A distillery next to an elementary school? Community groups say they were blindsided by plan
An El Segundo-based distillery plans to open a large facility next to Edison Elementary. Neighbors say they feel cut out of the planning process.
City leaders to consider sale of Community Hospital; plans for wellness center move forward
After years of trying and failing to keep the East Long Beach facility open, the City Council will vote on whether to sell the property for $0 to operator MWN Community Hospital LLC in order to satisfy the requirements of a risky lease deal that required the city to cover operational losses.
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State fines Long Beach home health care placement agencies nearly $2M
Two Long Beach-based home health care placement agencies were fined nearly $1.9 million for allegedly improperly misclassifying 66 home health workers as independent contractors, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office announced today.
2 more suspects arrested in shooting death of Irvine man in North Long Beach, police say
Police found the body of Abelardo Ramirez Bonilla inside an SUV in the area of 72nd Street and Atlantic Place on the night of Dec. 18.
Man pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter in crash that killed Millikan student
Kevin Dahl, 34, is accused of crashing into Millikan High School student Aiden Gossage as he crossed the street on Sept. 4, 2021.
Newsom signs laws to boost housing production by overruling some commercial zoning
One law will let developers build housing on some commercial land without having to ask permission from local governments, as long as a certain percentage of the housing is affordable.
Newsom signs abortion protections into law
As other states restrict or ban abortions, the California laws aim to improve access and protect patients and clinicians. They will also expand services to accommodate an expected influx from other states.
Suspect arrested after man shot with pepper ball gun during argument Downtown, police say
A pepper ball gun fires a pepper irritant powder projectile that breaks on impact.
City Council to hear appeal over alcohol sales at Junipero Beach concession stand
Saltwater Deck was awarded a permit in July to sell beer and wine at its Junipero Beach concession stand, but an appeal was filed seeking to block alcohol sales on the city’s beach.
City Council scheduled to vote on whether LBPD can use military equipment
While the Long Beach Police Department has used military-grade equipment for years, council approval is now required by AB 481, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in September 2021.
UPDATE: Firefighter taken to hospital after battling house fire near Jordan High School
Fire crews arrived just before 1 p.m. to the 6500 block of California Avenue where a boarded up home was exhibiting heavy fire and smoke coming from the back, authorities said.
Dates announced for 48th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
On Nov. 28, Acura Grand Prix tickets will go on sale to the general public.
Man on scooter killed in crash near Downtown, police say
The crash happened at the intersection of Seventh Street and Chestnut Avenue at around 7:10 a.m. today.
VIP Records owner launches ‘Where’s the Whistler’ campaign to give the legendary sign a home
VIP Records launched the careers of Snoop, Warren G and Nate Dogg, but the shop has moved, and its iconic sign has been in storage for years. What’s the plan to get it back in public? Kelvin Anderson explains.
How to spot tonight’s big show by Jupiter, closest in 70 years
When the moon is in the Seventh House
And Jupiter aligns with Mars
Then peace will guide the planets
And love will steer the stars
Here are three upcoming forums featuring candidates for Long Beach races
The Nov. 8 runoff election will decide the city’s next mayor, three City Council seats and various other state and federal elected positions.
UPDATE: Long Beach Boulevard reopened after authorities investigate suspicious device
Authorities reopened Long Beach Boulevard after it was closed in both directions for nearly four hours this afternoon after authorities responded to reports of a suspicious device.
Millions of dollars have poured into the mayoral race; here’s where it’s coming from
The current race to be mayor of Long Beach is shaping up to be the most expensive in city history.
Newsom signs bill that lets state contribute more to Long Beach’s oil abandonment fund
The governor on Sunday signed Assembly Bill 353, which allows the state to resume paying into the Oil Trust Fund, the primary source to cover the costs of cleaning up oil wells within Long Beach’s Tidelands.
Governor Newsom signs two bills to deter catalytic converter theft
California is trying to eliminate the black market for stolen catalytic converters by forcing recyclers to keep detailed records and making it illegal to buy from anyone other than licensed dealers.