Long Beach to push for tighter rules on LA River trash, try to catch more garbage floating downstream
The move comes amid growing frustration that the city is unfairly burdened by other people’s litter washing ashore.
Update: Police arrest suspects in fatal Belmont Shore shooting
The shooting in the 100 block of La Verne Avenue, between Ocean Boulevard and Second Street, occurred at 1:39 a.m., Long Beach police reported.
Long Beach inks deal to let Sky Harbour build $60 million private jet campus at airport
Once finished, it will have five aircraft hangars meant to hold up to 25 ultra-long range business jets. It will also include an open-air restaurant open to the public.
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 ground in several California counties next month.
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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.
How California is trying to keep the National Guard away from Trump’s immigration crackdown
Attorney General Rob Bonta’s team was the first to challenge Trump on taking over control of the state National Guard under a rarely used law that allows the president to…
Government shutdown to disrupt food assistance for tens of thousands of Long Beach residents
If you’re in need of food, see the list of resources at the end of this article.
Here are the 3 finalist names for Long Beach’s new minor league baseball team
After tallying 3,888 online votes and 974 in-person votes cast at ballot boxes across Long Beach, the team has landed on the final three contenders.
Long Beach City Council throws its support behind Newsom’s Prop. 50 redistricting plan
The vote was 7-1, with a lone council member dissenting on the decision to endorse the measure.