Long Beach Post

human trafficking

22 hours ago

Seal Beach man convicted in sex-trafficking scheme that lured women from Thailand

by City News Service in Crime

The scheme involving hundreds of women from Thailand who were given false promises of a better life and then forced into prostitution, authorities said.

City

car crash

December 13, 2018

5-vehicle crash shuts down majority of lanes on southbound 405 at Cherry Avenue

by Valerie Osier in City

Eight people were injured in the crash and three were transported to local hospitals, Long Beach Fire Department spokesman Jake Heflin said.

Arts & Culture

December 13, 2018

Then and Now: Long Beach Ballet dancers recall how ‘The Nutcracker’ changed everything

by Steve Lowery in Arts & Culture

Long Beach Ballet will perform "The Nutcracker" for the 36th year, at Long Beach Terrace Theater, starting Saturday, Dec. 15, and continuing through Dec. 23.

News

Los Cerritos Wetlands

December 13, 2018

Permit approved for oil drilling, wetlands restoration in southeast Long Beach

by Jason Ruiz in News

The deal has been heralded by city leaders as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Long Beach to gain back wetlands that would otherwise continue to languish as unused oil machinery storage. But environmentalists called it a thinly veiled oil expansion...

Arts & Culture

Aquarium of the Pacific

December 13, 2018

Artists help aquarium celebrate 20 years with upcoming exhibit

by Asia Morris in Arts & Culture

Painterly portraits of adorable otters, realistic renderings of leopard sharks, wondrous depictions of floating sea jellies, all will be on display starting this weekend at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Life

Filming

December 13, 2018

Another star turn for Naples’ frequently-filmed home

by Tim Grobaty in Life

In terms of filming, the young house (built in 1989) is an old pro. It has been featured (generally in Miami roles) in "Dexter," "CSI: Miami," "Major Crimes," "Jane the Virgin," and "Veronica Mars."

News

the long beach 30

December 13, 2018

PODCAST: Animal abuse, parking and homelessness with Jason Ruiz

by Mike Guardabascio and JJ Fiddler in News

Today we discuss a new lawsuit around the Capt. David Rosa tragedy and a horrific animal abuse case. We also talk about the Long Beach City Council's reports on parking and homelessness with Jason Ruiz.

Crime