2 LBPD officers arrested on suspicion of filing false police reports, department says
Police said the crime stemmed from a February 2018 firearms arrest that fell apart when detectives compared the officers’ reports to surveillance video
Consultants propose giving an auditor more oversight over police complaints, investigations
Polis Solutions and Change Integration were hired by the city earlier this year to help with the process of fixing the CPCC, which many community members said was broken, and political leaders vowed to fix it in the wake of civil unrest that stemmed from Georg Floyd’s murder in May 2020.
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Shooting threat at Cabrillo High School doesn’t appear to be credible, school official says
Extra police and safety officers will be at Cabrillo today, a school official said.
Long Beach cat rescue gives the gift of company to older adults in assisted living
The residents who attend appreciate the Traveling Feline Comfort and Therapy Show as much as Maltbie did. They love interacting with the kittens, particularly if they miss having pets of their own.
LA County confirms case of COVID-19 omicron variant
According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the local case is a person who returned to Los Angeles after traveling to South Africa via London on Nov. 22. Health officials said the infection is “most likely travel-related.”
Man’s conviction, death sentence upheld for deputy’s murder in Long Beach
Frank Christopher Gonzalez, now 41, was sentenced to death in May 2008, less than a month after being convicted of the first-degree murder and attempted robbery of Maria Rosa, who was gunned down about 6 a.m. on March 28, 2006.
Stacy Mungo Flanigan says she will not seek a third term on the Long Beach City Council
Councilwoman Stacy Mungo Flanigan has represented the 5th District in Long Beach since 2014 but was drawn out of it during the redistrciting process that concluded last month.
Thousands of counterfeit items seized at Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport
The agents found handbags, tote bags, shoulder bags, crossbody bags, backpacks, shirts and pants bearing numerous registered and recorded trademarks, such as Gucci, Chanel, Fendi, YSL and Louis Vuitton in a shipment on Nov. 9, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Algalita brings plastic pollution research to classrooms
The executive director realized that in order for Algalita to continue to thrive, a new need had to be fulfilled: The gap in education specifically surrounding plastic pollution.
Zillow Offers’ bust brings iBuying front and center
Zillow announced early last month that it would close Zillow Offers, the arm of its business that buys and resells houses online. The news highlighted a small sector of the residential real estate industry that gained more attention during the COVID-19 pandemic: iBuying.
Long Beach 5th District City Council race hits reset button, has 2 new candidates
LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr and former Port of Long Beach Harbor Commissioner Rich Dines announced they are both running for the 5th District City Council seat in 2022.
Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices
American shoppers should expect to have fewer choices and pay up to 30% more for both artificial and live trees this Christmas, industry officials said.
LBUSD picks new school board boundaries, sends to City Council for approval
The map features some significant changes to the LBUSD’s five school board areas, including the city of Signal Hill moving from Doug Otto’s 4th District to Erik Miller’s 2nd District.
Southland coastal areas draped in fog; forecasters urge caution on the roads
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory Wednesday afternoon that will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday for the Los Angeles County coastal region, including Long Beach.
City loses legal appeal over Measure M sewer and water fees
The city could lose $9 million in annual revenue if it ultimately loses its legal battle over Measure M.