Mosquitos test positive for West Nile virus in Long BeachÂ
The mosquito sample was the first to test positive for West Nile virus in Los Angeles County so far this year, authorities said.
Port customs officer pleads guilty to illegally dealing firearms including machine guns
He also admitted to cheating on his taxes and lying about his contacts and interests in China so he could get a security clearance.
Hawthorne man charged with drowning deaths of autistic sons in port
Elmezayen allegedly drove a car with his partner and two youngest children off a wharf at the Port of Los Angeles and escaped by swimming out the open driver’s side window.
Some areas will hit 100 degrees as heat wave continues across the Southland
Long Beach is only expected to hit 87 degrees today. Areas further inland are expected to break the 100-degree mark.
Elected officials, activists condemn planned ICE raids
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia released a video message in Spanish on Twitter on Friday afternoon, calling the raids “unjust and dangerous.”
Victim drives away from shooting scene; police find him about a mile away
The man was hospitalized after officers found him, and the shooter was at-large, according to authorities.
ACLU sues to protect migrants threatened by Sunday’s expected mass ICE raids
ICE is reportedly expected to target more than 2,000 immigrants in Los Angeles and elsewhere who have missed a court appearance or been ordered removed from the country.
Helicopter in fatal crash on Catalina Island hit side of hill, authorities say
Radar data provided by the Federal Aviation Administration showed the helicopter descended toward the side of a hill at 117 knots, or about 135 mph.
Summer heat wave expected with temps in inland areas near 100 degrees
Long Beach won’t be as miserable: It is expected to hit 83 degrees today, with temperatures in the low- to mid-80s for the next few days.
1 killed, 1 detained in shooting just north of Long Beach city limits
A 41-year-old man was killed and a second man was detained for questioning, but few further details were available.