City opens long-awaited homeless shelter at former motel in North Long Beach
The $23 million project took longer than expected after the city discovered mold, faulty plumbing and other major structural problems at the motel they purchased.
Long Beach settles lawsuit alleging problem LBPD officer shot man from behind
It’s the latest major settlement tied to a Long Beach police officer who racked up accusations about his credibility and use of force.
Curfew suggested for Second Street bars after fatal shooting in Belmont Shore
Friends on Monday mourned 32-year-old Jeremy Spears, a Long Beach man who, according to police, was gunned down after an incident at a local bar.
California Latinos take pride in casting ballots in person. ICE at polls could deter that
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly warned, without evidence, that immigration agents could show up at polling sites the way they did at the launch for Proposition 50. Community members and local leaders say those fears are real.
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Trump’s DOJ is sending election monitors to California with voting on Prop. 50 underway
It’s common to see election observers at voting stations, but generally less so for them to come from the federal government. Some from the Trump administration will be on the…
LBPD says they’ve arrested suspect who escaped SWAT after 12-hour standoff at 7-Eleven
Police said they arrested him at a bus station a week after the major standoff disrupted downtown Long Beach.
Union survey reveals sticking points in delayed contract for Long Beach teachers
Urgency is building for the local teachers union and Long Beach Unified to reach an agreement. But the two sides are far apart on expensive issues.
Long Beach proposes E-BIKES law to regulate use of electric bicycles
The ordinance would establish rules on when, where and how electric bikes can be ridden locally.
After SWAT standoff, 2nd suspect arrested in killing of Long Beach musician
Thomas Mello was a well-known bass player in the Long Beach music scene. Police today confirmed his killing stemmed from an attempted robbery in Alamitos Beach.
Missed trash pickups and complaints spiked as Long Beach launched new organic waste program
Residents criticized how the city rolled out a state-mandated waste-diversion plan. Sanitation officials say they’ve already made progress fixing the problems.
Long Beach’s aspiring pro soccer team — the LA Force — wins minor league showcase tournament
The team is trying to build momentum to get a third-division professional soccer league relaunched next season.