Crime + Public Safety

Parts of Long Beach should boil tap water before use due to possible contamination, officials say

California Heights, Bixby Knolls, Los Cerritos and most of North Long Beach are the affected areas, according to a notice issued by Long Beach Utilities Wednesday night.

On the Ballot

On the Ballot: A $990M bond measure for improvements at LBCC's two campuses

Long Beach City College officials say the funds would make much needed improvements to its aging campuses and, if approved, the bonds could increase property taxes through 2059.

Utility Shutoffs

Broken water main floods Cal Heights streets, leaving several neighborhoods without water

City utility employees were working to restore water service Wednesday afternoon.

Crime + Public Safety

5 dead in plane crash on Catalina Island, LASD says

The plane, a twin-engine Beechcraft 95, crashed shortly after departing from the Catalina Island Airport around 8 p.m. according to federal aviation officials.

Parking reform

Column: Parking reform is an important piece of the housing puzzle

The city is (finally) exploring ways to reduce or minimize the impact parking requirements have on homes and businesses.

Crime + Public Safety

Ex-LBUSD officer sentenced to 3 years in killing of 18-year-old Mona Rodriguez, DA says

Eddie Gonzalez pleaded no contest to one count of voluntary manslaughter in August as part of a deal with prosecutors.

Long Beach Airport

UPS takes Long Beach Airport flight slot given up by Delta Air Lines

Since May of last year, Delta has given up three of its seven daily flight slots.

Long Beach Public Library

Long Beach public libraries getting upgrades

Some library services may be limited or not accessible at all through Nov. 5 as the new catalog system is being implemented.

Long Beach may step up enforcement on vacant properties that are neglected

Tightening rules for vacant buildings and parcels is part of a multi-pronged strategy to clean up blight and fill empty commercial spaces.

What's Good LBC

What's Good, LBC? food markets, an architecture tour and more

This week you can sample Filipino and Latin food, or enjoy a food, art and music festival while helping charity all in Long Beach.

Crime + Public Safety

1 injured, 3 displaced in West Long Beach explosion, fire officials say

The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, according to fire officials.

Crime + Public Safety

Motorcylist critically hurt in crash near El Dorado Park, police say

Police say the motorcyclist ran a red light and crashed into another car at the Spring Street and Studebaker Road intersection shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Crime + Public Safety

Man punched, shot near West Long Beach, police say

Police say the man was walking along Willow Street near the 710 Freeway early Sunday morning when another man punched and shot him.

Entertainment Zones

Column: Entertainment zones for Long Beach

Downtown Long Beach could use some revitalization, and San Francisco just showed us the way.

Crime + Public Safety

Long Beach man pleads guilty to driving Arizona teen across state lines for sex, feds say

Federal authorities say Trevon Nathan Langstaff, 33, met the 14-year-old girl on Reddit and arranged to pick her up in Arizona with the intention of driving her back to Long Beach to have sex with her.

Planning Commission

Parking minimums in Long Beach could be changed as proposal heads to City Council

One of the changes would end parking minimums from changing for businesses that are taking over Long Beach storefronts in buildings over 10 years old.