Long Beach Port reports drop in incoming cargo
Dockworkers moved 599,985 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in November, 3.5% less than the same month last year.
Man pleads guilty to shipping banned equipment to Iran
Federal prosecutors allege the man tried to export the equipment on several occasions, including two attempts through the Port of Long Beach.
Small earthquake hits off the coast of Long Beach
Officials at the Long Beach Police Department and Los Angeles Police Department’s Harbor Station in San Pedro say they didn’t even feel it when the quake struck.
Rain likely tonight, Saturday and showers Sunday
Long Beach has so far received 3.68 inches of rain since Oct. 1, which is 197% of normal for this time of year.
Truck crashes, hangs off 710 Freeway connector ramp in East LA
A big rig jacknifed on the transition road from the northbound 710 Freeway to the eastbound 60 Freeway this morning.
Long Beach man arrested on suspicion of committing over 20 armed robberies
A man suspected in more than 20 recent armed robberies in Los Angeles and Orange counties was in custody today, sheriff’s officials announced.
Fiery crash on 605 slows traffic to a halt
The violent crash was reported at 9:15 p.m. on the southbound 605 Freeway at Alondra Boulevard, according to the CHP.
Puppies found in home of cruelty suspect available for adoption
According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Los Angeles, the 7-month-old pups—Squid, Belle and Eric—were among six golden retrievers found alive in the home of Gustavo Gonzalez, who is awaiting trial on more than 70 criminal charges, mostly cruelty to animals.
Survey says early birds and online shopping are eroding the flood of Black Friday buying
A survey conducted for the National Retail Federation by ProsperInsights & Analytics Oct. 31-Nov. 6 found that 56% of shoppers questioned had already begun their Christmas shopping, about the same as the past few years, but up from the 48% who had already started at the same point a decade ago.
Storms wreaking havoc on holiday travel throughout the state
The National Weather Service warns of significant holiday travel delays and road closures, major snow impacts, roadway flooding at lower elevations, significant flight delays, possible flash floods and debris flows over recent burn areas, and hazardous road conditions.