LA County falls to ‘medium’ COVID level as infections increase
Increasing spread of the virus bumped LA County out of the “low” category. The change, however, doesn’t cause any new rules to kick in.
Local history: The Empire Day Disaster, May 24, 1913
More than 100 years ago, 50 people died when a large section of the upper deck floor of the Pine Avenue Pier collapsed.
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Sentencing delayed again for former Suge Knight attorney
The Long Beach-based attorney is facing disbarment for conspiring to obstruct justice in a murder case against Suge Knight.
LBUSD announces full-day kindergarten and transitional kindergarten programs for fall
The district also said parents who want to keep their students in a half-day program will have the option to pick them up after the state minimum number of instructional minutes.
Gold’s Gym on Pine to close after 35 years, relocate to Pike Outlets
The new gym adjacent to the Nike Factory Store is expected to open in mid-2023.
21 schools get new principals, teachers get new contract at LBUSD board meeting
Among the noteworthy changes is Stanford Middle School principal Rebecca Caverly taking over at Wilson High, where the principal is retiring. Twelve elementary schools and seven middle schools will also get new principals.
2 local Starbucks proved workers still have power. After a successful union vote, what’s next?
A sweeping unionization drive at Starbucks is changing the way young people look at the labor movement, according to organizers who led stores in Long Beach and Lakewood to join the cause.
Average price of gas tops $6 per gallon in LA County
That’s almost $2 higher than the average price a year ago.
Long Beach Ballet returns with June performance of ‘Don Quixote’
Although Long Beach Ballet’s productions are performed primarily by students, artistic director David Wilcox has developed them to a professional level.
Missing Long Beach man found in Redlands, police say
Quiroz, who police say enjoys visiting local convenience stores, has been reported missing at least six times in the last year.
Convicted killer charged with heading COVID-19 unemployment fraud scam
From behind bars, she masterminded a $2 million fraud scheme involving COVID-19 unemployment money, prosecutors allege.
Report of gunman prompts SWAT standoff, arrest at Long Beach hotel, LBPD says
Police surrounded the Golden Sails Hotel and eventually arrested a man after getting reports that he had a gun and wanted to shoot people, according to the LBPD.
Rescue group inundated with sick and injured brown pelicans
“We’re seeing a mix of fledglings, second-year birds and mature adults, which makes me think it could be a food supply issue rather than a simple influx of starving fledglings,” said Dr. Rebecca Duerr, director of research and veterinary science for Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center.
Long Beach wants to merge its gas and water departments; voters could decide in November
Long Beach officials say that merging the water and sewer services with the gas department could create a more efficient service for residents and ratepayers.
Wilson High students lead rally for abortion rights in Long Beach
“We wanted to give women and our friends a safe place and teach them how to stand up for themselves,” said 16-year-old Dayne Rash Arguello.
Small businesses, restaurants and nonprofits to soon see COVID relief grants
The funding comes more than a year after the city approved its recovery plan and received more than $60 million in federal COVID relief aid to address fiscal issues and urgent needs in the community.
Preschool employee ID’d by vigilante group targeting sexual predators has yet to be charged
Experts and a source within the District Attorney’s office said officials may be wary of prosecuting cases connected to online vigilante groups due to a myriad of legal concerns.
UPDATE: 2 teenage boys arrested on suspicion of shooting woman, police say
Police identified the two suspects as a 17-year-old from Paramount and a 15-year-old Long Beach resident.
Man pleads not guilty to attacking child in Downtown Denny’s
Jimmie Kirkwood, 33, was charged April 5 with one count each of forcible lewd act on a child under 14, assault with intent to commit a sexual assault on a victim under 18, attempted oral copulation or sexual penetration with a child 10 or younger and false imprisonment by violence, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Man arrested after police discover 15 pounds of meth, 2 guns while serving warrant at residence
Long Beach resident Javier Rodriguez, 47, was taken into custody around 6:50 a.m. in the 2300 block of East 15th Street, police said.