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Man Dead after Confrontation at Elementary School
Bruce DD & CSULB have a unique relationship in support of athletes, find out how with Bill Lovelace
State Grants Port of Long Beach Record Sum for Zero-Emissions Future
Join the Port of Long Beach for Green Port Fair

Long Beach Local News This Week 8/21/25

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Bruce DD Mac Rae @bruceddmacrae and California Sta

Bruce DD Mac Rae @bruceddmacrae and California State University, Long Beach @csulongbeach have a unique relationship in the support of scholar athletes. Find out how and why with Bill Lovelace @djlovelace. #longbeach #csulb #longbeachstate

State Grants @portoflongbeach Record Sum for Zero-

State Grants @portoflongbeach Record Sum for Zero-Emissions Future.

California State Transportation Agency officials earlier this month announced a $383.35 million grant for the Port of Long Beach to complete a series of construction and clean-air technology projects aimed at accelerating the transformation to zero-emissions operations and enhancing the reliability and efficiency of cargo movement.

As part of the state’s Port and Freight Infrastructure Program, nearly $225 million will fund a variety of zero-emissions cargo-moving equipment and supportive infrastructure projects across the Port of Long Beach, and include “top handlers” and other manually operated cargo-handling equipment, as well as tugboats and locomotives. The sum is the single largest grant the Port has ever received to support the zero-emissions goals of the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan Update.

Additionally, $158.4 million of the state grant will go toward the planned Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, which will shift more cargo from trucks to on-dock rail, where containers are taken to and from marine terminals by trains. The $1.57 billion facility will be built in phases, with construction scheduled to begin in 2024 and be completed in 2032.

Join the @portoflongbeach for Green Port Fair, Sat

Join the @portoflongbeach for Green Port Fair, Saturday Oct. 7

Find out how the Port of Long Beach is working to become the world's first zero-emissions port at the Green Port Fair, a FREE family-friendly event on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harry Bridges Memorial Park, next to the Queen Mary in Long Beach.

The event features free harbor tours (for the first 600 sign-ups), live music and dance, zero-emissions equipment, beer and wine garden, a variety of food available for purchase, a fireboat demonstration, information booths, kids' activities including train rides, face painting, touch tanks from the Aquarium of the Pacific and much more. Also, follow the Green Treat Trail for free goodies!

Free parking and bike valet, or take the free Passport from downtown Long Beach. More info at polb.com/greenportfair.

1932 vs. 2018 #longbeach

1932 vs. 2018 #longbeach

Hurricane Hilary, on path toward Long Beach, could

Hurricane Hilary, on path toward Long Beach, could bring severe rain.

A storm headed in the direction of Southern California grew into a hurricane on Thursday and later strengthened to a major Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center reported.

It is expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the state as a tropical storm after hitting Mexico.

While Hilary is expected to weaken as it approaches, the remnants could still bring several inches of rain and potential flooding to the area.

Hilary could dump more than a year's worth of rain in parts of Long Beach. Because of the threat, a rare high risk, Level 4 of 4, of excessive rainfall has been issued for parts of California. It's the first time a high risk high surf has been issued for the area.

On Sept. 25, 1939, a tropical storm made landfall between San Diego and Long Beach, resulting in 50 mph winds and flooding that likely killed at least 45 people.

And in 1978, the remnants of Hurricane Norman made landfall near Long Beach, though by then, the storm had been downgraded to a tropical depression.

For more information about sandbags, call (562) 570-2525 or email cert@longbeach.gov.

Air Force selects Long Beach startup for $235 mill

Air Force selects Long Beach startup for $235 million prototype aircraft project.

The Department of the U.S. Air Force selected JetZero for the next phase of a blended wing body prototype aircraft project Aug. 16.

Based in Long Beach, CA, JetZero holds a prominent place in the history of the Blended Wing Body (BWB) design, being founded by the aviation trailblazers responsible for the invention of the original BWB. In 2023, this California-based startup unveiled its Z5 project, which has the potential to accommodate 250 passengers. An aircraft of this type would have a wingspan slightly greater than a Boeing 747 and could operate from existing airport terminals.

The goal of the contract is to demonstrate the capabilities of BWB technology, giving the Department of Defense and commercial industry more options for their future air platforms.

More info on our website longbeachlocalnews.com

Two dead, Three injured in Boat Fire. The boat fi

Two dead, Three injured in Boat Fire.

The boat fire broke out around 5:48 p.m. Saturday when it had just fueled up or was about to fuel up.

