Two teenagers killed in separate traffic collisions in Long Beach
The city has been suffering through a surge of fatal crashes. There have been 40 so far this year, more than double the number of homicides.
He promised homes for families. Now he’s accused of millions in fraud — and one attorney says that’s just the beginning
Helpful Housing says it’s provided homes for 10,000 people, but it’s accused of falsifying tax documents and tenant information, as well as swindling low-income renters out of money.
As police searched for driver who killed beloved grandma, neighbors moved swiftly to support her family
The family of Song Tate has felt so embraced by their local community that they’re extending an open invitation to her celebration of life this weekend.
High school water polo players hurt in ‘shocking’ hazing incident, coach says in email to parents
One parent who spoke out said there must be accountability and consequences.
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Parents, Lakewood mayor push back on plan to close Gompers and Edison elementary schools
They emphasized that communities are built around schools — not the other way around. Long Beach Unified says it must downsize to save money.
Peninsula residents join scramble to save homes from high surf
As anxiety remains high about the weekend’s extreme weather, some residents said they were focused on taking action.
SoCal drivers, get your car ready for El Niño’s road hazards
El Niño’s signature heavy rains could make driving more risky than usual. Make sure your car is safe now, before extreme weather hits.
Why one small stretch of Long Beach keeps getting slammed by damaging waves
The city has been defending a small section of beach against threatening swells for years. This time, they’ve broken through.
Long Beach is studying whether it can lure a pro sports team to a new downtown stadium
As part of the study, the city is considering how a parking lot next to the Long Beach convention center could be developed into a waterfront sports venue.
Long Beach orders evacuations, fast-tracks plans to rebuild beach as waves pound the Peninsula
Tropical Storm Rachel’s surf and tides have smashed through the boardwalk’s protective bulkhead, with more bad weather on the way.
High swells are hitting Long Beach again, and weekend rain is on the way thanks to another hurricane
Hurricane Rachel and El Niño are making it worse. Strong waves have begun pounding the already battered Peninsula. Officials are worried about coastal flooding and downed trees across the city.