He’s painting a 12-story mural in the heart of downtown; here’s his message of encouragement
Brian Peterson is undertaking a project that’s nearly twice as tall as his previous height record. It will end up being one of the most noticeable art pieces in Long Beach.
Electric bus battery catches fire in Long Beach Transit yard; official says it was an anomaly
Firefighters doused the battery in a dumpster full of water to make sure it didn’t further ignite.
Long Beach mayor unveils immigrant aid package, tariff relief fund in proposed budget
Uncertain about whether it will receive federal grants and fearing a consumer spending slowdown, the city is also moving toward leaner spending.
1-year-old accidentally killed by mother moving her car, Long Beach police say
Police said the tragedy occurred in the carport area of an apartment complex.
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Long Beach sets $29.50 minimum wage for airport, convention center workers
The “Olympic wage” increase is scheduled to kick in before the 2028 Summer Games arrive in Southern California.
Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva will challenge Sheriff Robert Luna in upcoming primary
Villanueva lost the top job to Luna in the 2022 race.
Sheriff’s training exercise set for Lakewood Center mall; expect loud noises, emergency vehicles
The training exercise was planned for the east wing of the center, between Kay Jewelers and Ulta Beauty.
City Council OKs idea of bringing minor league baseball team to Long Beach
If negotiations go smoothly, the new Long Beach Baseball Club could be playing at Blair Field as early as May.
In rare step, city threatens to condemn pair of neglected North Long Beach buildings
The city could soon move to demolish the buildings where people have repeatedly broken in and set up makeshift living spaces.
How the GOP budget bill will affect the cost of California health insurance
The GOP budget bill made significant changes to Covered California, which experts and insurers say will increase out-of-pocket costs for consumers.
Pentagon says it will withdraw the 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles
A Pentagon official said they “were instrumental in restoring order” after immigration protests. Local leaders said their arrival was nothing more than a political stunt.