Firefighters said two women died at the scene, while the other victims in the fire, two men and a woman, were taken to the hospital for burn injuries. All people onboard the 35-foot boat are thought to be in their 60’s.

A 35’ pleasure craft was well involved with fire upon the arrival of Long Beach Fire department. The fire occurred in close proximity to the fuel dock near Fire Station 21.

Five patients were involved in the incident. There are two confirmed fatalities, and three other patients have sustained burn-related injuries and have been treated and transported to local area hospitals by paramedics.

The fire required multiple land-based and marine-based resources to extinguish the fire. The fire has been extinguished, and resources continue to operate at the incident. Mutual aid was requested and received by @ocfireauthority to provide additional resources at the scene of the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Video by @longbeachfire

@longbeachcity encourages residents to reduce the

@longbeachcity encourages residents to reduce the number of non-emergency calls to 9-1-1 Dispatchers through new educational campaign

The City of Long Beach Department of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, responsible for the delivery of the City’s Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services, is launching their “Help Us Help You” campaign to reduce the number of non-emergency calls answered by 9-1-1 Dispatchers. Through the educational campaign, the City encourages residents to “‘Help Us’ reduce the number of non-emergency calls answered by 9-1-1 dispatchers, so the City can ‘Help You’ by more quickly answering and responding to emergency calls for service.”

Last year, Long Beach 9-1-1 Public Safety Dispatchers received more than 575,000 calls, which equates to 1,575 calls per day, or 65 calls every hour. Of these calls, 50-percent were for non-emergency assistance. In May 2022, the City launched a non-emergency phone tree to connect callers directly to a pre-recorded list of commonly requested non-emergency City services in effort to alleviate the inundation of non-emergency calls and provide dispatchers with additional time to assist residents requiring immediate police, fire or emergency medical services. While the non-emergency phone tree has helped alleviate 9-1-1 phone traffic, there is still a need to reduce the number of incoming non-emergency calls on the emergency line.

The “Help Us Help You” campaign will educate the community on how to connect to non-emergency City services without the assistance of a 9-1-1 Dispatcher by highlighting, easily accessible resources to residents.

Featured resources include the Go Long Beach app, where users can report non-emergency issues including graffiti, potholes and illegally dumped items; the non-emergency phone tree (562.435.6711); and the newly launched “One Call to City Hall,” which enables residents to access non-emergency services through a single phone number (562.570.5000). "Help Us Help You” will also promote a database where residents can access a wide variety of common non-emergency City services through the City’s “Who Do I Call” web-based directory.

Employee fatally shot at Long Beach gas station.

Employee fatally shot at Long Beach gas station.

Long Beach Police are searching for a gunman who shot and killed a Valero gas station employee Tuesday night.

LBPD Officers responded to a shooting call just before 10pm at 6900 block of Atlantic Avenue and found a man who had been shot in the upper body, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

The victim was taken to the hospital where he later died. Police have not officially identified the man, but witnesses identified him as an employee of a Valero gas station.

A motive for the shooting is also unknown.

Anyone with information was asked to call the Long Beach Police Department at 562-435-6711.

#breakingnews A small aircraft has crashed into a

#breakingnews A small aircraft has crashed into a building at the Long Beach airport. The pilot only suffered minor injuries and was able to walk away. #longbeach

Blazing the Trail with Smokin' Flavors: Saddle Up

Blazing the Trail with Smokin' Flavors: Saddle Up for a Cambodian Cowboy BBQ Experience in Long Beach! @battambongbbq

Long Beach Police Investigate 3 Shootings July 4th

Long Beach Police Investigate 3 Shootings July 4th.

Long Beach Police officers investigate a hit-shooting – On July 4, 2023, at approximately 7:54 p.m., LBPD officers were dispatched to the 6500 block of Indiana Avenue regarding a hit-shooting. Upon arrival, officers located evidence, including bullet casings and strike marks, indicating a shooting occurred. Responding officers were notified that a male adult victim related to the incident was being transported to a local hospital for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the lower body. The victim stated he was walking in an alleyway near the 6500 block of Indiana Avenue when an unknown vehicle driven by an unknown male suspect approached him from behind and began discharging a firearm towards the victim, striking him. Additionally, a vehicle occupied by two adult victims, male and female, along with a female juvenile victim, was struck. None of these victims were injured. The suspect fled towards an unknown direction prior to officers’ arrival. No additional injuries were reported. The motive for the shooting nor additional suspect information is known at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

SWAT officers investigate a no-hit shooting – On July 4, 2023, at approximately 6:29 p.m., LBPD officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of Cherry Ave regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located evidence, including bullet casings and strike marks, indicating a shooting occurred. The preliminary investigation revealed a verbal altercation occurred between multiple individuals in the parking lot area of a supermarket. During the altercation, a male adult suspect from the group discharged a firearm before fleeing the scene on foot. No injuries were reported. Believing the suspect was possibly inside the supermarket, officers established a perimeter, and officers from the SWAT team responded to the scene. Officers searched and cleared the lot and business and deemed the area safe. The investigation is ongoing.

