City plans to cut hundreds of jobs, from fire captains to librarians, to cover multimillion-dollar shortfall
Long Beach officials proposed deep cuts as they grapple with dwindling reserves, rising personnel costs, a clawback of federal grants and a slowdown in the local economy.
16-year-old hurt, 17-year-old critically injured by hit-and-run driver, police say
The crash happened at about 6:20 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Market Street and Elm Avenue, according to Long Beach police.
Long Beach to give away hundreds more gun safes in effort to further reduce gun violence
This is the second straight year that Long Beach has held the one-day event. Last year, all safes were claimed within 15 minutes.
California bill would let abuse victims use trauma as legal defense for violent crime
For the fourth year in a row, California lawmakers are weighing whether to give violent criminals the legal right to cite abuse in their legal defense.
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What do you think about the Olympics coming to Long Beach? Let the city know
An online survey is open now for residents to share any feelings and concerns, as well as indicate what kind of free activities they’d like to see.
Shark Lab’s monitoring system could shut down due to budget cuts
The lab based out of Cal State Long Beach had hoped to share real-time monitoring with local lifeguards as the 2028 Olympics come to the Southern California coast.
This North Long Beach street is nearly impossible to park on. He’s sent more than 200 emails trying to change that
Jorge Martinez wants the city to enforce a 72-hour parking rule, but they say there’s little they can do due to a loophole.
Take a peek at Long Beach’s past through this 1976 time capsule
The city unveiled the capsule on Wednesday in an event that included some of the residents who contributed materials 50 years ago.
A heavy metal band, a charcoal bun and Alabama white gravy: How ISM created their Vans Warped Tour chicken sandwich
Curated by Brian Addison, Long Beach’s favorite eateries are pairing up with bands like Jimmy Eat World and Papa Roach for affordable but creative band-inspired eats for the festival’s Shoreline…
Driver killed in crash that left car submerged in Los Cerritos Channel
The car veered off the road near Studebaker Road and Loynes Drive for unknown reasons, authorities said.
Parents speak out against consolidation of LBUSD’s English-Spanish immersion program
Westside families in particular say long commutes to a new campus may force their children to forego a chance at a bilingual education.