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Protesters march through Downtown on 4th of July, demand police accountability
Black Lives Matter protesters gathered outside Long Beach City Hall on Friday as part of a continuing, nationwide wave of demonstrations against police violence.
Officials urge caution over celebration as 4th of July weekend kicks off
People celebrating the Fourth of July holiday this weekend will have to do so under new guidelines aimed at slowing the coronavirus pandemic, which means avoiding large social gatherings and celebrations.
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Long Beach mayor to join Latino Leadership Committee for Biden campaign
Garcia tweeted about his excitement in joining the group that plans to provide input on policy initiatives, among other things.
Long Beach Council to discuss using youth programs to deter sudden gun violence
City officials on Tuesday will propose a Long Beach Violence Interruption strategy, which will use community leaders and organizations to come up with strategies for intervention in vulnerable communities.
Sale of flavored tobacco is now banned in Long Beach
The prohibition includes flavored cigarillos, flavored electronic smoking devices, flavored electronic smoking device fluid, including nicotine and non-nicotine products and menthol cigarettes.
Mako™ Total Hip enhances the joint replacement experience for patients
Mako™ Total Hip is the first robotic-assisted surgery of its kind, bringing a new level of precision to treating patients with hip pain.
Man wounded in Central Long Beach shooting Thursday night
This is the second shooting on that block in three days, but police do not yet know if they are connected.
Long Beach hospitals are at 60% capacity, but officials worry it could turn quickly
Despite the increase in positive cases, hospitalizations and fatalities are still relatively stable.
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City considers possible oil tax ballot measure to fund racial equality efforts
The City Council would have to approve the initial direction by Tuesday with a final submission no later than Aug. 4.
Mayor announces new initiatives for youth summer jobs, business support
The youth ambassador program will empower young people to train and educate each other about wellness and healthier living, particularly in denser areas of the city that seen higher rates of coronavirus.
It’s only halftime for the tumultuous year that we wish had never started
As we embark on 2020 Part II, the confluence of the young year’s disasters and woes have prompted many conversationalists to wonder, while knocking madly on wood, what calamity can next get thrown into the mix.
‘My work is for you’: The many wars and sublime optimism of photographer Duke Givens
“This image will be here when we’re long gone. I hope it says, more than anything, ‘Peace.'”
PODCAST: Long Beach football practice is back!
This week on the podcast we’re talking to Wilson football coach Mark Ziegenhagen about returning to the practice field this week under new restrictions.
As cases surge, Long Beach residents face long waits for COVID-19 tests
For the last few weeks the city has been testing more than 1,000 people each day at its five testing locations.