On July 4, 2023 at approximately 11:47 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1900 of Chestnut Avenue regarding a shots call, later determined to be a shooting into an inhabited dwelling.

Have a safe July 4th Long Beach! #longbeach

Have a safe July 4th Long Beach! #longbeach

Doctor’s Guide to Preventing Drowning and Ensuri

Doctor’s Guide to Preventing Drowning and Ensuring Water Safety with @millerchildrens

Two Aquatic Playgrounds now open for Summer. The

Two Aquatic Playgrounds now open for Summer.

The City of Long Beach opened the popular inflatable “Wibit” aquatic playgrounds at Alamitos Beach and Bayshore Avenue this summer, offering residents and visitors of these Long Beach beaches free, family-friendly fun and active water play all summer long through Monday, Sept. 4.

“These Wibit playgrounds will provide the community with free fun in the water activities during the hot days of summer,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “We continue to enhance the beauty, safety and recreation at our City beaches to create welcoming environments the entire family can enjoy.”

The Alamitos Beach Wibit – located south of Ocean Boulevard and east of Shoreline Drive—includes multiple floating play structures such as springboards, bouncers, monkey bars and other elements to encourage water play. The Bay Shore Avenue Wibit—located at 5415 East Ocean Boulevard—includes multiple climbing structures, bouncers and domes.

“Last summer, our shoreline was a major destination for family-friendly fun in the sun, thanks to the Alamitos Beach Wibit floating playground,” said Vice Mayor Cindy Allen. “We’re so excited to welcome it back again this year for our residents and visitors to enjoy all summer long.”

“Bring your beach gear and get ready for an amazing summer of family play on the water at these floating playgrounds,” said Third District Councilmember Kristina Duggan. “I look forward to seeing everyone at the Bay Shore Avenue Wibit.”

The following rules will apply to all participants during Long Beach Lifeguard supervised hours of operation, daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at each aquatic playground location:

All participants (adults and children) are required to pass a swim test prior to accessing waterplay features.
Each child under 9 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Life jackets and personal floatation devices are not permitted while utilizing waterplay features.

More info on our website.

#longbeach

Hundreds Gather for Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle-Pe

Hundreds Gather for Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle-Pedestrian Path Opening at Port of Long Beach

The new Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle-Pedestrian Path and Ocean Boulevard Connector opened to the public on May 20, offering a unique recreational experience at the Port of Long Beach while also honoring the memory of a prominent cycling advocate.

Hundreds of cyclists and walkers joined Bixby family members and federal, state, local and Port officials who gathered at the Long Beach Civic Center Plaza for a grand opening ceremony, bicycle procession to the new paths, and a ribbon cutting and inaugural crossing for the two connected bike-walk paths at the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge.

Teaching Accent Reduction at @lbcitycollege Mauree

Teaching Accent Reduction at @lbcitycollege Maureen Mason, Department Head & Professor, ESL ASL & Linguistics.

#lbln #longbeachlocalnews #lbc #longbeach #lbcc #longbeachcitycollege #esl #englishasasecondlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage #linguistics
#language #accentreduction #accent

Magnitude 2.9 earthquake felt in Long Beach. #long

Magnitude 2.9 earthquake felt in Long Beach. #longbeach #earthquake

LBPD Shoot Stabbing and Assault Suspect in Belmont

LBPD Shoot Stabbing and Assault Suspect in Belmont Shore

Officer Involved Shooting in Belmont Shore After R

Officer Involved Shooting in Belmont Shore After Reports of 4 People Assaulted by man with screwdriver.

The incident was reported just before noon in the 4600 block of East 2nd Street, according to Long Beach police.

Witnesses on the scene reported 4 people being assaulted by a man with a screwdriver. It’s not clear how the officer-involved shooting occurred. The victims and suspect were transported by Long Beach Fire.

No further details about the incident have been released.

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