Motorcycle rider dies after crashing into bicyclist on river trail, Long Beach police say
“Witnesses stated that the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed without a helmet or lights,” police said.
Construction starts on affordable housing project at historic National Guard armory
Developers plan to preserve the 1930s Art Deco structure while converting it into 64 apartments.
California lawmakers want to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations
They plan to pass a bill renaming the holiday Farmworkers Day before the end of the month. Long Beach leaders have also pledged to look at whether his name should remain on public facilities locally.
Crews at Port of Long Beach work to stabilize containers on ship that encountered rough seas
Containers fell into the sea and others were damaged and left teetering after the ship reportedly traversed 20-foot waves off Alaska.
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Plans for apartment towers on grounds of old City Hall come forward after years of delays
The site at Ocean and Cedar has sat vacant since demolition was finished in 2022.
65-year-old man killed while crossing Anaheim Street, police say
Police said the driver who hit him stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
A monster heat wave is bearing down on Southern California. Here’s what you should know
A rare March heat wave is pushing temperatures 20 to 35 degrees above normal across much of California.
Long Beach begins building fence around Billie Jean King Library in downtown
The terrace around the library is often crowded with tents and people’s belongings. Building the fence will make it “a safer, more welcoming space for the whole community,” the local…
Fired CHP officer, DUI suspect charged in freeway crash that killed four
Authorities alleged the CHP officer was driving more than 130 mph without a siren or emergency lights on when he struck the Nissan containing the four victims. Another car then…
With layoffs set to take effect, librarians and parents press school board to reverse cuts
Long Beach Unified says it has had to make tough decisions because of declining enrollment and expiring relief funds.
Lawmakers tried to kill California’s online community college. Now it’s growing rapidly
Calbright College, the state’s free online community college, is growing rapidly, despite concerns about its effectiveness. Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes tripling its annual budget.