January 2020 - Long Beach Local News

Long Beach Police Conducting DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint This Weekend

The Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, February 1st, 2020, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. in…

LBLN January 30, 2020

Crime Local News

Police chase suspected stolen vehicle in Long Beach Thursday morning

Long Beach police department were in pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle early Thursday morning. LBPD officers identified a stolen vehicle around 5:50am in the area of Long Beach Blvd.…

LBLN January 30, 2020

Health

Long Beach Sees Continued Decrease in New HIV Infections

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services released its 2018 Annual STD/HIV Surveillance Report, the most recent analysis of annual data available. The report shows that in Long Beach new…

LBLN January 29, 2020

Local News Long Beach City College

Statement from LBCC District on the Tragic Passing of OCC Baseball Coach John Atltobelli

The Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees, Superintendent-President Reagan Romali, and the Long Beach City College campus community are deeply saddened by the news that one of the…

LBLN January 28, 2020

Business Community Homelessness

CRATE Modular is building solutions for homelessness and housing affordability with recycled shipping containers

https://youtu.be/wTZycnudGL0

LBLN January 24, 2020

Airport

Long Beach Airport Ranked in Top 10 for Best Small Airports

Today, Long Beach Airport (LGB) was named one of the Top 10 small airports in the country by USA Today readers. LGB continues to be recognized nationally as a unique airport, providing…

LBLN January 24, 2020

Missing Person

UPDATE LOCATED: Long Beach Police asking public’s help locating 68-year-old critical missing person

Update 1/27/20:On January 24, 2020 at approximately 6:15 p.m., the Long Beach Police Department was notified by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office that critical missing person Edward Ringer was…

LBLN January 24, 2020

Crime

Woman killed and man critically injured in West Long Beach shooting

On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., LBPD officers in the area of Santa Fe Avenue and West 19th Street heard gunshots nearby. While canvassing the area, officers located a male and a…

LBLN January 23, 2020

Food

Take a Slice out of Pie Day

A staple food to America is celebrating its day on Jan. 23, it’s scrumptious, it’s filling, it’s what we love to devour over thanksgiving and give to our friendly new…

LBLN January 23, 2020

Crime

Double shooting on West Side of Long Beach

On Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m., LBPD officers were in the area of Santa Fe Ave and W. 19th St when they heard shots in the area. While canvassing the area, officers were…

LBLN January 22, 2020

Missing Person

UPDATE LOCATED: Long Beach Police asking public’s help locating 21-year-old critical missing person

Update 1/27/20:On January 27, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department was notified critical missing person Abiel Tseggi had been located on January 17th in Orange County by the California Highway Patrol…

LBLN January 22, 2020

Local News

Buffalo Exchange Tokens for Bags Benefits Su Casa – Ending Domestic Violence

Su Casa is excited to announce that they have been selected as a recipient of the Buffalo Exchange Tokens for Bags® program from January through June 2020. You can now donate to Su…

LBLN January 21, 2020

Events

Aquarium of the Pacific Host It’s 17th Annual Festival of Human Abilities

Guests are invited to come and celebrate the talents and creativity of people with disabilities at the Aquarium of the Pacific. This is a two-day event happening this weekend, Jan.…

LBLN January 21, 2020

Local News

Newly Born Whale off Long Beach Coast

Gray whales are currently migrating from Alaska to Mexico, to give birth. However, this little one couldn’t wait and was probably born sometime today of the Southern California coast. The…

LBLN January 20, 2020

Community Local News Long Beach

7 Long Beach hidden gems in 7 minutes from the air

https://youtu.be/6B1u9tZ__v0 Signal Hill: Hilltop Park Signal Hill could be considered a hidden gem on its own - a city completely surrounded by another city. Incorporated in 1924, Tongva Indians used…

LBLN January 18, 2020

Crime Update

Police chase ends in crash with shooting suspect

On Thursday at 6:30 p.m., LBPD officers were dispatched to a shots fired at an inhabited dwelling at a residence in the 3600 block of E. 15th Street. When officers arrived,…

LBLN January 17, 2020

Crime

LBPD search for hit-and-run driver after pedestrian is struck

Long Beach police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left the scene of a crash in downtown area Wednesday evening. On Wednesday night around 8:39pm Long Beach Police officers…

