Weapons builder to open missile frame factory in Long Beach
The company, Divergent, is built on 3D printer technology that can churn out parts for Tomahawks and other missiles at previously unheard of speeds.
Driver arrested for DUI, 2 hurt when car crashes into North Long Beach home
“We really need some speed bumps around here,” one neighbor said.
New earthquake study finds San Andreas fault is primed for a big quake
Scientists found that the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults are under more stress than at any point in the last 1,000 years, meaning that a massive earthquake could be on the way.
Where to watch fireworks in and around Long Beach this 4th of July
There’s a supersized fireworks show planned all along the city’s coastline on July 4, a June 26 celebration at the Port of LA and a July 3 show in Los Alamitos.
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California billionaire tax proposal has enough support to get on the November ballot, official says
It would impose a one-time, 5% tax on individuals whose net worth exceeds $1 billion and who were living in the state as of Jan. 1, 2026.
Long Beach is hosting 55 free World Cup watch parties. Here’s how it’s going so far and how to attend.
After a few weeks on Pine Avenue, the parties will spread across the city.
Long Beach unveils early designs for new Pride Plaza, LGBTQ+ district
Before starting work, officials are asking for feedback.
Long Beach City Council approves $19.8 million plan for new police crime lab
Construction is expected to start this fall and finish by spring 2028
Thieves steal parrot from front of Long Beach home
Police are asking for help identifying the bird-nappers.
With police writing far fewer tickets, drivers are running red lights with impunity, residents say
Intersections have become “a little bit of a wild west type of thing,” said a longtime dog walker who now teaches her clients “defensive walking.”
Career Long Beach Unified employee picked as next school district superintendent
David Zaid, the current assistant superintendent in the elementary office, is taking the top job at a critical time as LBUSD faces deficits and declining enrollment.