Long Beach shattered rain record on 1st full day of spring
There was 1.53 inches of rain yesterday at Long Beach Airport. The previous record was set in 1983, when 0.82 inches of rain was reported.
There was 1.53 inches of rain yesterday at Long Beach Airport. The previous record was set in 1983, when 0.82 inches of rain was reported.
The National Weather Service has also issued a high surf advisory for Long Beach that will begin at 2 a.m. Wednesday and last through 5 a.m. Thursday.
The high-energy show will take place at approximately 6:30 p.m. on the plaza in front of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center adjacent to the Long Beach Convention Center and is free to Friday race ticket holders.
The investigation into the incident led to the discovery of a trove of racist and homophobic text exchanges among police officers mostly in Torrance, though one Long Beach police officer was also allegedly involved and was later fired by the department.
The weather system will also bring colder temperatures to the area, with daytime highs dropping into the low 60s on Monday and the mid-50s on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
The U.S. Army confirmed the death of Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz, 20, in a statement on Thursday, saying “no foul play was evident.”
The city has launched a survey to gauge community members’ knowledge and perceptions of homelessness in Long Beach, which officials said will help inform response efforts and guide how resources are allocated moving forward.
Applications are now open for Long Beach’s First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, which will provide approximately 100 eligible families with up to $20,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.
With a parade of storms this year, Long Beach has so far seen 10.87 inches of rain, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Local high school students have until Wednesday to apply for a scholarship from the Port of Long Beach.