December 2021 - Long Beach Local News

Long Beach Beaches Temporarily Closed Due to Sewage Spill

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

LBLN December 31, 2021

Aquarium of the Pacific Downtown Long Beach Events

New Year’s Eve Festivities Around Every Corner

With the year 2022 swiftly approaching, fireworks and streamers aren't the only way to countdown to midnight. This New Year's Eve, there's something for everyone whether it's live rock bands,…

LBLN December 30, 2021

Breaking News Community Crime

Police seek Community Help in identifying Hit-and-Run Driver

Detectives from the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of a late-90s to early 2000s, two-door, red pick-up truck that…

LBLN December 29, 2021

Charity Community Homelessness

Long Beach Rescue Mission looks forward to growth in 50th year

Long Beach Rescue Mission hires Interim Executive Director; plans to expand its community reach in the new year. LONG BEACH - Long Beach Rescue Mission will celebrate 50 years as…

LBLN December 28, 2021

Breaking News Collision Crime

Women Killed by Hit-And-Run Collision

lo LONG BEACH - On Dec. 27 at 5:25 p.m., Long Beach Police Department officers responded to an injury hit-and-run collision in the area of 4th Street and Pine Avenue,…

LBLN December 28, 2021

Local News

Long Beach Rescue Mission hosts Annual Toy Drive

The Long Beach Rescue Mission recently hosted its Annual Toy Drive to benefit local families with children this holiday season. LONG BEACH - The Long Beach Rescue Mission held its…

LBLN December 23, 2021

Business Community Employment

Long Beach Rescue Mission hires Interim Executive Director

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LBLN December 22, 2021

Weather

Long Beach to Receive Extended Period of Rain into Holiday Weekend

A series of storms is expected bring wet weather to Long Beach and Los Angeles County today, Dec. 22, and into the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting one to two inches of rainfall along the coast, with…

LBLN December 22, 2021

Animals Aquarium of the Pacific

Rescued baby sea otter arrives at the Aquarium of the Pacific

The Aquarium of the Pacific is lending a helping hand to a baby sea otter who was recently rescued off the coast of Pismo Beach, California by trained responders from…

LBLN December 22, 2021

Local News

Governor, Mayor, Port Envoy Vow Action on Supply Chain

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Biden Administration-appointed Port Envoy John D. Porcari visited the Port of Long Beach on Wednesday to discuss state and federal measures to alleviate the congestion…

LBLN December 21, 2021

Health

Donate today to the Wishlist for MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach

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LBLN December 18, 2021

Local News

Threats of School Shootings on Dec. 17th Circulate on TikTok

A threat to schools via TikTok has sparked confusion and worry among families and school authorities across Southern California and the country. The threat, whose account origins are unknown, has…

LBLN December 17, 2021

Politics

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia Announces He Is Running For Congress

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia announced today he is running for California's Long Beach-based congressional seat in 2022. In a video announcement on Twitter, he dedicated his campaign to his late mother who…

LBLN December 17, 2021

Breaking News Community Culture

UPDATE: Video surfaces of Lakewood High School staff physically restraining student with special needs during protest

Earlier this week, “students staged a demonstration in the quad area of Lakewood High School’s campus…Students staged the demonstration after a social media account surfaced where anonymous individuals made mention…

LBLN December 16, 2021

Local News

MemorialCare Miller Children’s Hospital brings holiday cheer to young patients

MemorialCare Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach created a winter wonderland for some of their youngest patients who got to enjoy holiday festivities despite their hospital stay. The children…

LBLN December 16, 2021

Community Education LBUSD

LBUSD assistant principal gets physical with student during protest regarding assault reporting efficacy

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LBLN December 15, 2021

Business Business Beat Community

Quarter Panel Guitar Co. strums up business in Long Beach

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LBLN December 14, 2021

Charity Community Culture

Long Beach Rescue Mission seeks donations for annual toy drive

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LBLN December 13, 2021

Crime

53-Year-Old Man Shot and Killed in Long Beach

A 53-year-old man was shot on Wednesday at 11:48 p.m., in the Wrigley neighborhood of Long Beach. LBPD officers responded to assist the Long Beach Fire Department in the 1600…

LBLN December 9, 2021

Community Development Health

Exploring the Children’s Pulmonary Institute at Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach

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LBLN December 8, 2021

Attractions Community Culture

Long Beach Transit Community Relations Team celebrates first International Tamale Festival

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LBLN December 7, 2021

Local News

Omicron Variant of COVID-19 Virus Found in Long Beach

On December 6, 2021, the Long Beach Health Department received confirmation of its first case of COVID-19 with mutations consistent with the new Omicron variant (B.1.1.529). The individual, who was fully vaccinated and is asymptomatic, returned to Long Beach on Nov.…

LBLN December 7, 2021

Crime

Suspect Arrested for Sexual Battery of Three Victims, Additional Victims Sought

On Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, Long Beach Police Detectives arrested Jerod Curtis, a 29-year-old resident of Carson, for multiple counts of sexual battery and sexual crimes against a minor. Jerod…

LBLN December 6, 2021

Business

Wood Coffee gets ready for a soft launch

LONG BEACH, Ca - Nolan Wood is a member of the Queer community and is the owner of Wood Coffee, a new plant-based coffee shop opening soon on 2728 E.10th…

LBLN December 3, 2021

Local News

College-Athletes will be able to be paid for their name, image, and likeness

LONG BEACH - Starting in the 2021-2022 academic school year, college athletes will be able to be endorsed and paid for their name, image, and likeness. This rule change has…

LBLN December 2, 2021

Business Business Beat California Legislature

Business Spotlight with Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

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LBLN December 2, 2021

Expo Center Museum

African American Military Exhibit debuts at Expo Center

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA- The African American Military Experience at the Long Beach Expo Center is a free exhibit that focuses on the hardships and triumphs that Black Military personnel have…

LBLN December 2, 2021

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