A neighbor tried to slow the blaze with a pair of fire extinguishers, but flames quickly erupted through the house.
Posted inHealth
Long Beach to President Biden: can we have our $25.8 million now?
At the height of the pandemic, Long Beach fronted millions of dollars worth of medical services and supplies, counting on being reimbursed later. In a letter to the president at the start of the year, officials said they’ve gotten less than half of what they paid.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including the annual MLK Day celebration
There’s also a night market where kids can come meet Bluey and a political satire show that’ll keep you laughing.
Posted inCrime
64-year-old shot to death at retirement home, Long Beach police say
A 30-year-old man who lived with the victim was arrested on suspicion of murder, according to authorities.
Posted inClimate Change
California abandons diesel truck ban and other clean-air rules before Trump is sworn in
Because Trump is unlikely to approve them, California has no choice but to abandon its groundbreaking rules for zero-emission trucks and cleaner locomotives.
Posted inCity
Queen Mary amphitheater to open this fall, anchoring world-class ‘entertainment hub,’ mayor says in State of the City
Rex Richardson said his vision for Long Beach includes solidifying it as a premier waterfront music destination — doubling down on tourism and entertainment as the city transitions away from oil.
Posted inNews
DeForest Park’s bathroom burned in June; it still hasn’t been replaced — to residents’ frustration
Without adequate facilities, neighbors say some parkgoers resort to finding a tree or a bush. The city says it’s still working on plans for a new restroom.
Posted inNews
Santa Ana winds return today; Long Beach expects to see only mild gusts
Other parts of LA County are bracing for renewed fire danger. Long Beach will be mostly shielded from the winds.
Posted inNews
Union plans to picket State of the City speech amid convention center wage dispute
Unite Here Local 11 members also voted to authorize a strike at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center.
Posted inNews
What is Long Beach’s wildfire risk? An emergency management expert weighs in
Long Beach isn’t immune to the possibility of catastrophic fires. We asked a CSULB professor who studies them to lay out our greatest risks.