Care Closet LBC named nonprofit of the year for transformative work with unhoused community
The organization's works 'transcend the way' we should work with homeless people, Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal said.
Street repair
The roads are never getting fixed
Cars are getting bigger and heavier, and doing more damage to streets than ever. The city simply can’t keep up.
California lawmakers debate sending local health inspectors into immigration facilities
An LA-based senator says many immigrant detainees live in substandard conditions with diseases sweeping through detention facilities.
2 injured in shooting near Junipero Beach, police say
Police say the two men were in the Junipero Lot Saturday night when someone shot them.
arts and culture
Darryl Daniel, cousin of Snoop Dogg and artist behind iconic ‘Doggystyle’ album cover, dies at 56
Known as Joe Cool, Daniel struggled with addiction much of his life but left behind a legacy as one of the most iconic illustrators in hip-hop.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach men used auto shop as drug front, federal prosecutors say
Efren Sanchez, 52, and Hector Valle, 48, are accused of using an auto upholstery shop in Gardena to sell meth and fentanyl, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
2 arrested in connection with deadly bar shooting, Long Beach police say
Malcolm Gibson, 42, of Bellflower and Michelle Youngblood, 43, of Long Beach were taken into custody this week in connection with the deadly shooting on July 8 in the 4900 block of Long Beach Boulevard.
Crime + Public Safety
Police allege suspect who fatally shot man in garage also killed friend at hotel
Mathew De Diego was already in custody for another murder when detectives tied him to the shooting of a 19-year-old at a Long Beach hotel last week, police said.
Critically Speaking: Pulling the plug on freeway expansion
Why it’s important to show up for your community.
Pets
Scratch This: Meet Nathan the Cat Lady at Midsummer Scream
Boy, do we have a cat lady for you! Actor and horror-movie fan integrates entertainment into his feline advocacy.
Paris Olympics
1984 Olympic torch to be reignited at Legends Sports Bar ahead of Paris Games
Plus, five other places to watch the Olympic Games in Long Beach over the next two weeks.
community resource center
1,500 free backpacks with supplies to be given out in North Long Beach
The back-to-school event will take place Saturday and include a backpack giveaway, haircuts, and more.
homelessness
Newsom calls on cities to 'move with urgency' to clear encampments
It is unclear how Long Beach will react to the executive order, which directs state agencies and cities to clear unhoused encampments.
The Rancho
Natural wine and jazz fest returns to Rancho Los Cerritos on Sunday, July 28
Spend the day sampling natural wines from over 20 winemakers and enjoying a stacked lineup of live jazz performances.
Long Beach Airport
Flight experience at LGB will change as Southwest Airlines says it's ending open seating
The airline is Long Beach Airport's largest tenant and operates 50 of the 58 daily flight slots out of the airport.
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.