April 2017 - Long Beach Local News

Long Beach Election Season Has Begun

Long Beach, CA With citywide elections a year away, 5 incumbents have filed candidate intention paperwork to run for reelection. These incumbents include: current Mayor Robert Garcia, current 1st District…

LBLN April 30, 2017

Immigration Politics

The May Day Long Beach coalition Demands Long Beach Become a Sanctuary City For All

Long Beach, CA A coalition group that calls itself May Day Long Beach is marching on May 1st at MacArthur Park from 5PM to 8PM to demand that Long Beach…

LBLN April 28, 2017

Local News

RELIGIOUS LEADERS HOST PEACE CONFERENCE TO EASE RACIAL-POLITICAL TENSIONS, RECENT VIOLENT ATTACKS

Long Beach, CA On May 1, 2017 starting at 6:30pm, HWPL: Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light -- an international non-profit will be hosting the We Are One: Advancing…

LBLN April 28, 2017

Local News

DUI SATURATION PATROL NETS THREE ARRESTS

Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Unit conducted a DUI Saturation Patrol on Saturday, April 22nd, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. High Visibility Enforcement efforts like…

LBLN April 26, 2017

Community Local News

Earth Day Kicked Off Saturday With A March For Science To The 2017 Green Prize Festival

More info: www.greenprizefestival.com

LBLN April 26, 2017

Community On The Scene

Thousands Attend Cambodian New Year Festival At El Dorado Park

2017 Cambodian New Year Celebration - Year of the Rooster

LBLN April 24, 2017

Local News

2017 Long Beach Branch NAACP Annual Law Day Program

Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Branch NAACP announces the 2017 Annual Law Day Program in conjunction with Keesal, Young & Logan law firm which has sponsored the event since…

LBLN April 24, 2017

Weather

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LBLN April 24, 2017

Crime

Long Beach Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Armed And Dangerous Murder Suspect

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect wanted in connection with the 4/19/2017 murder of 38-year-old William Luther Hayes of Long Beach.…

LBLN April 22, 2017

Belmont Shore Crime Local News

Long Beach Police SWAT Search For Suspect Who Shot Killed Woman At Motel

https://youtu.be/u7vmW1GbX4Q Long Beach Police SWAT actively searching for homicide shooting suspect. LBPD evacuating residents and urge to avoid area of Long Beach Blvd. & Victoria. No suspect info at this…

LBLN April 21, 2017

Attractions Local News

City of Long Beach Unveils New Wayfinding Signage Design

Long Beach, CA The Long Beach City Council reviewed a presentation Tuesday night and voted unanimously to receive and file a comprehensive wayfinding signage program for major gateway entries, parking,…

LBLN April 20, 2017

Crime

Murder on 500 block of Cherry Avenue

Long Beach, CA On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Long Beach Police were dispatched to a possible shooting in the 500 block of Cherry Avenue, which resulted…

LBLN April 20, 2017

Politics

5 to 3 Vote Approves Changes to Elected Official’s Office Holder Accounts

Long Beach, CA Tonight, in a vote of 5 to 3, new rules were approved which changes the way office holder funds can now be utilized in Long Beach. Each…

LBLN April 18, 2017

Local News

Carnival Cruise Line And City Of Long Beach Start Renovations At The Long Beach Cruise Terminal

Carnival Cruise Line marked the beginning of a multimillion-dollar renovation of its Long Beach Cruise Terminal facility to accommodate larger ships and enhance terminal operations. A “FUNstruction” groundbreaking ceremony included…

LBLN April 17, 2017

Weather

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LBLN April 17, 2017

Community

It’s a special Easter at Long Beach Rescue Mission

https://youtu.be/0XhwrCGpW1Y

LBLN April 16, 2017

Sports

DODGERS UNVEIL JACKIE ROBINSON STATUE

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today unveiled a Jackie Robinson Statue at Dodger Stadium – the first statue in Stadium history – as part of Jackie Robinson Day celebrations…

LBLN April 15, 2017

Sports

Former Dirtbag Shane Carle Makes MLB Debut with Colorado Rockies

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Former Dirtbags pitcher Shane Carle got the call to the majors on Friday, as the Colorado Rockies brought him up from Triple-A to join the big league club…

LBLN April 15, 2017

Local News

Parking Advocates Are Hoping For Change

Long Beach, CA A bike friendly city is not stopping parking advocates from working to influence city officials in Long Beach to find ways to create more parking spaces across…

LBLN April 14, 2017

California Legislature Politics

Gas Prices To Go Up In November Statewide

California Just when you think tax increases were over in California, new legislation recently passed includes a 12 cents per gallon gas hike that will go into effect in November…

LBLN April 13, 2017

On The Scene

Easter and Holy Week menu highlighted at Gladstone’s Long Beach this Sunday

Easter and Holy Week menu highlighted at Gladstone's Long Beach this Sunday, don't miss out!

