ZIPping through Long Beach: Today, 90805 in North Long Beach
A million-dollar house, while boringly common in many parts of the city, is rare in North Long Beach, where the median price is about $650,000.
Cooper Steinhauser was born 15 weeks early. After his death, his parents turned grief into action
“We just kept thinking, we have to keep doing things in his name,” said Haley Steinhauser, Cooper’s mother. “This felt like the right way to do that.”
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Big tobacco tries to stop California flavored tobacco ban
R.J. Reynolds and other tobacco companies filed a request Tuesday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to impose an emergency order to stop California from enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products that was overwhelmingly approved by voters earlier this month.
Fentanyl overdose deaths soar in LA County over 5-year period
Overdose deaths attributed to the synthetic opioid fentanyl skyrocketed in LA County over a five-year period ending in 2021, with such fatalities increasing by 1,280%.
UC postdoctoral scholars, researchers reach tentative agreement
About 48,000 unionized academic workers across UC’s 10 campuses—who perform much of the teaching and research at the higher education system—walked off the job Nov. 14, calling for better pay and benefits.
It’s Giving Tuesday; here’s how to help 9 nonprofits that serve the city’s unhoused
On this Giving Tuesday, here’s a list of nonprofits that are providing shelter or services, including meals, to the city’s unhoused.
Death at Century Villages reclassified from murder to ‘undetermined’
The Nov. 19 death of a 58-year-old Long Beach resident, which authorities originally identified as a murder, has been reclassified due to new information from the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner-Coroner.
Wrigley’s annual Daisy Lane Parade to return on Dec. 10
The parade will return to its original route after two years of pandemic-induced changes—the event was reimagined as a socially distanced car caravan last year, and it was canceled altogether in 2020.
Veterans can now buy discounted annual entry passes to El Dorado Park
“Providing discounted parking for veterans at our regional park is one small way we can show our appreciation for the sacrifices veterans have made for our community and country,” 4th District Councilman Daryl Supernaw said in a statement.
Motels that house homeless are riddled with crime, infested with vermin
The city in May awarded a nearly $3 million contract to the owner of a motel that was named one of six nuisance motels due to high crime. Recent data shows the situation hasn’t improved.
Average LA County gas price hit lowest point since March 3
Average Los Angeles County gas prices have fallen over the past two months but remain 41.5 cents more than one year ago.
LBUSD says major upgrades are coming to Poly High campus
The proposed changes, which are still years away, include seven new academic buildings, three new sports facilities, two new parking structures, and dozens of other renovations and upgrades.
Man hospitalized in critical condition after being shot in Willmore neighborhood
Police said they responded around 8:02 p.m. to the 500 block of Daisy Avenue where they found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Authorities ask for help finding 82-year-old man with Alzheimer’s reported missing in Compton
Walter Lee Taylor was last seen at 4 p.m. Friday in the 200 block of North Mayo Street, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau said.
Poke Pub brings homemade Hawaiian flavors to The Promenade
Located at 160 The Promenade North, the former site of Foundation Sandwich Shop, Poke Pub offers an array of fresh poke and barbecue options, along with Hawaiian beers to wash it all down.
95-year-old woman disputes $25 million gift agreement to benefit CSULB
A 95-year-old woman is asking a judge to find she is not obligated to make a $25 million donation to music education at CSULB, alleging she was coerced into signing such an agreement.
Gratitude and compassion go hand in paw in animal-hoarding cases
Last month, officials removed almost 40 cats from a hoarding situation at a small apartment, threatening to overwhelm the shelter, but Long Beach’s animal community came to the rescue.
Where to shop during Small Business Saturday in Long Beach
Shop Small Saturday is an annual event to promote local shops and restaurants. Here are some events happening in Long Beach this weekend.
Local history: The story of Long Beach’s ‘bridge to nowhere’
For three and a half years, there were no roads leading to the J.H. Davies Bridge. Mocking headlines ensued: including “Million-Dollar Seagull Roost Gathers Guano.”
Mentally ill prisoners in California are three times likelier to get shuffled around
Newly acquired state data shows that the Corrections Department transferred patients with serious mental illnesses an average of five times over a six-year period, underscoring a CalMatters’ investigation this year that revealed the practice and raised questions about the harm it could cause.