A portion of The Promenade was shut down Wednesday morning while police tried to negotiate with the man.
Posted inCrime
Homeless man shot to death near Seventh and Alamitos, Long Beach police say
Police are still working to determine a motive for the slaying.
Posted inCity
Slow communication after water main break caused ‘fear, misinformation and distress,’ City Council says
Council members want to know why a warning about possibly contaminated water wasn’t sent out promptly.
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A 710 Freeway lane will close for 2 years, but traffic should be OK, port officials say
The closure is planned to begin in early November as crews begin work on $1.5 billion Port rail project.
Posted inFood
Chipotle with drive-thru pick-up lane opens Wednesday in Bixby Knolls
It replaces the Carl’s Jr. that had been at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and 37th Street for decades.
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Snoop Dogg accuser seeks sanctions, limits on pretrial inquiries
It’s the latest development in an ongoing lawsuit from a woman alleging she was sexually assaulted and then intimidated in an attempt to silence her.
Posted inElections
4th District City Council: A rematch between 2 well-established Long Beach politicians
Daryl Supernaw upended the political paradigm when he beat Herlinda Chico in 2015. They’re going head-to-head once again.
Posted inNews
Long Beach’s pro soccer team, LA Force, wins championship game in dramatic fashion
The match at Veterans Stadium against Irvine Zeta FC went all the way to penalty shootouts.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
Photos: Long Beach soars at the Festival of Flight with historic planes and family fun
The Festival of Flight drew thousands to the tarmac to check out decades of aerospace history, ride in a helicopter or have their face painted.
Posted inElections
Measure JB: Overhauling the city of Long Beach’s hiring system
The city currently has a hiring crisis, with record-high vacancies, leading to a heated debate about how to fix it.