Adult Male Dead following Shooting on Atlantic Avenue
LONG BEACH, CA - On Jan. 30, at approximately 9:26 p.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots near the 500 Block of East Broadway, which resulted in the death…
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Farmers and Merchants Bank gives back to Long Beach businesses
Farmers and Merchants Bank has awarded grant money to local businesses in their 2021 Small Business Grant Program. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on businesses throughout the past…
COVID-19 Omicron Sub-Variant BA.2 Virus Found in Long Beach
On January 28, 2022, the Long Beach Health Department received confirmation of its first case of the Omicron subvariant, BA.2. The new subvariant was first detected in South Africa in December of 2021 and has since been detected in 49 countries, including the…
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Breaking News: Shooting reported near Southbound Cherry Avenue and 4th Street
https://youtu.be/IkvkVyyqi5k Update: Long Beach Police Department has released information regarding this incident following preliminary investigation. On Jan. 27 at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers responded to a shots call in the…
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City to Conduct Critical Repairs to the Queen Mary Beginning in February 2022
The City of Long Beach has announced it will begin repairs to the Queen Mary, estimated to cost approximately $5 million, with a possible reopening to the public expected for…
Local Bar Scene Shows Optimism as Pandemic Persists
As COVID-19 remains a prevalent issue in Long Beach, the local bars have come together as a community. Vivian Hernandez, who is the current general manager at Alex’s Bar, has…
Suspect Flees after Armed Robbery at McDonald’s on East 4th Street
https://youtu.be/v-per3VrUO4 LONG BEACH, CA - Long Beach Police Department has provided preliminary information regarding a robbery that occurred on Jan. 25 at a McDonald's on East 4th Street. At approximately…
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MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach reports New High for Pediatric Patients with COVID-19
MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach is experiencing the highest volume of pediatric patients with COVID-19 its seen since the onset of the pandemic. LONG BEACH, CA -…
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LBCC students may find help with housing through Hope Housing for Students program
Long Beach City College students can now apply for the Hope Housing for Students program, which will provide housing, food, and counseling services for those who qualify. Applications to this…
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Individual poses as Long Beach Water employee
LONG BEACH, CA - Long Beach Water posted on its Twitter account on Jan. 21 that it had received reports of individuals visiting residents' homes posing as City contracted vendors. …
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Seltzer Festival is Making its Long Beach Debut
LONG BEACH, CA - Cannonball Productions will bring Seltzerland, a globally touring hard seltzer festival to the Bixby Village Golf Course in Long Beach on Feb 5. Attendees are welcome…
Inaugural Long Beach Black Restaurant Week Celebrates Local Black-owned Breweries and Bakeries
Long Beach Black Restaurant Week launches on Sunday, Jan. 23, to celebrate and feature locally Black-owned restaurants, bakeries, and breweries within the community. During this eight-day event, participating Black-owned restaurants…
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Suspect Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
LONG BEACH - On Jan. 19, detectives with the Long Beach Police Department’s Computer Crimes Detail, and the East Division Directed Enforcement Team, arrested Randal Stevens, a 53-year-old resident of…
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Biden Administration Launches new site for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Jan. 19, the new government-run site, COVIDtests.gov., officially went live, offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to all Americans. With a limit of four per order, anyone…
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LPBD Officers and SWAT Team respond to Assault Incident on Cedar Avenue
LONG BEACH - Long Beach Police Department has released preliminary information regarding an incident that took place on Jan. 19 on Cedar Avenue. At approximately 2:22 a.m., officers responded to…
CSULB Student Hunter Lewis Lost at Sea While Creating Treasure Hunt
Hunter Lewis set sail on Dec. 31 in Trinidad Harbor and was not seen again after that day. The search and rescue efforts for Lewis were called off on Jan.…
Murder Investigation Ongoing After Shooting Leaves One Dead
On Jan. 16, 2022, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting that occurred inside an open business near the 1900 block of Willow Street, which resulted in the death of…
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Surge in COVID-19 Cases Cause Delay in City Services and Events for the Long Beach Community
Across the state of California, residents are beginning to see postponements, cancellations, and modifications implemented or reinstatement due to the surge in COVID-19 cases as a result of the highly…
