Long Beach could expand affordable housing mandate citywide by 2025

The inclusionary housing policy that's in place Downtown and in other parts of the city requires 11% of new construction rental units to be set aside as affordable.

Teen dead, 3 others injured after police chase ends in fiery crash on 710 Freeway, authorities say

The 15-year-old boy was driving a stolen Kia when he collided with a semi-truck on Monday night, CHP said.

WATCHDOG TODAY: Traffic deaths rising, International City Theatre's political play, a trip to the Renaissance Fair and more

Columnist Jake Gotta received exclusive data on traffic deaths in the city and theater reviewer Anita W. Harris examines a timely play, here are the latest headlines.

Column: Traffic deaths are rising, but Long Beach police are issuing fewer traffic citations than ever

It’s time to look at traffic safety cameras, and other automated enforcement.

Review: ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ at ICT gets personal and political, with spunk

With its combination of political pointedness, humanity and humor, it’s easy to see why the show was a finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in drama.

Clocked Out: Visiting America's oldest Renaissance Fair

Get in LB, we're going to Irwindale, where you (for only one more weekend) can step into a 62-year-old 16th-century playground.

Teen riding scooter killed in North Long Beach hit-and-run crash, police say

Police say the driver who struck the teen was arrested after crashing into a building in Compton, running away, then returning to the scene.

Woman killed in North Long Beach shooting, police say

Detectives are investigating a shooting in North Long Beach that left a 20-year-old woman dead Saturday night.

WATCHDOG TODAY: Former MLB player dies at Long Beach park, more housing coming to Downtown, police release shooting video and more

From updates on the city's homelessness crisis to charges filed after a brawl at the Pike Outlets, here are the latest headlines.

Developer seeks to swap out larger units for smaller ones at Pine Avenue development

The "Queen Beach" housing project was originally slated for 69 large apartment units but now could be approved for 140 smaller living units.

Video shows moment when Long Beach police fatally shoot man at MacArthur Park

A loaded gun was recovered from the scene following the incident, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

Long Beach prosecutor's office charges woman involved in March brawl at Pike Outlets

City Prosecutor Doug Haubert said Friday that his office had filed three misdemeanor charges against an 18-year-old woman, including resisting arrest and battery.

Sean Burroughs, former MLB player and Long Beach Little League ‘legend,’ dies at 43

Burroughs was coaching his son's Little League team Thursday when he suddenly collapsed, according to MLB columnist Bob Nightengale.

Critically Speaking: Is the tide turning on homelessness?

Maybe, but it will take a lot more work to affect more widespread progress.

What’s good in the LBC: Mother's Day, Sip, Shop & Stroll, a pottery repair class and more

While every day should be a day to celebrate mom, Long Beach restaurants have dished out some special menus this weekend.

COLUMN: Inclusionary zoning doesn’t work. Removing red tape does

City leaders want to expand Long Beach’s inclusionary zoning ordinance, but research shows streamlining production has a much bigger impact.