The amount of rain is still fluctuating, but the most likely outcome has Long Beach receiving about a half-inch to an inch of rain spread over Sunday and Monday, officials said.
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Rescue Mission begins work on new shelter for boys who age out of foster care
The shelter, named the Timothy House, will expand the Rescue Mission to serve young men age 18-24.
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Long Beach Food, Music, and Art Festival raises over $20,000 for Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Institute
Long Beach Food, Art & Music (FAM) Festival organizers, including Lauren and Phillip Pretty – the sibling duo behind the Michelin-rated Heritage Restaurant – joined Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital leadership for a special $20,000 check presentation in support of the Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Institute. After finalizing the event’s financial results, the organizers of […]
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Hundreds of volunteers count city’s homeless, and assess needs
Last year, Long Beach identified 3,376 homeless individuals, a decline of 2.1% from the previous years — and the first decrease since 2017.
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Crews douse brush fire in Seal Beach near the 405-605 interchange
Because of dry, windy conditions, the Orange County Fire Authority “threw everything” at the blaze, according to a spokesperson for the agency.
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California leaders reject Trump administration order to allow immigration enforcement in schools
In Long Beach, the school district said it is “committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.”
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Congressman Robert Garcia vows to ‘push back’ against slowdowns on federal aid for wildfire victims
In his new committee assignment, the Long Beach Democrat said he will champion the city’s projects while combating the threat of conditions placed on FEMA disaster relief funds.
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California is investigating OpenAI’s conversion to a for-profit company
The state’s attorney general asked the company how it plans to transfer assets out of its charitable nonprofit.
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Victim says brutal stabbing at Long Beach farmers market was random, unprovoked
Still recovering in the ICU, Kenta Sasakado said he was stabbed over and over for no apparent reason after he made eye contact with the attacker.
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Introducing a new column: Theater News. This week: What’s on near you
Do you realize just how much theater is thriving in Long Beach? Longtime reviewer Anita W. Harris can be your new guide.