The shelter was placed under quarantine on March 17, and as a result, guests were restricted from leaving the facility through at least Wednesday, March 22.
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Army private from Long Beach found dead after complaining of sexual harassment
The U.S. Army confirmed the death of Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz, 20, in a statement on Thursday, saying “no foul play was evident.”
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Seal Beach police release video of officer shooting man in January
In accordance with state law, the Seal Beach Police Department released roughly three minutes of video footage from a police officer’s body-worn camera, as well as excerpts of a 911 call prior to the shooting.
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Exhibit in honor of slain bishop opens at Downtown LA cathedral
The chapel features an exhibit of photos of David O’Connell’s family and ministry, an assortment of his liturgical vestments such as his chasuble, miter and pectoral cross, as well as personal items such as handwritten notes.
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City Council to weigh ban on ‘targeted protests’ near people’s homes
The Long Beach City Council will discuss on Tuesday a proposed law that would ban “targeted protests” from happening within 300 feet of a person’s home.
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2 teens arrested in slaying of 17-year-old at Silverado Park basketball court, police say
The teenagers, whose names were not released because they are juveniles, were taken into custody Thursday on suspicion of murdering Khalil Saleem, whose death shook the community in January.
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Man who’d been stabbing himself dies in custody after officers Tase, handcuff him, LBPD says
Police said they Tasered a man to try to get him to stop stabbing himself. He later died at the hospital, according to the LBPD.
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Annual fair in honor of Cesar E. Chavez coming tomorrow
The event will feature live cultural performances, family fun activities, job training and career pathway opportunities as well as free citizenship resources and assistance.
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Long Beach to open 50 overnight parking spaces to unhoused people near the Queen Mary
Beginning March 20, the city is expanding its Safe Parking Program to offer 50 overnight parking spaces in a parking lot near the Queen Mary. The site will have security officers, a pet relief area, hand-washing facilities and restrooms.
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Planning Commission approves expansion of Holy Innocents School in Long Beach
The Holy Innocents School in Long Beach’s Wrigley neighborhood could soon begin a three-phase expansion of its property on Pacific Avenue that will transform the existing school to accommodate more students and make room for a new church.