March 2017 - Long Beach Local News

Long Beach Councilwoman Announces New Diagonal Parking Spaces

Long Beach, CA Lena Gonzalez, City Councilwoman of the 1st District whose area includes the Washington Neighborhood, West PAC neighborhood, and parts of Downtown Long Beach including Willmore City, the…

LBLN March 31, 2017

California Legislature Local News Politics

Governor Jerry Brown Proposes Gas Tax Hike to Fix California Roads

Sacramento, California Long Beach residents may be seeing another tax hike, but this time at the gas pumps. The Democratically controlled California Legislature is proposing to raise 52 billion dollars…

LBLN March 30, 2017

Business Development Local Economy

City Place Un-Named, Seven New Tenants and Two New Projects Announced For Six-Block Mixed-Use District

Long Beach, CA Shooshani Developers today announced that the retail area between Long Beach Boulevard and Pine Avenue from 3rd Street to 6th Street currently known as City Place is…

LBLN March 29, 2017

Celebrity Events Local News

Emerson Fittipaldi, Tommy Kendall to be Inducted Into Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame

Long Beach, CA Two legendary drivers with proud histories at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach – Emerson Fittipaldi and Tommy Kendall – will be inducted into the Long…

LBLN March 29, 2017

Community

Hiring Event for Long Beach Grand Prix And Beyond

Culinary Staffing Service is looking to hire (multiple positions available) for the Long Beach Grand Prix and beyond. Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 9:00am 3447 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach 90807…

LBLN March 29, 2017

Business Local Economy Tourism

Long Beach Hospitality Alliance 1st Annual Job Fair Coming to Town

Long Beach, CA On Thursday, April 13th from 12pm to 4pm, the Long Beach Hospitality Alliance is putting on a job fair for individuals looking for a career in hospitality…

LBLN March 28, 2017

Events Politics

People’s State of the City Event to Advocate for Long Beach To Be A Sanctuary

Long Beach, CA Building Healthy Communities, a funded 10-year public health initiative by the California Endowment, LAANE (Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy), and other groups are advocating for…

LBLN March 27, 2017

Community

Students, Families Encouraged to Participate in First Annual Walk to School Day on Wednesday, March 29

Long Beach, CA Students and their families are encouraged to participate in the first annual Long Beach Walk to School Day, on Wednesday, March 29, to promote walking and pedestrian…

LBLN March 27, 2017

Business Education

Downtown Long Beach Alliance Offering Entrepreneur and Small Business Education Series

Long Beach, CA Starting Saturday April 1st, The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is offering a free six-week Entrepreneur and Small Business Education Series in partnership with California State University,…

LBLN March 27, 2017

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LBLN March 27, 2017

Education Events Local News

Long Beach RoboTech Fest 2017

Long Beach, Ca Long Beach, Calif. -- March 8, 2017 – On April 2, 2017, parents and children of all ages will descend on the Long Beach City College campus from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make slime, operate robots, attend hands-on workshops, and explore their interests in…

LBLN March 26, 2017

Business Local News Real Estate

Long Beach Sees Expansion of Big Business

Long Beach, CA As small business corridors continue to grow and flourish in Long Beach, bigger businesses are also seeing expansion and growth. This is happening across the city as new business…

LBLN March 26, 2017

Long Beach Opinion

Should any form of bullying be allowed in Long Beach schools?

Welcome to our new series, question of the week, where we ask our viewers what you think on important issues to you and your family here in Long Beach. This…

LBLN March 26, 2017

Local News

Improving Motorcyle Safety Aim Of Long Beach Police Department Operation

Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Police Department will conduct a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on Sunday, March 26, 2017, in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. Extra…

LBLN March 25, 2017

Missing Person

(Update Found Safe) Long Beach Poly High Student Missing

Long Beach, CA #UPDATE Jasmine has been found and she is now safe with her family. Rodney Howard posted this message earlier today about his daughter Jasmine Howard's disappearance: "My…

LBLN March 25, 2017

Men's Volleyball Sports

No. 1 Long Beach State Drops Five-Set Contest at No. 3 BYU

PROVO, Utah – The top-ranked Long Beach State men’s volleyball team battled hard in front of a crowd of more than 5,000 at the Smith Fieldhouse in Provo, Utah, but…

LBLN March 25, 2017

Community Homelessness

Hands That Help Our Community, The Long Beach Rescue Mission

Long Beach Rescue Mission is a place of healing and hope serving the emergency needs of the hungry and homeless of the greater Long Beach area through shelter and food…

LBLN March 24, 2017

Local News

DUI Drivers License Checkpoint Planned This Weekend By Long Beach Police

Long Beach Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, March 25, 2017, as part of its ongoing commitment to lowering deaths and injuries upon our streets and highways.…

