Crime + Public Safety
Shooting near Poly High School leaves 1 injured, Long Beach police say
Police say the shooting happened just after 1 p.m. in the 600 block of East Pacific Coast Highway, which is just north of the high school.
Union Pacific Railroad
'Quiet Zone' along Union Pacific Tracks in Long Beach could be slow moving, cost millions
The City Council will have to approve funding for an assessment of the two crossings before the true cost of implementing a "quiet zone" are known.
Things to do
What's Good, LBC? A car show, Lobster Fest, movie screenings and more
Temperatures are supposed to spike again this week, but we've got a list of fun events around town that'll help you beat the heat.
public health
Where to cool off in Long Beach during this week's heat wave
Temperatures are expected to hit mid-90s in Long Beach on Thursday and Friday. No A/C? Visit a city cooling center.
transit
Long Beach City Council could expand micro-transit program, connect service areas
The program currently has two service areas but a new contract could connect them and more than double the number of shuttles in operation to 14.
downtown development
Downtown Long Beach Union Bank building could become part of 275-unit development
The 15-story Union Bank building could be adaptively reused in a proposed housing project that could bring 275 new units to Downtown.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for helping finding missing at-risk 69-year-old who is non-verbal
Brian Radeth Eng was last seen leaving a residence in the 1200 block of East 10th Street, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
Burglar stabs man near Alamitos Beach, police say
The suspect broke into the man’s home in the 0 block of Fourth Place Monday morning and stabbed him during an altercation, authorities say.
Westin Long Beach
Westin hotel workers to get $11.25 raise under new ‘life-changing’ contract
Workers voted unanimously to ratify the contract agreement, which also includes staffing level guarantees and a retirement plan.
Crime + Public Safety
Man who illegally imported ancient Roman art through LB Port gets 3 months in federal prison, DOJ says
Federal prosecutors say Palmdale resident Mohamad Yassin Alcharihi, 57, lied to customs and said he was importing ceramic tiles from Turkey.
Crime + Public Safety
Video shows LBPD officer shoot woman who allegedly held guard hostage, pointed fake gun
Tracy Zinberg allegedly used a pellet gun to hold a security guard hostage before an officer shot her for pointing the gun at police, according to LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested in connection with fatal February shooting in North Long Beach, police say
Police say Carlos Salazar fatally shot Miguel Rodriguez on Feb. 22 in the 6900 block of Paramount Avenue.
Scratch This
Scratch This: Giving credit where it’s due
City employees credit union officer creates a giving campaign for Long Beach Animal Care Services. Plus, meet the pets who’ll give you returns on love.
Labor
120 CVS workers in Long Beach could walk off the job; here's why
Thousands of CVS workers across California will take part in a strike authorization vote after their union alleged months of unsuccessful negotiations.
affordable housing
Long Beach ADU loan program will give up to $250K to owners who rent to low-income tenants
The pilot program will provide up to $250,000 toward construction costs for new ADUs rented to people with housing vouchers and other low-income households for a minimum of five to seven years.
Crime + Public Safety
Maintenance worker arrested on suspicion of violating privacy of residents in Downtown apartments, police say
Police say 35-year-old Jeremy Gonzalez took photos of people and their property on multiple occasions between April and December 2023.