Critically Speaking
Critically Speaking: It’s measuring up to be a big election
Taxes, charter amendments and an expanded board of supervisors.
Scratch This
Scratch This: Dog days of summer can be blazes for any pet
How to keep your furry friends cool this summer. Plus, meet these adoptable pets.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach man pleads guilty to role in Beverly Hills smash-and-grab robbery, feds say
Authorities say Jimmy Lee Vernon III took part in the robbery of Luxury Jewels of Beverly Hills on March 23, 2022
City Budget
Sidewalk repair, a trash barge and more parking tickets: An overview of Long Beach’s proposed 2025 budget
The city is facing a potential deficit of up to $61.5 million over the next five years.
Crime + Public Safety
Pair stole more than $59,000 from Long Beach businesses over past year, police say
Andy Pollard, 48, of Wilmington, and Keyilah Lacy, 25, of Compton are accused in at least 11 thefts that took place in Long Beach in the last year, according to authorities.
Long Beach City College
LBCC’s $990M bond measure could be headed to November ballot
The money would fund construction projects, including a potential housing around a new football stadium, but support for the issue has tempered.
Driver dead in solo crash along Studebaker Road, Long Beach police say
Authorities said a 27-year-old woman died after she crashed into a bridge guardrail early Thursday.
Traffic Fatality
Motorcyclist dies in crash along Anaheim Street, police say
Police say the man was driving near the area of Anaheim Street and Cherry Avenue Wednesday night when he hit a curb and crashed.
Planning Commission
Major rezoning of Long Beach city core heads to Planning Commission
The first broad overhaul since 1989 would bar new auto shops, drive-throughs, liquor stores and more; it's intended to encourage new housing and businesses.
shooting
Shooting in Downtown Long Beach sparks police chase, authorities say
Police say the shooting happened sometime around 1 p.m. Wednesday in the 400 block of Chestnut Avenue, leaving one man injured.
space
SpaceX is bringing Dragon recovery operations to Long Beach next year
The announcement comes 10 days after Elon Musk lashed out at California officials over several new laws, including one dealing with gender identity.
Labor
Disney cast members are getting a $6 raise under new contract
Less than two weeks after voting overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, workers announce they have ratified a “historic” contract.
Traffic Fatality
Woman dies after being hit by car along 7th Street, police say
Police say the woman was crossing the street near the intersection of Seventh Street and Stanley Avenue the morning of July 20, when she was struck by the driver of a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Things to do
What's good in the LBC: Brick Fest Live, guided nature walk, a classic car show and more
A classic car show with free admission, food trucks and music is coming to Shoreline Drive this Sunday.
Port of Long Beach
Upcoming visit from ‘green methanol’ vessel highlights San Pedro ports’ pollution reduction efforts
The public will be able to tour one of Maersk’s new cargo ships, which will be at the Port of Los Angeles in late August.
City Council
Proposed changes to city's hiring process, power plant tax could head to November ballot
Long Beach officials say changes to the hiring process could help fill vacancies that have stagnated at about 20% in recent years.