“Vagrancy, homelessness, graffiti, trash, human feces, alcohol, needles, all of it,” said Donna Bergeron-Birge, a retired teacher who lives near Barton Elementary and watches children walk near the tracks each morning.
Posted inNews
Long Beach residents can now drop off unwanted mattresses, free of charge
The city is trying to cut down on illegal dumping of mattresses. Residents can now drop them off 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at a recycling center near Drake Park.
Sponsored
Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital completes first LA County Pediatric Inspire® procedure
MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach completed Los Angeles’ first two pediatric Inspire® procedures helping children with Down syndrome suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Inspire is an FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea device that can help treat and prevent sleep apnea for Down syndrome children who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) […]
Posted inNews
More extreme heat + more people = danger in these California cities. ‘Will it get as hot as Death Valley?’
Inland communities with big population booms will experience the most extreme heat days under climate change projections. The combination puts more people at risk — and many cities are unprepared.
Posted inNews
City to give loans to homeowners who want to build ADUs — but there’s a catch
In its quest to increase the availability of affordable housing, Long Beach is offering interest-free loans of up to $250,000 for homeowners who want to build ADUs — but the units have to be rented to low income residents.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
Parkers’ Lighthouse marks 40 years in Shoreline Village with throwback menu
In commemoration of its four decades in Long Beach, the three-story restaurant within view of the Queen Mary is bringing back a few items each month through the end of the year.
Posted inNews
Triple digits possible in Long Beach; city extends hours at cooling centers
The city health officer issued a heat alert Thursday as temperatures could reach up to 102 degrees by Friday.
Posted inNews
Long Beach felon kills bystander in crash, escapes custody, authorities say
Law enforcement officers captured Noe Banuelos for the second time after he was seen on an abandoned golf course in Riverside County.
Posted inNews
In rare public salary debate, City Council blocks path to 9th raise for civil service director
Council members rebuffed a request that would’ve allowed her salary to reach as high as $275,002.
Posted inNews
New roller skating rink, basketball court open at Junipero Beach next week
After months of construction, a grand unveiling is planned for Sept. 14.