LBLN January 16, 2020

Missing Person

LOCATED: Critical Missing Juvenile Mia Gianna Goforth

UPDATE: Critical missing juvenile Mia Gianna Goforth was located January 16th at approximately 9:25 p.m. when she returned safely to her residence in the 2100 block of Fidler Ave. The…

LBLN January 16, 2020

City Event Grand Opening Parks

New Memorial Park named for Late Singer Jenni Rivera

The late Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera may be gone but not forgotten. A new park was opened last month in Long Beach, the singer’s hometown, with a 125 foot-long mural…

LBLN January 15, 2020

Local News

State Of The City Address 2020 Summary

Long Beach Mayor Dr. Robert Garcia delivered his sixth State of the City address on Jan. 14, 2020 at the Terrace Theater in front of more than 2,500 spectators. Mayor…

LBLN January 14, 2020

Events

Registration Open for April 5 Grand Prix 5K Run is Open

On Sunday, April 5, racing fans and runners of all skill levels and ages will have the opportunity to “run the course” at the 3rd Annual Grand Prix 5K, which will…

LBLN January 14, 2020

Crime Police

Double shooting at gambling facility in North Long Beach

On Monday night two men were shot near Artesia Blvd and Lemon at 9:20 p.m. LBPD officers responded to the 1100 block of E. Artesia regarding a shooting. https://youtu.be/Hyjis2Z-32E When police…

LBLN January 14, 2020

Crime

L.B.P.D. Announces Year-End Crime Statistics

Year-end citywide crime statistics show a continuing trend in the overall reduction of citywide crime, compared to last year and our five-year average. Additionally, citywide violent crime is down 8%…

LBLN January 13, 2020

Business Grand Opening

Ficklewood Ciderworks announces Grand Opening

Ficklewood Ciderworks is excited to announce the grand opening of Long Beach’s first and only cidery, on Saturday, January 25, at 11 a.m. The newest addition to the East Village,…

LBLN January 13, 2020

Coast Health

Long Beach Beaches Temporarily Closed Due to Sewage Spill

Long Beach City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, ordered all swimming areas along the coastal beaches temporarily closed for water contact due to a sewage spill. State law requires temporary…

LBLN January 13, 2020

Animals Business

Waters Edge Winery to Unveil ‘Winery Dog’ Portrait Wall: Casting Call for Local Dogs

Calling all dogs - pure breeds, mutts, and rescues! Long Beach’s first winery, Waters Edge Winery in Downtown Long Beach, is unveiling a wall of local dog portraits displayed inside…

LBLN January 11, 2020

Long Beach City College

LB City College’s Financial Aid Recognized for Efficiency

Long Beach City College (LBCC) Financial Aid Office received the 2019 BankMobile Achieve Campus Efficiency (ACE) Award, one of only 12 California Community Colleges to receive the honor for its…

LBLN January 10, 2020

Community Health

City Health Officer confirmed first flu-associated death in Long Beach

The City Health Officer confirmed the first flu-associated death in Long Beach this season, that of a Long Beach adult who was younger than 50 years old and had underlying…

LBLN January 9, 2020

Local News

Sewing Program for Kids and Adults returns to Inspyr Arts

Inspyr Arts, a professional art studio for kids located in the Broadway Corridor and recent graduate of LBCC’s 10,000 Small Businesses, is reviving the art of machine sewing by bringing…

LBLN January 7, 2020

Politics Women's Rights

LB Activist Zoe Nicholson heads to Virginia for the Final Equal Rights Amendment Vote

In 1982, Long Beach native and activist Zoe Nicholson went to Springfield, IL to fast for the Equal Rights Amendment, which then got ratified in 2018 following the state of…

LBLN January 6, 2020

Business Dining Events

Registration Now Open for Inaugural LB Beer Week

Registration is now open for breweries, pubs, bars, and beer-focused restaurants wanting to participate in the inaugural citywide Long Beach Beer Week taking place March 6-15, 2020., organizers announced today. The deadline to…

LBLN January 6, 2020

Crime Police

Man shot, wounded during confrontation in North Long Beach

On Saturday at 10:55 a.m., Long Beach Police officers responded to the 100 block of East 69th St. regarding a report of a shooting victim. When LBPD officers arrived they located an…

LBLN January 4, 2020

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