IN PICTURES: Crews demolish large concrete boat stranded on Peninsula
The boat came ashore near 64th Place after its two operators lost control of it, resulting in a broken mast and other damage.
LA County getting ready to unveil mock election showcasing new voting system
The device does not have any internet connection. Instead, voters will insert their ballots, fill them out using the screen, review their printed ballot and then insert it back into the machine, where it will drop it into a tray behind the machine.
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Former Long Beach bus driver gets probation for hitting 14 cars while drunk
A judge sentenced John Moreno, 48, to five years of probation over strenuous objections from prosecutors, who pushed for jail time.
Heartfelt plea for help: Community-cat rescuer needs immediate rehoming for her charges
Kristi Louie and her family have been getting their paws dirty in the trenches for years, pulling unwanted and abandoned cats from the streets and helping maintain community-cat colonies. Now, she needs help.
California could tighten social media rules for children
The state Senate voted 31-4 on Thursday to require social media companies to first get the consent of a parent or guardian before creating an account for a child the company knows is under 13.
Officer who accidentally shot man outside reggae fest will not face charges
A Long Beach police officer who accidentally shot a man whose arms were raised in surrender following a concert at the Queen Mary last February will not be charged, according to a report released Thursday by the Los Angeles County District Attorney.
Grocery workers approve contract, avert possibility of strike at SoCal stores
About 47,000 employees of Ralphs, Vons, Pavilions and Albertsons stores were eligible to vote this week on the three-year contract.
Heat wave hits Long Beach, SoCal, with dangerous temperatures in some areas
Long Beach is expected to hit 93 degrees today, but it’ll still be cooler than many other areas of Southern California, some of which will be under a heat advisory, warning of the high temperatures.
Queen Mary to mark 85th anniversary of historic sendoff
Christened at the John Brown Shipyard, King George V and Queen Mary launched the ship as a crowd of more than 250,000 spectators looked on.
Man, 27, dies 2 days after being shot in Long Beach
A 27-year-old man was fatally wounded in the shooting that took place just east of Cesar Chavez Park.
Ring and LBPD partner up, giving police easier access to doorbell camera footage
The Long Beach Police Department could soon have easier access to a large network of security cameras now that it’s partnered with the doorbell camera company Ring.
PODCAST: Long Beach Remembers 9/11
This week on the Long Beach 30, we talk about the city’s ceremony remembering 9/11 and our own memories of being seniors in high school, as well as breaking down all the top news of the week with Jason Ruiz.
Community meeting scheduled to update residents on progress of ports’ Clean Air Action Plan
Updates on the clean truck program and cargo handling equipment are topics set to be discussed during the Oct. 3 meeting.
Statewide bill capping rent increases to 5% annually heads to governor’s desk
If signed by the governor this bill would cap rental increases at 5% plus inflation until 2030.
UPDATE: LBPD still searching for second burglary suspect they thought was barricaded in Bluff Park home
Long Beach Police Department officers and the SWAT team were called to try and remove a burglary suspect Thursday morning.