Posted inTransportation
Long Beach Transit will resume fare collection
https://youtu.be/0qqxw4tKazE More info: https://ridelbt.com/routes-and-services/
Unfiltered Voices from Those Impacted by the Long Beach Rescue Mission
https://youtu.be/5HBcEs_1nxw
Posted inHealth
Small Miracles at Miller Children’s and Women’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
https://youtu.be/MdLNZ8w_t0E More info: https://www.millerchildrenshospitallb.org/nicu/small-baby-program
Posted inMissing Person
Police Seek Help Locating At-Risk Missing Person
Update at 3:30 p.m: On Aug. 31, 2021, missing person Tasha June Merola was located unharmed at a store in the City of Lakewood. The Long Beach Police Department is…
Posted inCity Politics Community Culture
How Long Beach Is Looking At Its Rooted Segregation
Long Beach City Council Members are aware of the redlining issues, but how is the issue and it’s ripples going to be fixed?
Local Non-Profit Fights Overdose Stigma and Calls for Awareness
Transformation Support Network, a local non-profit organization, will host a 5k Fun Walk / Run and an Overdose Awareness Vigil to raise awareness of overdose and to reduce the stigma…
Posted inCrime
Police Release Body Cam Video from Officer-Involved Shooting in Long Beach
Update 8/26/21 In accordance with current legislation, including Senate Bill 1421 and Assembly Bill 748, the Long Beach Police Department discloses certain records and video evidence related to critical incidents,…
Posted inBudget City Politics Community
Local Residents Express Major Concerns Over Newly Adopted Budget
The Long Beach City Council voted to adopt the City of Long Beach’s $3 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 on Tuesday, Aug. 24. The new budget includes a notable and controversial increase to the budget of the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) to the tune of $250 million, or about 64 percent of the total General Fund adopted within the new City budget.
Posted inAnimals
Celebrate International Dog’s Day in LB
International Dog Day is on August 26 and we have some ways for you and your favorite furry friend to celebrate. . A dog’s nose print is unique - just…
Posted inBudget
Long Beach City Council Adopts Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Long Beach, CA - On Tuesday, August 24, the Long Beach City Council voted to adopt the City of Long Beach’s balanced, $3 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022.…
Posted inCheckpoint
Long Beach Police Department to Hold DUI Checkpoint on Aug. 27
The Long Beach Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Aug. 27, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the North Patrol Division. Checkpoint locations are chosen based…
Long Beach Locals Celebrate Kobe Bryant Day with Murals
To honor the late great Kobe Bryant, fans in Long Beach can celebrate Kobe Bryant Day by visiting seven murals painted by local artists throughout the city. August 24th, 8.24,…
Posted inCommunity
Community Development YMCA’s WEEK of EQUITY
WEEK OF EQUITY is a week of celebrating, recognizing, and empowering all communities. It’s also an annual celebration and calls for systemic actions. It will take place from August 23 through 27. Week…
Posted inMissing Person
Police Seek Help Locating At-Risk Missing Person
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 22-year-old at-risk missing person, Christopher James Timmons, who was last seen on August 19, 2021, at…
Posted inCelebrity Community Entertainment
LBCC Aquatics Coach Helps USA Water Polo Win Gold
Long Beach City College Head Aquatics Coach Chris Oeding helped the United States Water Polo Women’s Senior National Team achieve history during the final weekend of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. On Saturday, August 7th, the team defeated Spain, 14-5, to secure their sixth Olympic medal and the team’s third straight gold.
Posted inBreaking News Corona-Virus Health
Long Beach Native, Firefighter, Teacher Dies From COVID-19
The founder of Long Beach Local News has lost his brother this week after battling COVID-19. Michael McGinnis was a firefighter, compassionate father, loving husband, devoted son, caring brother and…
Posted inHealth
Third Vaccine Dose Available for Those with Certain Underlying Health Conditions
Long Beach, CA - On Thursday, August 12, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the Emergency Use Authorizations (EAUs) for both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to…
Posted inCrime
L.B.P.D. Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Sexual Assault Suspect
The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a male suspect involved in a sexual assault. On August 11, 2021, at approximately 11:55 p.m., officers responded…
Posted inCheckpoint
Police Plan DUI Checkpoint Today in Long Beach
The Long Beach Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on August 13, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the West Patrol Division. Checkpoint locations are chosen based…
Posted inArts Attractions Business
Commemorating the “Unluckiest” Day of the Year
LONG BEACH - While many will be avoiding walking under a ladder, stepping on a crack, or breaking a mirror on Friday; others will be glued to their phones today to take part in one of the hottest Friday the 13th trends: getting a tattoo.
Posted inCrime
28 Year-Old Arrested by SWAT After Shooting at Police
Suspect taken into custody by S.W.A.T. officers after he fired at police officers early this morning. At approximately 2:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of East 4th…
Posted inCalifornia Legislature City Politics Community
LBUSD to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations
As the Delta variant surges throughout the world and local community, the Long Beach Unified School District has announced that they will be requiring proof of vaccination or weekly negative COVID-19 tests for all of their employees.
Posted inHealth
Advanced Endoscopy Procedures at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
https://youtu.be/Bc7iAz1_PJM More info: https://www.memorialcare.org/services/diagnostics/endoscopy
Posted inLocal News
Long Beach Police Shoot Armed Robbery Suspect After Pursuit Crash
The Long Beach Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that resulted in the critical injury of armed suspect who is believed to be involved in an armed robbery…
Posted inCollision
Pregnant woman and unborn child killed in road rage DUI collision
A fatal traffic collision Saturday resulted in the death of a pregnant woman and the arrest of a male adult suspect. On Saturday, at 11:36 a.m., officers responded to the…
Posted inCollision
UPDATE: Man Struck and Killed by Semi-Truck in Long Beach
On Aug. 5, 2021 at approximately 5:54 p.m., officers responded to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Hayes Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death…
Posted inHealth
Exploring Mental Health with Dr. Benjamin
https://youtu.be/4WlMi4ZRTDU More info: https://doctoryasmeenpsychology.com
Posted inCrime Local News Update
Two Murdered in Long Beach Shooting
On Friday, at 12:17 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of East Anaheim Street, which later resulted in the death of two…
Posted inBreaking News Crime
Fatal Double Shooting in Long Beach
On Thursday at 12:40am LBPD responded to a double shooting near Anaheim St and Locust Ave. in Long Beach. https://youtu.be/ET035dIBoGk Two people were hit and were unconscious when LBFD arrived…
Posted inCrime
Human Trafficking Suspect Arrested and Charged for Multiple Crimes
A human trafficking investigation has led to the rescue of an infant child, a 17-year-old female victim, and the arrest of a male adult suspect. On July 28, 2021, at…
CSULB’s Contemporary Art Museum Gets a New Look During Expansion
https://youtu.be/NbGwJ1BjyiQ
Posted inLocal News
Long Beach College Initiatives are Helping Students in Need
Long Beach City College and California State University Long Beach have programs set up to prevent students from being in need of housing and food, though they still need help.
Posted inCharity Community Homelessness
Long Beach Rescue Mission Now Accepting Donations and Volunteers
The Long Beach Rescue Mission is currently accepting donations Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to benefit the Mission’s Thrift Store, 702 West Anaheim St. Donations are tax-deductible and proceeds will go toward meals, shelter, and recovery services for the men and women in the Mission’s New Life Program.