Long Beach’s streets are too dangerous, solutions too slow, City Council says
Tired of long delays and a lack of answers, the City Council wants closer oversight of how the Public Works Department handles requests for new stop signs, left-turn signals, crosswalks and other safety measures.
1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting near grand opening of Marathon Burger in Long Beach
Police are still looking for the shooter or shooters. The gunfire sent people scrambling from the celebration of the burger chain founded by late rapper Nipsey Hussle.
Alert Long Beach emergency warning system is back online following November data breach
The system had been offline for months.
When will the traffic headache arrive? 2nd Street Bridge construction could be delayed
The bridge needs 18 to 24 months of work to repair its deck and add bike lanes. Residents and the local council member are worried about getting it done before the Olympics.
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Man gets federal prison for robbery spree at donut shops and 7-Elevens
The victimized businesses were one smoke shop in Tustin, nine 7-Eleven stores in North Hollywood, Burbank, Torrance, Van Nuys, Long Beach, Glendale and Pasadena, and two donut shops in Los…
California must let immigrant truck drivers keep their licenses, judge rules
Facing pressure from the Trump administration, California tried to revoke more than 20,000 trucking licenses from certain immigrants, including many asylum seekers. In a tentative ruling, a Bay Area judge…
Brother and sister were among the 4 killed in fiery wreck at Long Beach Airport underpass
Authorities have now released the identities of all four of the victims. They were all in their 20s.
Bystanders save woman dangling from second-floor window to escape fire, LBFD says
Two men reportedly rushed over to catch her — helping her escape serious injury — according to a Fire Department spokesperson.
State Sen. Gonzalez pushes for speed cameras on PCH in Long Beach, one of the city’s deadliest roads
This would be on top of 18 speed cameras Long Beach already plans to install in other parts of the city.
How one Long Beach resident’s $2,200 medical bill got erased
So far, an L.A. County pilot program has abolished more than $363 million in unpaid medical bills, for 170,000 residents.
Japanese skateboarding show will take over dirt pit where City Hall once stood
KASSO challenges skaters to conquer extravagant obstacle courses. In its first event outside Japan, it’s producing and broadcasting a two-day festival in Long Beach.