Organizers say Long Beach marathon on course to happen in October
An organizer said that the Long Beach race appears to be on track to happen Oct. 10, but what modifications might be required is still unclear.
City official admits building permit delays are failing customers
One local contractor said he won’t do business in Long Beach anymore because it takes too long to secure permits for basic projects.
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Want to enroll in Medi-Cal or Covered California? The Long Beach health department can help.
Long Beach officials announced Thursday that its health department is offering enrollment assistance for those who may be eligible Medi-Cal and Covered California.
VIDEO: Vintage cars parade through Long Beach Memorial to thank workers
The parade was to celebrate the hospital staff, in honor of National Hospital Week, for their tireless work during the pandemic.
Tax Day for 2020 is May 17; here’s what you need to know
We spoke with Laura Gonzalez, associate professor at the Finance College of Business at Cal State Long Beach. The school’s volunteer tax-support program helped families receive tax refunds worth more than $1 million for their 2019 taxes last year.
CHP searching for whoever is shooting cars with pellets or BBs on local freeways
The latest shooting happened at 6:53 a.m. Thursday on the westbound 91 Freeway in Cerritos, according to the California Highway Patrol.
City Council votes to move forward with $3.3 million pedestrian project on Long Beach Boulevard
Improvements will include lighting, median and parkway landscaping and hardscape, pavement enhancements, signage, and striped crosswalk treatments.
Long Beach reports first new COVID-19 death in nearly a month
Long Beach’s last reported COVID-19 death was April 17, marking the lowest level of deaths since the start of the pandemic.
UPDATE: Police arrest man in Shoreline Marina after hours-long standoff
The incident began at approximately 1 p.m. Wednesday when officers responded to a battery call, which they later determined to be felony spousal abuse, said LBPD spokesperson Allison Gallagher.
Long Beach extends rent-assistance program, but concerns remain about tenants being left out
Long Beach residents who meet certain requirements now have until June 11 to apply for rental assistance from the city.
City pays $700K to settle lawsuit alleging racial discrimination by Civil Service director
The lawsuit alleged the director told a Black employee she “should focus on being more ‘white’” if she wanted to be promoted.
Children between ages 12 and 15 can start getting vaccinated May 13
Prior to this week, COVID-19 vaccines have only been allowed to be administered to residents 16 and older, but now the Pfizer vaccine can be given to people as young as 12.
Governor says mask mandate will end after June 15
Speaking with Fox 11, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will continue to make recommendations for mask-wearing in select circumstances.
Community Hospital emergency department opens 3 years after closure
After nearly three years, the Community Hospital Long Beach emergency department is now open, marking a crucial turning point for the facility, operator Molina, Wu, Network announced Wednesday.
Port of Long Beach reports busiest April in its history
Dock workers and terminal operators moved 746,188 twenty-foot equivalent units last month, making it the first April that the seaport handled more than 700,000 TEUs.