Two Suspects Arrested in connection with Lime Avenue Murder
Homicide detectives have arrested two male suspects following a stabbing incident which resulted in the murder of one male victim. LONG BEACH - On Jan. 13, detectives from the Special…
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Long Beach City Councilwoman Suzie Aramesh Price Launches Campaign For Mayor
District 3 Councilwoman Suzie Price has announced her campaign for Long Beach Mayor. LONG BEACH - Long Beach City Councilwoman Suzie Aramesh Price recently launched her campaign to succeed outgoing…
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Long Beach Race for Mayor and Other Campaigns Now Underway
LONG BEACH, Ca -- The election cycle for the City of Long Beach will open on June 7 for the offices of the Mayor, City Auditor, City Attorney, City Prosecutor,…
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Long Beach City College announces Changes to Winter Intersession due to Omicron Surge
Long Beach City College has announced a shift in in-person learning; adding more virtual options and the opportunity for excused withdrawal due to the Omicron surge. LONG BEACH - Due…
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Dispute leads to Shootout outside of Elementary School
https://youtu.be/wZIcnvEfoOs LONG BEACH - A verbal dispute between two males resulted in a shootout this afternoon behind Nieto Herrera Elementary School on 15th and Orizaba Ave. At approximately 12:01 p.m.,…
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2022 State of the City address by Mayor Robert Garcia
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Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Tours Port of Long Beach
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took a tour of the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday to view firsthand efforts to deliver goods during the COVID-19 pandemic. LONG BEACH -…
Long Beach Police Department Announces 2021 Year-End Crime Statistics
Today, the Long Beach Police Department announced the 2021 year-end crime statistics. Similar to other cities across the nation, the Long Beach community experienced an increase in crime in 2021. In…
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Top Long Beach Black Chefs to Prepare and Serve Lunch at Long Beach Rescue Mission
Three top chefs will offer their culinary talents during a unique event at the Long Beach Rescue Mission ahead of the inaugural Long Beach Black Restaurant Week. LONG BEACH -…
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15 and 16-year-old juveniles shot in Long Beach
Early Sunday morning, at 6:35 a.m., Long Beach Police officers responded to the 1600 block of East 14th streetregarding a shots call. When LBPD officers located one 15-year-old and one 16-year-old…
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City Announces Request for Qualifications for Black Mental Health Services
LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has announced a request for qualifications for Black-serving mental health organizations to provide culturally affirming mental health services. Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply…
CSU Long Beach Starts Off New Semester with Virtual Instruction
The California State University of Long Beach has decided the first two weeks of the Spring 2022 semester will be offered as remote instruction. CSU Long Beach released this statement…
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Unfiltered Voices from those Impacted by the Long Beach Rescue Mission
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City of Long Beach Issues Updated Isolation and Quarantine Orders, Health Order
LONG BEACH - The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has issued updated Isolation and Quarantine Orders and an updated Health Order, all of which took effect on Jan. 4. These orders align…
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Anime Los Angeles 17 Comes to Long Beach This Weekend
Anime Los Angeles 17 is coming to Long Beach this weekend at the Long Beach Convention Center. Anime Los Angeles 17 will provide a space for all things anime. The…
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Police Seek Public Help to find At-Risk Person
UPDATE: According to LBPD as of 1/6/22, missing person David Alejandro Quiroz safely returned to his care facility, unharmed. Thank you all who helped search for David. Original Post: LONG…
Grab a Free Ride with the Long Beach Transit Passport Service
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City Announces Updates to COVID-19 Clinic Operations and Other City Services Due to Surge
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge locally and throughout the state, the City of Long Beach today announced several operational changes and potential impacts to City services. The City continues to take an aggressive approach to help limit the spread of…
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Vice Mayor Rex Richardson Launches Campaign for Long Beach Mayor
Long Beach, CA — Vice Mayor Rex Richardson is declaring his candidacy to be Long Beach’s next Mayor. In an announcement video called “Thrive Together,” released to his supporters, Richardson states…