Long Beach is redesigning its Downtown waterfront and it wants to hear from you

The city and its consultants are hosting a series of meetings this weekend to gather community input on future plans for the Downtown Long Beach shoreline.

Cyclist killed in crash near CSULB, police say

The cyclist, according to police, was riding eastbound in the number three lane of Seventh Street, east of Margo Avenue, around 5:05 a.m. when the driver of a car hit him from behind.

Critically Speaking: You can be racist at public meetings

The First Amendment protects a lot of things including hate speech.

Mosquito prevention, LB weighs tax increases, 40 free carts to street vendors | WATCHDOG TODAY

Here are a handful of important Long Beach stories you may have missed.

It’s swimming, cookout and mosquito season. Here’s how to keep the little buggers at bay

Stay safe with these tips from the Long Beach Department of Public Health.

Scratch This: June is barking out all over with pet-safety resources

Hopefully, you have emergency preparedness items at the ready, but your pets need their own kits too. What you need to know.

Long Beach to host LA Independent Beer Fest on June 15

Shoreline Aquatic Park will be filled with vendors from over 75 breweries from all over LA County this Saturday.

‘I made it’: City celebrates opening of affordable housing near the traffic circle

For residents like Donnie Grimes and 75 others, the project has become a lifeline.

Proposal to speed up hiring in Long Beach moves closer to Aug. 6 decision date

The City Council could ask voters to change how the city's hiring process is handled in an attempt to more quickly close a 22% vacancy rate across all city positions.

Ending power plant tax exemption polls highest among potential Long Beach tax increases

Long Beach officials are considering a number of tax increases for the November ballot that could affect home sales, electricity bills and business license costs.

Clocked Out: The cheapest breakfast in town?

Golden Eagle: '90s fast casual-aesthetic meets low-ish prices, fresh ingredients and massive portions.

Council approves $429K for 40 carts to be given to street vendors for free

The two contracts are for carts designed for fruit, tamales and grilled foods (but not raw meat).

Council committee hears options for expanding affordable housing mandate in Long Beach

The proposals heard by a City Council committee Tuesday could see affordability rates as high as 19% in some communities if the council approves it later this year.

Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias to receive key to the city

Samuel and Beth Keesal, and Rev. Dr. Leon and Paula Wood also will receive keys to the city for their contributions to Long Beach.

Long Beach could allow e-scooters on beach bike path under new pilot program

Electric scooters have been banned from use on the bike path for years but a new 12-month program would assess if long-term access for scooters is viable.

1 dead in West Long Beach house fire, authorities say

Long Beach Fire Department officials said they responded to the deadly blaze at a home in the 2400 block of Fashion Avenue in West Long Beach at around 7:30 p.m.