The owner of the building at Pine Avenue and First Street has submitted plans to renovate the structure into residential units, including affordable housing.
Posted inCrime
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering homeless man in North Long Beach
Police said the victim and suspect were acquaintances, but they’re still trying to determine a motive for the killing.
Posted inFood
The Wicked Wolf, a fantastical art-centric cocktail lounge, starts offering tea-time hours
The Wicked Wolf is already a nightlife staple. Starting on Halloween, it will transform into a tea and coffee house during the day.
Posted inTrade & Transportation
State settles on 16-month closure of Vincent Thomas Bridge for major renovations
Caltrans considered keeping the bridge partially open but decided shutting it down completely was the fastest, safest option. Detours are still being worked out.
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Man shot during attempted robbery near Retro Row, Long Beach police say
Police said the man was on Cherry just north of Retro Row when the robber approached and shot him.
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Man accidentally shoots himself during fight, Long Beach police say
Police found a .40 caliber pistol at the scene, but the other man involved in the fight fled before officers arrived, according to the LBPD.
Posted inCity
Día de los Muertos parade returns Saturday to Downtown Long Beach
The parade will bring the party to Pine Avenue before kicking off a two-day festival at Marina Green Park.
Posted inNews
Illegal fireworks show startles Long Beach; scores of rockets launched from waterfront bridge
Local officials say they don’t know who is responsible for the large-scale display.
Posted inCrime
Police release video of sergeant shooting man accused of threatening people with BB gun
Police said the man was threatening to shoot people on a Downtown train platform before officers confronted him.
Posted inPublic Transit
Metro starts testing weapons detection system
Metro is expected to assess the technology through December and later explore whether to expand its use across other parts of the transit system.