Do you remember the firework that managed to blow a hole in a man’s bedroom — or the giant statue floating off the coast?
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Video: A young mother is missing; her family is determined to save her from human trafficking
Ruthey Smith’s family is desperate to find her. In a new video, they share their story.
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Normal people who did amazing things in Long Beach this year
Here’s just a few of the incredible locals we wrote about this year. Who else should be on this list?
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Miss World America 2024 brings joy and inspiration to young patients at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
Athenna Crosby, the newly crowned Miss World America 2024, brought joy and inspiration to patients and families at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach during a special visit. The 26-year-old American-Venezuelan model and actress, who will represent the United States at the 72nd Miss World pageant, spent her day brightening the holiday season for […]
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Police shoot at person with pellet gun in North Long Beach; nobody hurt, LBPD says
Police said they confronted the person after getting a call about someone with a gun on Atlantic Avenue.
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New law could help tenants facing eviction stay in their homes
Voters said no to expanded rent control, but tenants facing evictions will have more time to fight to keep their homes under a new California law.
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New York Times calls Long Beach’s Gusto Bread one of the best bakeries in the U.S.
If you’ve had their amazing sourdough bread or fresh pastries, it’s no surprise to hear Gusto is, once again, earning national acclaim.
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Notable deaths in 2024: A former city manager, an actor with LBCC roots and Jerry Pryor
These are just a few of the people we lost this year who helped make Long Beach into the city we know and love — in ways big and small.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including an Art Deco party and New Year’s celebrations
Do you have New Year’s Eve plans yet? We’ve got suggestions for that too.
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Long Beach to open winter shelter on Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, occupancy at the city’s shelter at 702 W. Anaheim St. will rise from 85 to 125 people. The expanded capacity will be in place through the end of March.