Long Beach’s Olympic history is on display in a new, free exhibit
As it ramps up to be a major part of the 2028 Games, our city is looking back on the role it played in 1932 and 1984 as well.
Gavin Newsom wants an election in a hurry on his gerrymander. Here’s what has to happen
California counties are scrambling to prepare for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s special election on redrawing congressional districts for the 2026 midterm. The effort will cost tens of millions of dollars.
Videos show immigration raids at Long Beach car washes; mayor says they violated court order
A local immigrant rights group estimates at least nine people were taken.
16-year-old stabbed, suspect arrested in attack near Lincoln Park, police say
Police said the boy was stabbed multiple times in the upper body.
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Coastal Commission OKs Long Beach Yacht Club’s plan to double the size of its facility
Environmentalists lambasted the exclusive club’s expansion along a public coastline, but commissioners praised yachters for agreeing to all the conditions they imposed.
Man gets 7 years in prison for unprovoked screwdriver attacks in Belmont Shore
The spree ended when police shot and wounded him as he tried to force his way into a home near Second Street.
Long Beach man rescued after spending 2 days trapped behind waterfall
He was rappelling down when he got stuck on the cliff face in Sequoia National Forest.
A new type of rental e-bike is popping up around Long Beach
There are already about 2,000 rental e-scooters across the city. Now, the company Lime is adding around 100 redesigned electric bikes as the city further embraces the option.
Covered California health insurance will cost more in 2026. Here’s what’s behind the double-digit increase
Federal subsidies, set to expire at year’s end, will tighten an already-expected pinch on millions of consumers.
Second man arrested in deadly beating of homeless man in parking lot, LBPD says
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled the victim’s death a homicide due to “multiple blunt force traumatic injuries.”
Bar owners say a law firm targeted them with predatory discrimination lawsuits, so they’re suing back
The law firm denies targeting anyone, saying they’re standing up for “disabled folks who have enough pain in their lives already.”