shooting
Police arrest 19-year-old in connection to fatal shooting in North Long Beach
Police say Jeffrey Poorman, 44, was shot early Tuesday morning in the 5900 block of Lime Avenue.
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.