One dead in police shooting near Cambodia Town area of Long Beach, LBPD says
We’ll update this as we know more. For now police said an an officer or officers shot at someone around 4:21 p.m. near the intersection of 14th Street and Gundry Avenue.
A student sent a swastika to a Jewish lawmaker’s daughter. The response led to his new bill
Long Beach Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal wants to give school administrators the authority to suspend students for cyberbullying after his daughter was sent a swastika in social media. Will the bill run afoul of recent reforms to make schools less punitive?
Police arrest murder suspect after vehicle pursuit, SWAT search near Long Beach City College
When police spotted a vehicle they believed was connected to the slaying, the driver led them on a pursuit that ended near Chittick Field, according to the LBPD.
City Council to vote on a rarity: building affordable housing in wealthier areas of Long Beach
Long Beach leaders on Tuesday will consider decisions related to two different affordable housing projects that share a unique quality: They are both located in affluent areas of the city.
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It’s Grand Prix week. Here’s where to expect road closures
The races officially begin Friday, April 19, but road closures will start Wednesday and continue through Monday to accommodate the crowds, parking and event lineup.
Backers of California homeless camp ban cite ‘successful’ San Diego law. But is it?
A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California. Its authors say such a ban has had great…
‘They come here and they feel welcome’: Long Beach’s art-focused high school celebrates 20 years
Renaissance High School for the Arts — one of Long Beach’s newer, smaller high schools — held an open house Friday night to mark a landmark anniversary.
Self-defense or trying to ‘play police officer’? Murder trial of ex-LBUSD safety officer goes to the jury
Jurors could acquit the fired school safety officer or convict him or murder or manslaughter for the Sept. 27, 2021, shooting of Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez.
Small earthquake gives Long Beach a light jolt
The USGS reported a preliminary magnitude of 2.6 and showed the epicenter was near the Traffic Circle.
Long Beach leaders hope to spur activism at first-ever Youth Day
The event on May 4 will include a number of activities for youth age 13 to 26, including a job and resource fair.