Posted inHoliday Long Beach
Trick-or-Treat at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
https://youtu.be/RPXmd0PdUvs
Scare up some good fun for Halloween in LB
It’s Halloween and you know what that means - it’s time to scare up some good fun! Long Beach has plenty of festive activities that are a ghoulishly a good…
Former School Safety Officer Charged with Murder following Shooting
Former LBUSD safety officer Eddie Gonzalez charged with murder following the death of Mona Rodriquez.
Posted inBusiness
Confidential Coffee: a distinctive blend of heritage and flavor in downtown LB
Confidential Coffee has just celebrated its third birthday in the heart of downtown Long Beach. Upon walking in, there is a myriad of potted plants and art, including works of…
Posted inArts Attractions Community
Long Beach Transit highlights the work of local artists
https://youtu.be/gxu2i_Z1Hl4
Posted inEnvironment Youth
Local youth fight for climate change action
A group of high school students and other youth gathered at a Long Beach Unified School District board meeting to rally and publicly speak in support of a transition to…
Long Beach Rescue Mission seeks prayer team members, volunteers, and thanksgiving donations
The Long Beach Rescue Mission is inviting members of the community to join its Prayer Team and also seeks volunteer help and Thanksgiving meal donations and food items. LONG BEACH…
Posted inBreaking News Coast Community
Marine Fire in Long Beach Harbor
Long Beach Fire Department’s Lifeguard Rescue Boat 1 and 1st Alarm Assignment made quick work of a 40-foot pleasure craft vessel that was engulfed in flames earlier this afternoon in Alamitos Bay. Though no injuries were reported, fire investigators are currently looking into the origins of the fire.
Posted inBreaking News Community Development
Long Beach Prepares for Potential Heavy Rain, Winds
A storm system is bringing rain, winds, and cold weather to Southern California this morning, Monday, Oct. 25. The National Weather Service is predicting rain showers throughout the day with cooler temperatures in the evening. The heaviest rains are expected between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 pm. Light rain and cooler temperatures are expected to follow into the evening.
Posted inLong Beach Port
New Long Beach Fire Department station opens at Port of Long Beach
https://youtu.be/5U2XbBic_kM
Unfiltered Voices from those Impacted by the Long Beach Rescue Mission
https://youtu.be/my9zfOGEUNw
Posted inEnvironment
Southern California oil spill more dangerous than many thought
Long Beach residents express displeasure as authorities and Coast Guard scrambled to contain the Oct 2 oil spill. Following the discovery that Amplify Energy was accountable for the leak, the…
Posted inCommunity Local News Long Beach
UPDATE: Located At-Risk Missing Person: Leopoldo Flores Alfaro
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 72-year-old at-risk missing person, Leopoldo Flores Alfaro, who was last seen on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at…
Hit-and-Run Results in Death of Pedestrian in Long Beach
On Oct. 17, 2021, at approximately 7:51 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department assisted the Signal Hill Police Department with a traffic collision near the area of Willow…
Unfiltered Voices from Those impacted by the Long Beach Rescue Mission
https://youtu.be/xDvbuC5pnSc
Posted inLocal News
Music at Midnight at Que Sera
As the weather turns cooler and Long Beach residents wrap themselves in a single scarf (if the bitter cold reaches below 75), the Que Sera, located on 7th St, recently…
Guilt-free Mexican food in the community of Long Beach
Tocaya, a guilt-free modern Mexican restaurant on 2nd and Pacific Coast Highway, opened on August 18th. They are dedicated to making a positive impact and delivering the Long Beach community…
Posted inCrime Local News
U.S. Marshals Involved Shooting in Long Beach
On Thursday a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force was in the area of 12th street and Cedar avenue in Long Beach following a subject into an alley around 12:50pm when…
Posted inElections
New district lines may misrepresent voters
The next time the citizens of Long Beach will be able to vote in the midterm elections will be June 7, 2022. The offices up for election are Mayor, City…
Posted inAirport Events Long Beach Attractions
Long Beach Airport’s Festival of Flight Returns
LONG BEACH, CA – The Long Beach Airport’s (LGB) award-winning Festival of Flight is coming in for a landing Saturday, November 6. The popular free event, which was canceled last year due to the pandemic, is returning with aircraft on static display, live music, food and…
Historic Backlog of Cargo Ships at the Port of Long Beach
https://youtu.be/fmzio_E_klE
Posted inEvents
Race into the weekend: Long Beach Marathon returns Saturday and Sunday
The Long Beach Marathon returns this weekend, Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, for the first time in almost two years, and this year will bring a variety of races and…
Posted inAttractions Business Culture
Space Tech Expo 2021 Returns to Long Beach
https://youtu.be/A9_yb36s5fU
Posted inCity Politics Community Development
City Manager Announces Recruitment Process for Police Chief
Long Beach, CA - City Manager Tom Modica today announced the process for selecting a new leader of the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) since Chief Robert G. Luna announced last month that he will be retiring in December 2021.
Posted inBreaking News Community Crime
UPDATE: Mona Rodriguez Death to be Investigated as Homicide by LBPD
Yesterday, Oct. 6, 2021, Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez, who was struck in the upper body in a shooting incident on Sep. 27, 2021, succumbed to her injuries. In light of this…
Posted inHomelessness Non-Profit
Non-profit organization activates policy to combat homelessness in Long Beach
Everyone In is a non-profit organization powered by United Way that helps advocate for and identify people and policies to combat homelessness in the city of Long Beach. Their mission…
Posted inTransportation
Long Beach Transit making it stress-free on students and parents with discounted fares
https://youtu.be/Uec_Q50Rbh8 More info: https://ridelbt.com/students
Posted inCollision Community Local News
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Corner of PCH and Lewis Ave
On Oct. 6, 2021, at approximately 5:51 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Lewis Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult pedestrian.
Concerns and celebration as high school sports return
As the number of cases of COVID-19 in Long Beach dwindles, the Long Beach Unified School District has begun easing social distancing rules and allowing extracurricular activities to resume. Barring…
Long Beach Airport Recognized for Carbon Reduction Efforts
Long Beach, CA - Airports Council International (ACI), the leading industry group for airports, has certified Long Beach Airport (LGB) with a Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) emission reduction rating.
UPDATE: LBUSD School Safety Officer Shoots and Kills 18 Year Old
Tragedy struck this past Monday afternoon in East Long Beach near Millikan High School, on the corner of Palo Verde and Spring, as an LBUSD school safety officer opened fire…