May 2019 - Long Beach Local News

BREAKING NEWS: Pair of Shootings, Hours Apart in Mid-City

A man is recovering after being shot in the lower torso in the 400 Block of East 17th Street in Mid-City Long Beach. The shooting was reported at approximately 1:15pm,…

LBLN May 31, 2019

City Event Events Expo

Largest Craft Beer Festival in California Comes to Long Beach

Long Beach is notoriously known for their craft beer, whether it’d be at a local bar or a taproom. Breweries such as Beachwood BBQ, Belmont Brewing, Long Beach Beer Lab,…

LBLN May 31, 2019

Port

The Port of Long Beach to grant $100,000 in scholarships for 77 local college and high school students

The Port of Long Beach on Tuesday announced $100,000 in scholarships for 77 local college and high school students as part of a dramatically expanded and acclaimed education outreach effort. The students…

LBLN May 29, 2019

Fire Local News

Man Hospitalized with Burns After Fire in Drug Processing Facility

A man was hospitalized after a fire breaks out in North Long Beach. LBFD battled the 2nd Alarm commercial fire earlier today, on the 3300 block of E. 59th Street.…

LBLN May 25, 2019

Business Local Economy New Business

YMCA Youth Institute launches Youth-N-Business at Shoreline Village

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LBLN May 25, 2019

Sports

2019 IBJJF World Championship at the Walter Pyramid

The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation will be holding the world championship at the Walter Pyramid at CSU Long Beach starting Wednesday, May 29 until Sunday, June 2. What is unique about…

LBLN May 24, 2019

Breaking News Crime Local News

18-Year Old Man Among Three Arrested in Violent Beating of Special Education Student

Long Beach Gang Detectives have arrested Three Teens in connection to brutal beating of a Long Beach Poly Special Education Student, in video that has circulated online. Among the three…

LBLN May 23, 2019

Port

Happy National Maritime Day

In honor of this day it is important to highlight the major role that the American Domestic shipping industry plays on the Pacific Northwest economy. Long Beach is the hub…

LBLN May 22, 2019

Breaking News Collision Crime

Fatal Hit-and-Run near Pacific and Willow, Driver Arrested

https://youtu.be/fh6m2IDTvDg Long Beach Police responded to a fatal hit-and-run near Pacific and Willow. Hi please arrive they found a person unresponsive in the middle class of the street. Witnesses say…

LBLN May 21, 2019

Crime Update

UPDATE: Six Shot, Grandmother Killed in Long Beach Shooting

A 57-Year Old Grandmother was shot to death, five others wounded in a shooting outside a Long Beach bar early Saturday morning, the Long Beach Police said. https://youtu.be/17pbDdfdtos Long Beach…

LBLN May 18, 2019

Breaking News Crime

Several people shot near PCH and Santa Fe in Long Beach

https://youtu.be/17pbDdfdtos #Breakingnews Four people shot near PCH and Santa Fe in West Long Beach. Two in critical condition when police arrived just after 12:30am. This is a developing incident we…

LBLN May 18, 2019

Weekly News

LBLN Weekly Update 5.17.19

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LBLN May 17, 2019

Local News

Bomb squad investigating a suspicious device found after a police search warrant

https://youtu.be/8CWx-eJGvmA Long Beach Police Detectives serving a search warrant on a residence with in the 1400 Block of Cherry Ave, discover a suspicious device prompting evacuations with a visit from…

LBLN May 17, 2019

City Event Entertainment

Stonewall Riots as 2019 Long Beach Pride’s theme

Long Beach just got way fabulous for the LGBTQ+ and supporting allies because pride week is here! The 36th annual Long Beach Pride festival will take place this Saturday and…

LBLN May 17, 2019

Attractions Community Development

Pacific Visions Redefines the Role of Aquariums at the Aquarium of the Pacific

On May 24, 2019, the Aquarium of the Pacific will open its first major expansion in its two-decade history, welcoming the public to a new wing called Pacific Visions. Designed…

LBLN May 17, 2019

Port

Harbor Commission Appoints Director of Finance

On May 15th, 2019 it was announced that Wei Chi is to lead the finance division at the nation’s second business port, The Port of Long Beach. The Long Beach…

LBLN May 16, 2019

Crime Downtown Long Beach Local News

LBLN Crime Beat

Long Beach IRS Agent Facing 15-Years in Prison for Allegedly Accepted Bribes By Eric Richards A Long Beach Internal Revenue Service employee has been arrested, accused of allegedly accepting bribes…

