One in every two American children under the age of 6 tested between late 2018 and early 2020 had detectable levels of lead in their blood. Studies show soil exposure is a major reason.
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City Council to decide on 2 outdoor patios proposed by Belmont Shore restaurants
Aroma di Roma and Open Sesame have applied to build permanent outdoor patios, but residents have raised concerns over limited parking in the area.
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Our best photos from 3 days at the 49th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Here are some of the best moments from the races as captured by the Long Beach Post’s photographers.
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Scott Dixon wins second career Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Dixon said it was one of the more stressful wins of his career, but he was relieved to be able to go all-out over the final two laps and secure the victory.
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Driver escapes armed robber in Long Beach, police say
“The victim fled and heard multiple gunshots behind him,” according to an LBPD statement.
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Blaze severely damages 2 homes on the Peninsula, Long Beach Fire Department says
Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the blaze, according to an LBFD captain.
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F/A-18 flyover planned Sunday during Grand Prix
Residents who live near Long Beach Airport can expect to hear louder-than-usual noise Sunday as the U.S. Navy conducts a flyover for the race.
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Ex-Customs and Border Protection worker pleads guilty in wife’s kidnapping death
The man — who was a civilian employee of CBP’s Long Beach office — admitted that he kidnapped his then-21-year-old wife on May 6, 2016 after suspecting she was having an affair with another man.
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16-year-old arrested in connection to shooting that occurred after large brawl at The Pike
The March 16 shooting drew widespread attention in part because it occurred shortly after a large-scale meetup at The Pike Outlets where young people ended up in a brawl.
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MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute gives Betty a second chance at life after being put on hospice
Betty Swartzentruber, now 90 years young, received lifesaving care from the cardiac specialists and surgeons at MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute. Betty learned to live with atrial fibrillation (AFib) for the majority of her senior life and managed her AFib symptoms with various medications and lifestyle modifications. However, earlier this year, Betty experienced complications from […]