Long Beach man sentenced to prison for human trafficking, kidnapping of minors
Police say an online advertisement featuring a sexually exploited minor tipped them off to the crime back in 2018.
City Council approves sweeping climate action plan
Years in the making, the Long Beach Climate Action and Adaptation Plan is a nearly 900-page document that lays out a path for the city to meet the state’s emissions benchmarks, which were first laid out in 2016 with Senate Bill 32.
Long Beach residents paid thousands to scammers posing as Edison employees this year, company says
Officials are warning customers that they could face an increase in phone scams starting this month as the company ends its moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment.
‘Beach Streets’ will return after two-year hiatus
Streets will be closed to cars and any motorized vehicles near Cal State Long Beach on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow the public to walk, bike and socialize safely.
High heat prompts calls for voluntary energy conservation across state
During the Flex Alert, consumers are asked to set their thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, if health permits, and take other voluntary measures, including avoiding the use of major appliances and unnecessary lights.
DA files felony charges against woman shown in viral video of racist harassment
Lorrene Lake, 58, has been charged with making criminal threats against her neighbors along with a hate crime allegation.
County certifies candidates for boards that oversee groundwater supplies, LBCC
Three candidates are seeking office to the Water Replenishment District, and five are seeking to serve on the LBCC Board of Directors. The election is Nov. 8.
Long Beach Memorial faces multiple investigations after 2 patients die
Four state, federal and nonprofit agencies began investigating Memorial earlier this year, when one patient died after being given the wrong medication and another died after a fall in the hospital.
Police looking for man who stole tools, truck from Seal Beach retirement community
The burglar loaded a truck with tools from Leisure World’s maintenance yard before driving off, according to Seal Beach police.
City scrutinizes East Long Beach intersection after crash that killed 7-year-old boy
After Gabriel Garate was killed crossing the street with his father, Long Beach will put up new signs, trim foliage and install a new style of crosswalk.