Demolition begins on defunct shopping center to make way for 8-story building with 272 apartments
The old City Place Shopping Center is being knocked down as part of a major plan to redevelop entire blocks of Downtown Long Beach.
Long Beach is testing new public toilets with 10-minute time limits and cell-phone entry
You must scan a QR code or send a text message to get inside, and the doors automatically open if someone stays there too long.
Suspect arrested in deadly North Long Beach shooting
Police say they arrested a 24-year-old from Compton on suspicion of fatally shooting a 52-year-old man last month, but a motive for the killing remains unclear.
California sent investigators to ICE facilities. They found more detainees, and health care gaps
A California law empowers state investigators to check on conditions at ICE detention centers. A new report raises concerns about health care inside them.
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55,000 LA County workers start 48-hour strike; thousands rally in downtown LA
Union members have decried what they say was a 0% cost-of-living increase offered by the county. County officials say they’re staring down a precarious budget season, including a “potentially catastrophic…
Long Beach is hosting the Congressional Cup sailing championship through Sunday — and celebrating its 60th year
It’s the longest-running race of its kind, with world-class skippers and crews competing for the prized crimson blazer.
George’s Greek Cafe evicted from longtime Pine Avenue storefront
The family that founded the iconic local restaurant chain sold the Downtown location in 2023, and the new owner racked up tens of thousands in debt, court records show.
How the state sent Californians’ personal health data to LinkedIn
The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.
Long Beach man arrested on suspicion of defrauding FEMA for Eaton Fire relief money
He was able to get $28,286 in disaster relief before officials discovered he hadn’t actually rented a property in Altadena that was destroyed, authorities allege.
Long Beach tears down Old English Village at the Queen Mary, saying it will pave way for the future
The decaying tourist attraction will be replaced by parking and event space as the city prepares for an entertainment-focused vision along its shoreline.
Tens of thousands of LA County workers set to strike, affecting libraries, trash pickup and more
The union says it will be the first strike of its kind in LA County. The walkout is expected to last 48 hours.