Dozens of pandemic-era aid programs are ending as Long Beach confronts the loss of one-time federal funding and looming budget deficits.
Posted inNews
LA County settles DOJ lawsuit alleging disabled voters were excluded from casting ballots in person
A long-running civil rights investigation found that conditions at some vote centers prevented disabled residents from voting in person as far back as 2016, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Posted inCrime
Serial thieves stole thousands in merchandise from Nike store, 2ND & PCH, LBPD says
Police allege the pair repeatedly targeted certain stores during a string of at least a dozen thefts.
Posted inCrime
Long Beach man pleads guilty to role in $2.7M jewelry store heist in Beverly Hills
During the heist, the robber’s cell phone fell out of his pocket while he smashed the store’s window. It was later recovered by law enforcement.
Posted inCrime
Driver dead after crashing into bridge guardrail on Studebaker Road, police say
Police said the driver crashed at high speed after hitting the guardrail just south of Loynes Drive around 1:40 a.m.
Posted inNews
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into Cambodia Town pharmacy
The owner of the pharmacy said he’s run the business for 30 years and has seen an increase in crashes at the intersection.
Posted inFood
Flamin’ Curry — known for flavorful, affordable Indian food — opens second Long Beach location
The restaurant grinds its own spices every day. The smell that now wafts through the Cal Heights neighborhood is already drawing in customers.
Posted inHealth
Measles case confirmed in visitor who traveled to LAX
County health officials are warning people who may have been around the person while they were infectious.
Posted inNews
Long Beach’s northbound Shoemaker Bridge to close for weekend repairs
Be ready for detours on Saturday and Sunday.
Posted inCrime
1 killed, 4 hurt when Long Beach woman crashes into cars on freeway shoulder, CHP says; DUI suspected
Five people were standing near a stopped BMW and a stopped Hyundai that had pulled over onto the right shoulder when the Long Beach woman crashed into them, according to the CHP.