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.

What's good in the LBC: Father's Day activities, a cornhole tournament, movie nights and more

You never need to feel bored in a city with so much going on, so here's our weekly recap of events happening in and around Long Beach.

Early support tilting toward $47 million raised bike path along PCH

CalTrans presented project alternatives for planned bike lanes along PCH in Long Beach and the one with the most support is also the most expensive.

Man killed in hit-and-run crash along Pacific Coast Highway, police say

Police say the man was crossing the street early Sunday morning when someone in an unknown vehicle struck him and then drove off.

The Art Theatre becomes home to this book club for film lovers

Movies n' Books Club welcomes anyone to discuss films adapted from books at virtual and in-person monthly gatherings.

This Long Beach nonprofit wants to put gardens at every LBUSD elementary school. This summer, they’ll be halfway there.

Ground Education now offers nature lessons at nearly two dozen schools around the city, and they’ll soon install eight new gardens.

Lakeside concerts, Taste of Downtown, and Barbie on the Queen Mary

There are hundreds of activities and events scheduled for Long Beach’s ‘Summer of Endless Fun.’

Critically Speaking: Oil is not part of Long Beach's future

But higher taxes and fees could be.

Police arrest 71-year-old Long Beach man in connection to retail thefts involving Lego toys

Police said Richard Siegel advertised the stolen goods online and sold them out of his home.

2 injured following string of shootings in Long Beach, police say

Both victims were shot in the upper body and are expected to survive, police said.

Long Beach Utilities Commission approves rate increases for water, sewer, gas

The bill for the average single-family household in Long Beach is expected to increase by more than $9 when the increases go into effect Oct. 1.

Marine Stadium added to list of potential Olympic venues, effects on public access unclear

Here are the potential venues Long Beach will consider hosting the Summer Olympics in 2028.