“These false claims resulted in badly needed disaster-relief money being denied to actual wildfire victims while these defendants allegedly used property information to illegally line their own pockets,” prosecutors said.
Posted inHealth
How Long Beach plans to shrink its biggest, longest-standing homeless encampment, the LA River
The state recently awarded Long Beach $11 million to help pay for its most ambitious encampment resolution plan to date. Most of it will pay for motel rooms and other temporary shelter space.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a St. Patrick’s Day party and stunning ballet
Local performances also abound this weekend.
Posted inCrime
Man who shot into empty Bixby Knolls motel room turns himself in, police say
Police said the gunfire was reported just before 2 p.m. today — sending officers rushing to the scene on Long Beach Boulevard.
Posted inCrime
Wanted Long Beach man leads Seal Beach police on high-speed pursuit, authorities say
The wild chase ended after he tried to carjack another driver on the freeway, police said.
Posted inTrade & Transportation
Long Beach Airport launches new search tool to help passengers book their trips
Powered by KAYAK, it allows users to search flights, compare options and explore hotel and rental car deals all in one place.
Posted inHealth
Thought inflation was bad? Health insurance premiums are rising even faster
California businesses saw employees’ monthly family insurance premiums rise nearly $1,000 over a 15-year period, more than double the pace of inflation.
Posted inMusic
Why legendary record store Fingerprints is moving away from Downtown Long Beach
Avoiding construction and a parking crunch, Fingerprints is headed to a new storefront in Bixby Knolls.
Posted inParks & Rec
Long-awaited outdoor roller rink now open at Junipero Beach
Long Beach’s latest beachfront amenity is finally here.
Posted inFood
Paris Baguette bakery-café to open at The Pike
The eatery will take over the former T-Mobile space between Kalaveras and The Auld Dubliner.