Long Beach launches COVID-19 vaccine data page with breakdown on numbers and demographics
About 60% of older Long Beach residents have received at least one dose.
Gray whale spotted swimming close to shore near Peninsula
While it is normal to see whales off the coast this time of year, they rarely swim past the breakwater.
‘A tough day for everybody’: Motorcycle deputy killed in Lakewood traffic crash
A sheriff’s deputy was killed in a traffic collision at the intersection of Del Amo and Paramount boulevards.
Police arrest man suspected of shooting gas station clerk in early-morning robbery
Frank Porras was arrested on Tuesday and booked on suspicion of attempted murder, attempt robbery, and criminal threats. He was being held in lieu of $1 million bail.
Who’s getting the COVID-19 vaccine locally? Mostly older, White residents in East Long Beach
One of the reasons for the inequity is that fact that people over 65 have been prioritized because they are more likely to fall ill and die from the virus, even though they contract COVID at lower rates.
Police investigating shooting of 16-year-old boy
The incident comes as Long Beach has seen a recent surge in gun violence.
Woman found dead in water at Shoreline Marina
Police were called at about 9:30 a.m. for reports of a body floating in the water in the 3000 block of East Shoreline Drive.
Cal State Long Beach begins COVID-19 vaccinations for on-campus staff
The program is only for campus employees and students and will prioritize staff who currently must work on campus.
COVID-19 vaccine shortage leads to slower rollout in Long Beach
Eligible people may have to wait until March to schedule an appointment in Long Beach for their first vaccine dose.
Long Beach to begin prioritizing second doses in COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Mayor Robert Garcia on Tuesday said the city will push to distribute second doses within about three weeks.