LBLN April 12, 2017

Local News

Motorcyclist Killed After Collision With Semi-truck Near Airport

This morning around 7:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to Lakewood Boulevard near Conant Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a semi-truck and a motorcycle. Officers located the male adult…

LBLN April 12, 2017

Homelessness

Long Beach Winter Shelter Receives Funding To Be Open Year Round

Eric Gray (LBLN Contributor) Long Beach, CA In a turn of events, the LA County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to extend funding for the Long Beach Winter Shelter all…

LBLN April 11, 2017

Community Fire Local News

LBFD Announces Release Calls Of Service Every Month By District

In March, LBFD responded to over 5,000 calls of service. Every month they will be sharing the calls of service by type of incident within each Council District. This report…

LBLN April 11, 2017

Crime

Police Investigate Two Separate Shootings This Morning In Long Beach

On Tuesday 4/11/17 at approx. 2:15 a.m., officers responded to a local hospital regarding a shooting victim. Officers learned the victim, a male adult, was in the area of Anaheim Street…

LBLN April 11, 2017

Local News

Long Beach City Auditor Doud’s Report Reveals Changes Needed to Manage City’s Extensive Use of Contracted Goods & Services

Long Beach, CA Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud today released a Summary Report of Contract Administration Audits. Contracts provide valuable goods and services that allow the City to deliver…

LBLN April 11, 2017

Crime Local News

Drive-By Shooting Leaves 2 Wounded In California Heights Neighborhood

On Saturday, 4/8/17 at approx. 2:15 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of E. Wardlow Road regarding a shots call. Long Beach Police Officers located two male adults who had…

LBLN April 10, 2017

Weather

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LBLN April 10, 2017

Local News Sports

James Hinchcliffe wins 43rd Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

https://youtu.be/S79PkY3Vuz0

LBLN April 9, 2017

Breaking News Local News

$2.4 Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Unclaimed Sold In Long Beach

Somebody bought a Powerball Ticket worth $2,469,064 at Wrigley neighborhood Pacific Market 2990 Pacific Ave. The winner matched five of the six winning numbers. 8-20-46-53 and 54, missing only red…

LBLN April 6, 2017

Local News

City of Long Beach Issues New Landscape Requirements

The City of Long Beach is implementing new permitting requirements for certain new landscape and re-landscaping projects, as mandated by Governor Brown’s Executive Order B-29. The Long Beach City Council…

LBLN April 6, 2017

Housing Immigration Local News

People’s State of the City Event Calls for a Long Beach Sanctuary City, Criticizes Police

Long Beach, CA The People's State of the City drew a sizeable crowd last night. The event, put on for the 6th annual year by Long Beach Rising, a civic…

LBLN April 6, 2017

Breaking News

#Breakingnews Woman’s body found in LA river bed south of Ocean Blvd in Long Beach

#Breakingnews Woman's body found in LA river south of Ocean Blvd. Long Beach Police is still on scene investigating as possible homicide. https://youtu.be/WAHb2S2-GLA

LBLN April 6, 2017

Local Economy

City Council Approves Draft Citywide Blueprint for Economic Development

Long Beach, CA On April 4, 2017, City Council approved the City’s Draft Blueprint for Economic Development that informs the City’s overall economic development work plan for the next ten…

LBLN April 5, 2017

Breaking News Crime

Arrest Made in Murder Investigation

Long Beach, CA UPDATE: On April 4, 2017 detectives from the Long Beach Police Department made an arrest in the murder of Trevor McCrainey, which occurred on March 7, 2017…

LBLN April 5, 2017

Housing Local News

Top 10 Highest Rents in the Country, Los Angeles at #6, Long Beach Not on List

With conversation happening around rent prices increasing locally and statewide, renter strikes organized by Housing Long Beach, and proposed Airbnb regulation, a new report suggests that other cities are seeing…

LBLN April 3, 2017

Event Coverage Local News On The Scene

Formula DRIFT 14th Championship Kicked Off Streets Of Long Beach

Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras kicked off the 14th season with an exciting day of action at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Round 1: Streets…

LBLN April 3, 2017

Weather

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LBLN April 3, 2017

Homelessness Local News

Winter Shelter Closes Leaving Many On Our Streets

By Eric Gray (LBLN Contributor) Long Beach, CA With spring in the air and the Grand Prix arriving to town, Long Beach residents are getting outside to enjoy the weather.…

LBLN April 1, 2017

Weekly News

Long Beach Local News Weekly 4/1/17

LBLN April 1, 2017

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