Union Pacific Railroad

Quieter and cleaner railroad tracks? Long Beach to talk with Union Pacific about changes

The Long Beach City Council asked city officials to look at creating a 'quiet zone' along the tracks and to work out an agreement allowing city workers access to clean up debris and provide homeless outreach at the tracks.

Bao buns

Bao bun concept set to open at SteelCraft

I Luv Ur Buns will replace Waffle Love at SteelCraft officially starting July 20.

City Council

Long Beach looking at increasing wages for airport, convention center concession workers

The increases could resemble voter-approved Measure RW, which raised hotel workers’ wages to $23 per hour this month and will increase them to $29.50 per hour by 2028.

Traffic Fatality

Man ordered to stand trial for murder, attempted murder in deadly crash near the Pike, judge rules

Khalid Yagobbi is accused of intentionally orchestrating the crash, which killed 60-year-old Romelia Cuarenta Aguilar and injured at least four others along Shoreline Drive on Oct. 14, 2023.

Crime + Public Safety

Woman accused of shoplifting dozens of times at T.J. Maxx now faces felony charges

Florence Leslie Miller previously faced 30 misdemeanor counts of theft after being accused of an eight-month-long shoplifting spree at a Long Beach T.J. Maxx, according to city prosecutors.

transportation

Column: Widening freeways does not reduce traffic but it does hurt communities

LA Metro is still planning on widening the 605 Freeway despite data and community pushback.

Things to do

What's good in the LBC: Free summer lunch cruises, burger week and more

This week, explore a summer solstice night market or catch some laughs at a comedy night.

Long Beach history

Long Beach commissioners wonder how to honor city's rich surfing history

The city's Marine Advisory Commission is discussing how to memorialize the 1938 National Surfing and Paddleboard Championships held in the city that were recently recognized as a point of historical interest.

shooting

Man injured in Washington neighborhood shooting, Long Beach police say

Police say the man was in the 1500 block of Locust Avenue around 9:31 p.m. Sunday when an unknown suspect shot him.

Crime + Public Safety

Man stabbed while walking near Houghton Park, police say

A man was walking with two other men near the park Sunday morning when one of them stabbed him.

Crime + Public Safety

Man injured in drive-by shooting near MLK park, police say

Police said the man was in the 1900 block of Lemon Avenue Saturday night when suspects fired several shots at him from a vehicle.

Long Beach Police

Long Beach police to increase presence in city following shooting at Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania

Mayor Rex Richardson, other local officials condemned the shooting, which slightly injured former President Donald Trump and left two dead.

Rocket Lab to star in HBO documentary on the commercial space race

The film focuses on the rivalry between the Long Beach company and Astra, as the fight for cosmic real estate heats up.

2 restaurants host grand openings on Belmont Shore's Second Street

Ribbro BBQ hosted the grand opening for its third location Thursday and Republic of Pie hosted a grand opening on Friday.

homelessness

John Legend helps Long Beach launch food pantry for pets of unhoused people

The Grammy-winning musician’s pet food and lifestyle brand, Kismet, donated 2,500 pounds of dog food and treats, and the nonprofit Project Street Vet will help the city keep the pantry stocked.

Critically Speaking

Critically Speaking: A Jurisdictional Jumble

Just because it’s in Long Beach doesn't mean the city controls it.