LBLN March 24, 2017

Breaking News

Two Long Beach Walmarts Receive Multiple Bomb Threats

https://youtu.be/0c5JXWn5X-8 #UPDATE: 4:15pm LBPD has cleared the scene and both stores re-opened. #Breakingnews Two Long Beach Walmarts receive multiple bomb threats. Long Beach Police Department evacuated Walmart Long Beach -…

LBLN March 23, 2017

Education Local News

PBS SOCAL REMINDS KIDS THERE IS STILL TIME TO ENTER PBS KIDS WRITER CONTEST

Los Angeles, CA PBS SoCal KOCE urges Los Angeles area children to enter the PBS KIDS Writers Contest before the April 30, 2017 deadline. The annual contest is a local…

LBLN March 23, 2017

Politics

California State Senator Ricardo Lara Announces Run For State Insurance Commissioner 2018

California When one election season ends, a new one begins. This is the case with a big announcement recently by State Senator Ricardo Lara on his run for California State…

LBLN March 23, 2017

Attractions Community Local News

Queen Mary Island $250 Million Master Plan Development Announced

LONG BEACH, Calif., March 22, 2017 Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm Urban Commons today revealed the vision behind the $250 million, all-inclusive entertainment destination coming to…

LBLN March 22, 2017

Breaking News Crime Local News

Shooting Leaves Man, Woman Wounded In North Long Beach

LBLN March 21, 2017

Business Local News

“Light Up Pine Avenue Sign” Event to Be Held This Week

Long Beach, CA You may have noticed a new archway sign installed onto Pine Avenue recently. This Friday night, March 24th at 6:30pm, Mayor Robert Garcia, Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez, and…

LBLN March 21, 2017

Local News

Joan Lind Van Blom Bridge Dedication

Long Beach, CA Saturday March 25th at 11 AM Councilwoman Price will be hosting the official dedication of the Alamitos Bay Bridge on Pacific Coast Highway between Loynes and 2nd…

LBLN March 21, 2017

Community Local News On The Scene

NAACP Long Beach Hosted Dialogue for Youth of Color with Law Enforcement

The Long Beach Branch NAACP is pleased to announce the Youth of Color with Law Enforcement- Part II. This is a nationwide project that is replicated to promote positive interaction…

LBLN March 20, 2017

Weather

Two Storms Heading For Southern California

Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Tuesday Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Southeast…

LBLN March 20, 2017

Local News

SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Cargo Set To Leave Long Beach Airport After Return To Earth

SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft samples will depart from the Long Beach Airport to Houston Monday, airport officials announced Friday. (Video courtesy of NASA) On Sunday, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth and splashed down in…

LBLN March 20, 2017

Long Beach Opinion

Is Long Beach better off than it was 10 years ago?

Welcome to our new series, question of the week, where we ask our viewers what you think on important issues to you and your family here in Long Beach. This…

LBLN March 20, 2017

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LBLN March 20, 2017

Dining

RESTAURATION ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CHEF PHILIP PRETTY

Long Beach, CA Restauration, a popular dining destination on 4th Street’s “Retro Row”, has a formed a new partnership of the restaurant with Chef Philip Pretty, proprietor Dana Tanner announced today.…

LBLN March 19, 2017

Weekly News

Long Beach Local News with Melissa McGinnis

LBLN March 18, 2017

Local News

UPDATE: Kelvin Anderson Owner of the VIP Records gets to keep the iconic sign

UPDATE: Kelvin Anderson Sr. owner of the WORLD FAMOUS V.I.P. RECORDS IN LONG BEACH gets to keep the sign thanks to the response of the public and our Mayor Robert…

LBLN March 16, 2017

Sports

Long Beach State Ramsey Romano Hits First Career Home Run in Dirtbags Shutout Win

https://youtu.be/YHrmtxxXaZY LONG BEACH, Calif. -- The Dirtbags played perhaps their most complete game of the season in a convincing 7-0 win over No. 3 TCU (12-4) on Tuesday night…

LBLN March 15, 2017

Attractions City Event Local News

Councilwoman Suzie Price Invites Public To Grand Opening for Marina Vista Park.

Long Beach, CA Saturday March 18th at 10 AM Councilwoman Price will be hosting a grand opening for the new sport court in Marina Vista Park. This project came about…

LBLN March 15, 2017

Business Local News

Petition Started to Help Small Business Owner of VIP Records Keep His Historic Sign

Central Long Beach You may have seen the World Famous VIP sign while driving down Pacific Coast Highway in Central Long Beach. This sign purchased by Kelvin Anderson many years…

LBLN March 14, 2017

City Politics Local News

Should The Voting Age Be Lowered in Long Beach from 18 to 17?