LBLN May 14, 2019

Breaking News Crime Local News

Woman Beaten to Death with Bird Scooter in Long Beach

https://youtu.be/sxmNmkPCmN4 Long Beach Police is investigating a homicide near 64th and Obispo. LBPD responded just after 12:30pm today to a call of assault with a deadly weapon. Male black wearing…

LBLN May 13, 2019

Entertainment

Logic headlines Kaskade’s Sun Soaked Festival

Festival season has begun in Long Beach, and another music fest is in the horizon: Kaskade’s 3rd Annual Sun Soaked Festival at Alamito’s Beach. The award-winning DJ, Kaskade, will be…

LBLN May 10, 2019

Weekly News

Weekly News Roundup 5.10.19

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LBLN May 10, 2019

Attractions City Event

Bike Tour of Long Beach

As a way to promote a healthy life style, Long Beach is participating in National Bike Month. On May 11, 2019 the city will be hosting The Tour Of Long…

LBLN May 10, 2019

Community Health Local News

Mayor Launches 3 Year Strategic Plan to Lower HIV, & STD rates in Long Beach

Mayor Robert Garcia, & health groups gathered in the last week to launch a 3 year strategic plan to help lower HIV, & STD rates here in Long Beach. Garcia…

LBLN May 10, 2019

Local News

Tour the Port of Long Beach

The Port of Long Beach, the 2nd most active port in the nation, has now released their schedule of tours. Schedule and tour times can be found below. The 90-minute…

LBLN May 9, 2019

Breaking News Crime Education

Long Beach State Police Investigating School Shooter Threat

LBLN has received a photo circulating on social media warning students of a school shooter on 5-9-19. CSULB Police got tips of the photo and the university has responded by…

LBLN May 8, 2019

Community Crime Local News

Community gathered to remember Jessica Bingaman killed in pursuit crash

Hundreds gathered at a candlelight vigil in memory of Jessica Bingaman who was killed in a violent crash along with 5 dogs at 3rd Street and Temple Tuesday. https://youtu.be/hnzL1yzzy4Y Video…

LBLN May 8, 2019

Entertainment Events Music

Soulful summer at Smokin’ Grooves 2019

Long Beach will be putting a groove on things this Summer for the second annual Smokin’ Grooves Festival at the Queen Mary. R&B artist, Usher, will be closing out the show,…

LBLN May 8, 2019

Health

HIV and STD sudden increase in Long Beach

On Monday May 6, 2019 the City of Long Beach announced a multi-layered health strategy to reduce the rate of HIV & STD infections by 2020. In 2017, Long Beach had…

LBLN May 8, 2019

Breaking News Crime

Man wounded in drive-by shooting near Market and Pine

Man in critical condition after drive-by shooting in North Long Beach. LBPD Officers were dispatched to the area of Pine and Market at approx 6:30 pm, for an assault with a…

LBLN May 7, 2019

Local News

Woman, 5 dogs killed after police pursuit crash in Long Beach

On Tuesday the LBPD were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle, which caused a major collision on East 3rdStreet and Temple Avenue in Long Beach. A woman and 5 dogs…

LBLN May 7, 2019

Events Music On The Scene

Just Like Heaven touched down in Long Beach over the weekend

HEAVEN ON EARTH, OR JUST LONG BEACH We were blessed this weekend to have Just Like Heaven touch down in Long Beach. This two day festival took place at the…

LBLN May 6, 2019

Sports

Long Beach State Wins 2019 NCAA National Championship with Four-Set Victory Over Hawaii

The LBSU men’s volleyball team became the first program ever at Long Beach State to win back-to-back NCAA National Championships after capturing the 2019 title with a 3-1 [23-25, 25-22,…

LBLN May 4, 2019

Breaking News Health

First Case of Measles Reported in Long Beach

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has confirmed the first case of measles in a Long Beach resident since 2015. The individual is an adult…

LBLN May 4, 2019

Weekly News

LBLN Weekly News Roundup

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LBLN May 3, 2019

Local News

Property Manager helps tenants who lost everything in a fire

On Thursday 25thApril, the Gwin couple of Long Beach were woken up by their smoke detector after a big fire had erupted, causing them to run for their lives with…

LBLN May 3, 2019

Local News

Women’s Health Expo 2019

The Women’s Health Expo will take place this Saturday, May 4th at The Long Beach Convention Center from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will be hosted by 102.3 KJLH…

LBLN May 2, 2019

Breaking News Crime Local News

Suspect alert at Long Beach City College found to be a replica gun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6dIfHjBJm4 Police in Long Beach were dispatched this Wednesday morning at 10:20am after an emergency call due to a suspect with a gun at Long Beach City College on the…

LBLN May 1, 2019

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