Long Beach police say two homeless men were fatally shot last night on an embankment underneath the 710 Freeway just south of Del Amo Boulevard.
Posted inCrime
Man walking his bike across street killed in traffic collision, Long Beach police say
It happened around 6:05 p.m. Wednesday on Pacific Place near Wardlow Road, a corridor known for bad crashes.
Posted inMusic
Blues legend Buddy Guy to perform at Cerritos Center this weekend
“I’ve played a lotta places in my time, but I’m real glad to be bringin’ the blues to Cerritos,” Buddy Guy said. “Nothin’ like a good crowd and a loud guitar — let’s make it a night to remember!”
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a concert in the park and free showing of the ‘Minecraft’ movie
We’ve got some family-friendly outdoor activities for you this week, along with a comedy show and meditation session.
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Students without legal status have the right to attend public school. Will Trump change that?
Since last year about a half-dozen states have attempted to pass laws that would allow schools to charge tuition to noncitizens. None passed, but advocates said they plan to keep trying.
Posted inImmigration
Long Beach is absent from DOJ’s new list of sanctuary cities that could face lawsuits
Long Beach was included in a previous list in May. The city says federal funding could still be at risk.
Posted inBusiness
Ford unveils Long Beach design center, where it hopes to create the next EV truck
At the massive facility, the company is designing a mid-sized electric truck it wants on the market by 2027.
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A public drinking event meant business boomed at a few restaurants, but it was too late for another
Downtown business owners have been pushing to revitalize the area with events and activities. Two bars say a recent “entertainment zone” was exactly what they need.
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Settlement bars ICE from impersonating police to make home arrests
The agreement requires ICE officers in SoCal to wear visible identifiers on their clothing prominently identifying themselves as agents of ICE whenever they are wearing any “POLICE” identifier.
Posted inHealth
With typhus on the rise, Long Beach warns pet owners to guard against fleas
There have been localized outbreaks near Bixby Park and Junipero Beach, but cases have also been reported citywide, a Health Department official said.