Civil Rights
Honoree declines MLK Peacemaker award, expresses solidarity with Long Beach Black leaders
'I cannot, in good conscience, accept this award at this time,' Órale executive director Gaby Hernandez said.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help identifying suspected rapist
Police believe the man struck a second woman hours after the sexual assault Wednesday morning.
Crime + Public Safety
‘I won’t be able to sleep tonight’: Long Beach judge orders man to stand trial in 2022 fatal stabbing of grandmother
After a three-hour-long preliminary hearing, Long Beach Superior Court Judge Debra A. Cole said Kevin Ngo would be held to answer for his alleged crimes.
Crime + Public Safety
Fire crews extinguish 2-alarm blaze in North Long Beach; 9 displaced, officials say
Fire officials say the blaze broke out around 4:41 a.m. at a home in the 5600 block of California Avenue.
Crime + Public Safety
Man fatally shot in West Long Beach; suspect arrested, police say
Police say Long Beach resident Trayen Gaston, 30, fatally shot his roommate Tyrone Crawford, 64.
Civil Rights
Column: Long Beach's MLK Parade sparks outrage over lack of Black representation
Community members protest the fact that just one of the five individuals chosen to be a Grand Marshal in Saturday's Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is Black.
entertainment
Mayor shares first look at 'Long Beach Bowl' seaside amphitheater
The music venue “offering unforgettable experiences” is slated to open this fall next to the Queen Mary, according to Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.
Bay Shore Neighborhood Library
Bay Shore Neighborhood Library celebrates its grand reopening
The renovated building is more energy efficient but retains its mid-century charm.
Crime + Public Safety
Man sitting in car shot in North Long Beach, police say
Police say the man was parked in the 6500 block of Muriel Avenue when a gunman shot him around 11:45 p.m. Monday night.
labor action
Long Beach Convention Center workers could go on strike 'at any moment'
The union that represents the workers held a strike authorization vote Sunday, with 85% voting in favor.
Scratch This
Meet Amanda Barajas, Long Beach Animal Care Services' new face of dog fostering
Pet fostering also helps save lives during disasters.
Scratch This
How to keep your pets safe during disasters
Best Friends Animal Society offers tips and a huge helping paw.
Long Beach residents don't need to evacuate following mistaken alert
The city is not currently under an evacuation alert, Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said.
Wildfire
Here's a list of Long Beach businesses and organizations offering support for wildfire victims
From discounted hotel room rates and free food to donation collections, Long Beach is stepping up to assist its neighbors throughout the county.
Wildfire
Long Beach schools remain open amidst poor air quality levels fueled by wildfires
Long Beach Unified School District officials said in a post on X that they were working with the city's health department to make sure they followed the recommended procedures.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot while sitting at North Long Beach bus stop, police say
The man was at a bus stop near the area of 56th Street and Atlantic Avenue around 11:42 a.m. when a gunman shot him, according to police.