Long Beach, CA Think the possibility of lowering the voter age from 18 to 17 in Long Beach is impossible? Think again. This very question will be discussed at the…

LBLN March 13, 2017

Attractions Community

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine ‘Be S.A.F.E.’ Program Wins California Parks and Recreation Society Award of Excellence

Long Beach, CA The Parks, Recreation and Marine’s Be S.A.F.E. program (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) was named an “Award of Excellence” winner in the category of Neighborhood Building…

LBLN March 13, 2017

Sports

Long Beach State Track and Field Senior Thrower James Hubbard Earns USTFCCCA Second Team All-American Honors

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Long Beach State senior thrower James Hubbard was named to the USTFCCCA Men’s All-America Second Team it was announced Monday by the U.S. Track & Field…

LBLN March 13, 2017

Dining On The Scene

☘️ Join the festivities and world class Irish fare at Gladstone’s Long Beach this St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️

LBLN March 13, 2017

Weather

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LBLN March 13, 2017

Weekly News

Long Beach Evening News with Melissa McGinnis

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LBLN March 10, 2017

Business Dining Local News

ROE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT TO HOST “ELECTRIC FUNDRAISER” TO BENEFIT FARM LOT 59

Long Beach, CA Belmont Shore eatery Roe Seafood will host an “Electric Fundraiser” to benefit Farm Lot 59 on Wednesday, March 22nd from 4 – 7pm organizers announced today. The…

LBLN March 10, 2017

Local News Road Closure

Annual Street Maintenance Will Close Southern Terminus of Long Beach (710) Freeway on Sunday Morning

Long Beach On Sunday, March 12, the southern terminus of the Long Beach (710) Freeway will be closed south of Anaheim Street from 4:00 am to 12:00 pm, for annual…

LBLN March 9, 2017

Elections Local News

Election Results: Signal Hill City Council Race Too Close To Call

Signal Hill, CA Yesterday, residents in Signal Hill went to the polls to elect three City Council members. With 9 candidates vying for the position, the top three candidates to…

LBLN March 8, 2017

Elections Homelessness

Election Results: Measure H Passes with Two Thirds Majority

Los Angeles County With 100% of County Precincts reporting, Measure H garnered enough support to reach two thirds majority at 67%. With the passing of Measure H, LA County voters…

LBLN March 8, 2017

Attractions Local News On The Scene

Oldest Sea Otter Known In The World Turns 20 At The Aquarium of the Pacific

Charlie has a luxurious coat, eats $25,000 a year in restaurant-quality seafood, has many adoring fans, and just turned 20 years-old. Life for Charlie wasn’t always this way. He was…

LBLN March 7, 2017

Breaking News Local News

One killed, One wounded in downtown Long Beach shooting

https://youtu.be/eyQZHxlBNFU One man was killed and a woman was hospitalized in a double shooting in downtown Long Beach on Tuesday, police said. The shooting occurred just after 4 PM near…

LBLN March 7, 2017

Local News

Long Beach Airport to Launch Ride Share Pilot Program on April 5, 2017

Long Beach Airport (LGB) will begin a pilot program to allow operation of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), more commonly known as ride sharing, at the airport. Beginning Wednesday, April 5,…

LBLN March 7, 2017

Arts Real Estate

ArtX has an opening for a shared studio space

Long Beach, CA For artists in Long Beach in the market for studio space, the ARTX located on the corner of Elm and Third Avenue in Downtown Long Beach has…

LBLN March 6, 2017

Events

Councilman Dee Andrews and Cambodia Town, Inc., Announce the 9th Annual Cambodia Town Culture Festival

Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews and Cambodia Town, Inc, will co-host the 9th Annual Cambodia Town Culture Festival on Sunday, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, April 2, 2017, at…

LBLN March 6, 2017

Sports

LBSU WBB NEWS: Benton, Kim, Sawyer Sweep All-Big West Conference Specialty Awards

LONG BEACH – Long Beach State women’s basketball made history as the Beach swept the Specialty Awards category marking the first time in Big West history a school completed that…

LBLN March 6, 2017

Weather

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LBLN March 6, 2017

Attractions Celebrity Local News

Help Preserve World Famous VIP Records, Birth Place of Hip Hop In Long Beach

Sign the petition here www.worldfamousviplegacy.com Kelvin Anderson purchased the World-Famous VIP Records in 1979 from his brother, igniting a black music revolution on the West Coast. At the peak of…

LBLN March 5, 2017

Weekly News

Long Beach Local News Weekly 3/4/17

LBLN March 4, 2017

Community Local News

Trees Planting to Occur in Downtown Long Beach This Weekend

Long Beach, CA Downtown residents and visitors may start noticing new trees in the area as a tree planting is scheduled to occur this Saturday on Broadway, while another set…

LBLN March 3, 2017

B-17 and Ford Tri-Motor Tour lands at Long Beach Airport for tours this weekend

Attractions Community Local News

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