Pedestrian killed in traffic collision on Ocean Boulevard, authorities say
The crash occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Ocean Boulevard at Ninth Place, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.
Trump administration cuts LGBTQ+ support from youth suicide hotline
Currently, those who call 988 and press 3 are connected with counselors who are specifically trained to assist LGBTQ+ youth. But, now, funding for that option will end.
Truck driver run over by his own semi when it’s rear-ended, Long Beach police say
The driver was killed in the accident on Pier T Avenue, police said.
Long Beach City Council votes to mandate more staffing at self-checkout lanes
The city will soon require grocery and drug stores to staff a minimum number of employees at self-checkout counters. They say the move will deter theft.
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Trump lawyers call his decision to send troops to LA ‘unreviewable’ by U.S. courts
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s legal team calls President Trump’s arguments for deploying troops to Los Angeles “terrifying.” The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals today heard the case.
Youth can get free summer meals in Long Beach while school is out; here’s where
Thousands of local kids rely on reduced-price lunches at school every day. Here’s where they can still get free, healthy food during the summer.
Homelessness is top of mind for many Californians. Why does the proposed budget eliminate funding for it?
California’s main source of homelessness funding would drop from $1 billion last year to $0 this year in the proposed state budget.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder in fatal West Long Beach shooting, police say
Police are still trying to uncover a motive.
Police establish barricade around PCH motel; 2 arrested
The incident began when officers conducted a traffic stop at about 8:10 p.m. Friday in the area of Redondo Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway, authorities said.
Thousands turn out for No Kings Day to protest Trump after a week of ICE raids spark outrage
Police briefly closed portions of Ocean Boulevard — a smaller crowd walked to Downtown, then returned to Alamitos Beach — but otherwise no incidents were reported.
Fear of ICE is driving local immigrants away from school, work, even the grocery store
Students, nonprofit leaders and medical providers say a wide swath of Long Beach has gone into hiding amid Trump’s crackdown.