February 2020 - Long Beach Local News

Designer Fashion Show Raises Funds for Future Children’s Village

https://youtu.be/00rtxMTlm1I Hundreds of fashionistas, dressed in their finest apparel, will gather for a day of fashion and friendship at the annual Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary Designer Fashion Show.…

LBLN February 29, 2020

Weekly News

LBLN Weekly Update 2.26.20

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LBLN February 26, 2020

Women's Rights

Zoe Nicholson honored by City of West Hollywood for National Women’s History Month

Zoe Nicholson, feminist activist, Director of the Long Beach Suffrage 100, Long Beach resident honored by the City of West Hollywood with Street Banners celebrating National Women’s History Month in…

LBLN February 26, 2020

Business

Who are the DemoChicks?

Women of all ages who want to choose the non-traditional career path and have a hand in demolition, construction, and engineering can become one of the DemoChicks, thanks to founder…

LBLN February 26, 2020

Community Event Coverage Shoreline Village

Its FAT Tuesday and to kick off Mardi Gras we went to the celebration at Shoreline Village over the weekend

https://youtu.be/5lFpGm5W080

LBLN February 25, 2020

Missing Person

Long Beach Police seek public’s help locating 71-year-old critical missing person

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 71-year-old critical missing person Michael Charles Polizzi, who was last seen on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at…

LBLN February 25, 2020

California State University of Long Beach

CSULB Ranked As One Of The State’s Best Colleges

California State University, Long Beach has been recognized as one of the “10 Best Colleges in California in 2020” in a new list compiled by the online magazine, Money. The…

LBLN February 25, 2020

Breaking News Coast Health

Long Beach Beaches Temporarily Closed Due to Sewage Spill

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

LBLN February 22, 2020

Elections

Voting Begins This Weekend for the March 3 Presidential Primary Election

On Saturday, February 22, 2020, the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk will open all 11-day vote centers throughout LA County. The list of vote centers can be found online or in the Vote…

LBLN February 21, 2020

Police Update

UPDATE: Armed Suspect Killed after Confrontation with Police

On Thursday, February 20, 2020, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Market Street and Atlantic Avenue in response to a shooting call, which subsequently resulted…

LBLN February 21, 2020

Local News

Shotgun Suspect Killed after Shooting Two People, Exchanging Gunfire with Police

A suspect with a shotgun is killed after shooting two people and then exchanging gunfire with Long Beach Police officers according to Police Chief Robert Luna. https://youtu.be/Hb2mgMBc-K4 The incident started…

LBLN February 21, 2020

Food

Milana’s New York Pizzeria Celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary

The downtown Long Beach pizzeria celebrates with 18” cheese pizzas for only $10. Milana’s New York Pizzeria, located in downtown Long Beach, is excited to celebrate its 10-year anniversary on…

LBLN February 19, 2020

Events Museum of Latin American Art

MOLAA’s Afro-Latinx Festival Celebrates Cultural Intersections During Black History Month

The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) is celebrating the intersections of cultural diversity and tradition at their Afro-Latinx Festival. The festival highlights the African influences in Latin America through food, live performances, art workshops and more. This year’s festival will be held on…

LBLN February 17, 2020

Crime Police

Armed Suspect Dead After Exchanging Gunfire With Long Beach Police

On Sunday at 10:10 p.m., Long Beach Police officers were involved in an officer involved shooting in the area of East Rhea Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, which…

LBLN February 17, 2020

Breaking News Crime Police

Officer Involved Shooting Reported in Long Beach

A Long Beach Police Officer involved shooting occurred just after 10pm tonight near 19th and MLK. One person rushed to local hospital. UPDATE: Armed Suspect Dead After Exchanging Gunfire With…

LBLN February 17, 2020

Animals Pet Adoptions

Long Beach Little Paws- Kitten Nursery that is helping the City of Long Beach attain ‘no-kill’ status

There’s a movement happening in Long Beach that’s helping the most vulnerable kittens survive & thrive when there may be no other hope for these fragile lives- The Long Beach…

LBLN February 15, 2020

Breaking News Crime Police

Long Beach Police Arrest Murder Suspects Related to Multiple Shootings

On Friday, February 14, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department coordinated a complex, multi-location operation related to the investigation of two murders and at least five shooting incidents, which resulted…

LBLN February 14, 2020

Crime

Murder Investigation at College Medical Center

On January 31, 2020 at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers responded to a local hospital regarding a report of a battery, which ultimately resulted in the death of a male adult.…

LBLN February 11, 2020

Events Holiday

Sweeten Up Your Valentine’s Day in Long Beach

Calling all sweethearts! Looking for the perfect Valentine's date night idea? Here are some top picks for celebrating with your love or your love-to-be on the most romantic night of…

LBLN February 10, 2020

Food

Cheese it up with Pizza Day

Slice, slice baby! Did you know that the average American eats 23 pounds of pizza per year? With so many different kinds of pizza out there, it’s easy to see…

LBLN February 7, 2020

Health

Hepatitis A Outbreak at Local Restaurant in Long Beach

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A associated with 555 East American Steakhouse in downtown Long Beach. Several cases of hepatitis…

LBLN February 7, 2020

Breaking News Traffic

Fatal pedestrian crash under investigation in North Long Beach

A pedestrian was struck Tuesday night at approximately 6:25 p.m. in North Long Beach. The Long Beach Police were called to the area of Artesia and Atlantic for an injury…

LBLN February 4, 2020

Crime

Man struck and killed by vehicle Sunday night

On Sunday February 2, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision at Pacific Coast Highway and Caspian Avenue involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, that…

LBLN February 3, 2020

Elections

Voting in Long Beach for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election

On Friday, January 24, 2020, the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk released the list of vote centers for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election. As of January 31, 2020, the list contains…

LBLN February 3, 2020

California State University of Long Beach City Event Community

Celebrate Black History Month in LB

Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, in February is an annual observance and celebration of achievements of African-Americans and the important role that they have played in…

LBLN February 3, 2020

Community Food Local News

Romeo Chocolates a master chocolatier with handmade, micro-batch chocolates proudly made here in Long Beach

https://youtu.be/AC6L6174uAI More info: romeochocolates.com

LBLN February 2, 2020

Crime Traffic

Man Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Long Beach

On Friday, January 31, 2020, at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers responded to an injury hit-and-run traffic collision at the intersection of Redondo Avenue and Hill Street involving a vehicle and…

LBLN February 1, 2020

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