U.S. Marshals involved in Long Beach shooting; nobody wounded, police say
US Marshals were attempting to apprehend a narcotics fugitive in the Willmore neighborhood when a shooting broke out.
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Health Department advisory urges no swimming in local waters following Monday’s rain
The department advised avoiding recreational swimming areas for at least three days.
Lightning closes LA County beaches, causes blackouts as rainstorm sweeps over Long Beach region
Several people reported a lighting strike that ignited a tree.
LBPD seeking additional victims, suspect in series of sexual battery reports
There were at least eight incidents since May 30, according to police. The most recent incident occurred on Sept. 24.
Smoke from wildfires in Central California moves south
Elevated levels of toxins in the air are expected in the mountain areas through Friday afternoon, the AQMD said.
Positive COVID-19 tests declining in Long Beach, LBUSD
The city has, however, recorded another seven deaths since Friday.
What you need to know about Long Beach’s newest COVID-19 health order
The new order requires proof of vaccination to enter drinking establishments that do not serve food, and proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours to attend large outdoor “mega” events of more than 10,000 attendees.
After mid-week heat wave, mild weather expected for Grand Prix weekend
Temperatures will sink back to the mid-70s Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with patchy fog in the morning and partly-cloudy skies.
Driver fatally stabbed by passenger in car, police say
“The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was driving the suspect in a car on Linden Avenue when the suspect launched an attack on the victim,” the LBPD said in a statement.