February 2017 - Long Beach Local News

THREE ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MURDER

Long Beach, CA Long Beach Police announced, today, the latest arrests of those responsible for the 2016 murder of 16-year-old Geron Lacy. On Friday, February 24, 2017, detectives arrested 20-year-old…

LBLN February 28, 2017

Community Event Coverage On The Scene

Long Beach Mardi Gras 2017 Brings Hundreds To Shoreline Village Celebration For Charities

LBLN February 27, 2017

Community Local News

Port of Long Beach To Accept Community Sponsorship Applications

The Port of Long Beach will soon begin accepting applications for its community sponsorship program. Community groups may submit their sponsorship requests from Wednesday, March 1, through Friday, March 31.…

LBLN February 27, 2017

Local News Transportation

Metro Blue Line to get LBPD Security

With a unanimous 13-0 vote, the board of Metro, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted to approve a ratified contract to allow local law enforcement to secure the…

LBLN February 27, 2017

Sports

Dirtbags Finish off Sweep of Fordham

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- The Dirtbags took care of business with a 7-1 win on Sunday afternoon, finishing off a weekend sweep of the Fordham Rams. The game experienced a…

LBLN February 27, 2017

Crime Local News

DUI CHECKPOINT NETS ONE ARREST

Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, February 25, 2017. The checkpoint was located at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard…

LBLN February 27, 2017

Weather

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LBLN February 27, 2017

Weekly News

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LBLN February 25, 2017

Business Local News

Two Unite Here Local 11 Hotel Union Protesters Plea “No Contest” for Disturbing the Peace

Downtown Long Beach Controversial hotel labor union, Unite Here Local 11, has picketed at two Downtown Long Beach Hotels on Ocean Boulevard for over 2 years. The ongoing picketing at…

LBLN February 23, 2017

Local News

DUI Drivers License Checkpoint Planned By Long Beach Police This Weekend

The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday, February 25, 2017, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., in the East…

LBLN February 23, 2017

Weather

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LBLN February 20, 2017

Community Local News

Non Profit, Long Beach TAPS, Seeks To Increase Parking in Long Beach

Long Beach residents have long spoken about parking woes. The subject of parking comes up at various community meetings, social media forums, and is a source of contention. Being that…

LBLN February 17, 2017

Weather

Severe Storm To Hit Long Beach Starting Friday Morning

A powerful storm system is expected to bring several inches of rain and high winds, beginning Friday morning through Saturday morning. Rainfall totals could reach up to 3.9" and wind…

LBLN February 16, 2017

Community Events Local News

Beach Streets Open Street Event Coming to Long Beach State Area

East Long Beach will bustle with activity on Saturday, April 29, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, for the City’s fourth Beach Streets Open Street event, from Atherton Street up…

LBLN February 15, 2017

Business East Long Beach Local News

New Retail Center, Long Beach Exchange, Broke Ground in East Long Beach

Long Beach, CA Residents in east Long Beach are soon to see more retail in the neighborhood. This week, a retail center at Douglas Park called the Long Beach Exchange,…

LBLN February 15, 2017

Community Housing Local News

Rental scams at all time high in Long Beach, stay prepared with Joani Weir from Better Housing for Long Beach

LBLN February 15, 2017

Weather

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Weekly News

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LBLN February 11, 2017

Breaking News Local News

Arrests Made in Attacks Targeting Elderly Women

Long Beach Police announced Friday they made an arrest in connection with a series of robberies and assaults targeting the elderly in Long Beach. Chief Luna announced the arrest of…

LBLN February 10, 2017

Local News Robbery

Elderly Woman Robbed, Attacked in Her Long Beach Home

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LBLN February 9, 2017

Homelessness Local News

A Homeless Sales Tax, Los Angeles County Measure H, Supported By Long Beach City Council. Voters Will Decide On March 7, 2017 Ballot

Long Beach, CA The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to support Los Angeles County Measure H, the Los Angeles County Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness, on the…

LBLN February 9, 2017

Crime Local News

PUBLIC’S HELP SOUGHT IN IDENTIFYING A PERSON OF INTEREST IN A ROBBERY SERIES

The Long Beach Police Department would like to alert the community to incidents involving a male suspect responsible for multiple residential robberies and a subsequent sexual assault. Detectives are releasing…

LBLN February 9, 2017

Housing Local News

In An Effort To Explain Rising Rent Prices, A Group of Long Beach Landlords Write Letter To Tenants Citing Reasons

Long Beach, CA In an effort to explain rising rent prices, a group of Long Beach Landlords have written a letter to their tenants explaining their side of the story. …

LBLN February 8, 2017

Immigration Local News

Long Beach City Council Votes to Support Two “Sanctuary State” Bills

(Long Beach, CA) As the fight on immigration wages on in the country, last night, Long Beach City Council voted 7 - 0 (Council members Stacy Mungo and Dee…

LBLN February 8, 2017

Health

Oatmeal, the Miracle Breakfast

Wondering what healthy breakfast to eat when you are on the go in the morning? Look no further than oatmeal. This simple breakfast brings many health benefits to individuals and…

LBLN February 8, 2017

Homelessness Local News

Long Beach Continuum of Care Receives $7.6 Million Grant Award to Fight Homelessness

Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Continuum of Care (CoC) has been awarded $7.6 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to continue providing services to…

LBLN February 7, 2017

Local News

Alamitos Bay Closed Due to Sewage Spill Involving Los Angeles County Sanitation District

Long Beach, CA Long Beach City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, has ordered all swimming areas in Alamitos Bay closed to water contact, due to a sewage spill today involving…

LBLN February 6, 2017

Community Local News

Community Invited to Review Beach Concession Buildings Improvements

The community is invited to meet the architect and review the proposed designs for the renovations of the Alamitos, Junipero and Granada Beach Concession Buildings, during public meetings on Wednesday,…

LBLN February 6, 2017

Breaking News Fire

Family Displaced After Two-Alarm House Fire

Long Beach Fire Department responded to a 2nd alarm house fire Sunday, damaging a two-story home near Virginia Country Club in Long Beach, authorities said. The fire was reported at…

LBLN February 6, 2017

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City Politics Health Local News

California Endowment’s History of Funding Makes a Dent in Long Beach

The California Endowment, a not-for-profit, and largest private health foundation statewide has a mission to "expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities and to promote…

LBLN February 4, 2017

Weekly News

Weekly News Update 2/4/17

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LBLN February 4, 2017

Local News Sports

Long Beach State Opens Indoor Track & Field Season At Air Force Team Challenge

Long Beach State Opens Indoor Track & Field Season At Air Force Team Challenge The Long Beach State track and field team begins the 2017 indoor season at the Air…

LBLN February 2, 2017

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