August 2022 - Long Beach Local News

California ISO issues Flex Alert for today, Aug. 31

FOLSOM, Calif. – The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, for today, Aug. 31 from 4 p.m. to 9…

LBLN August 31, 2022

Community Entertainment Events

City of Long Beach to Host Second Annual Long Beach Youth Festival

LONG BEACH, CA – The Long Beach Health Department’s Office of Youth Development, in partnership with the City’s Youth and Families Commission, Long Beach Public Library and Departments of Parks,…

LBLN August 31, 2022

Community Health Local News

Excessive Heat Advisory issued for Los Angeles County

LONG BEACH, CA – The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Advisory for Los Angeles County for Wednesday, August 31 to Monday, Sep. 5. The Heat Advisory will begin…

LBLN August 30, 2022

Community Local News Long Beach

Police seek Community Help in Locating At-Risk Missing Person

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 74-year-old at-risk missing person, Thomas Edward Morgan, who was last seen on Aug.28, 2022, at approximately 5:34…

LBLN August 29, 2022

Local News Long Beach Rescue Mission

Long Beach Rescue Mission Adds New Beds To The Samaritan House

The Long Beach Rescue Mission has added new beds to its growing housing program. The additional beds have been acquired as the mission replaces the over 150 beds that have…

LBLN August 26, 2022

Local News

LBLN Weekend Round-up

Life in Long Beach is never dull! There’s always something going on and LBLN has put together a list of events you’ll want to check out this weekend. FRIDAY Fourth…

LBLN August 26, 2022

Long Beach Rescue Mission

The Long Beach Rescue Mission Gives Back For Back To School

The Long Beach Rescue Mission is seeking volunteers through the end of the month to help fill over 600 backpacks with school supplies for their back-to-school backpack drive. The Mission…

LBLN August 26, 2022

Community Port

Back To School at Scherer Park with help from Port of Long Beach

https://youtu.be/_MQHZUfRlhA The Port of Long Beach supports community groups and events that make Long Beach a better place to live and work. Applications for the Port's Community Sponsorships are open…

LBLN August 25, 2022

Community Development Downtown Long Beach

‘Long Beach International Gateway Bridge’ Named

LONG BEACH, CA - The Port of Long Beach’s new cable-stayed span was designated as the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge on Wednesday after receiving approval from the state Senate.…

LBLN August 24, 2022

Community Housing Local News

City of Long Beach Awarded $13.1 Million State Loan for Emergency Rental Assistance Program

LONG BEACH, CA - The City of Long Beach has been awarded a $13.1 million California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Cashflow Loan to provide additional funding for the Long…

LBLN August 22, 2022

Arts Events

Long Beach Walls & Art Renzei Festival Returns This August

Long Beach Walls & Art Renzei Festival will be returning on August 29, showcasing America’s most influential women in art. The festival will take place outdoors and is free and…

LBLN August 22, 2022

Community Crime Crime

Two Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping of a Baby

LONG BEACH, CA - On August 20, 2022 at approximately 12:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pine Avenue and 10th Street regarding an assault with a deadly…

LBLN August 22, 2022

Events

LBLN Weekend Round-up

Long Beach is a diverse city and there’s always something to do. Long Beach Local News has compiled a list of events you don’t want to miss this weekend. FRIDAY…

LBLN August 19, 2022

City Event Community Development

City of Long Beach Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Affordable Housing Community for Veterans

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach joined with nonprofit developer Century Affordable Development, Inc. (Century) and other partner organizations to celebrate the groundbreaking of The Cove, a new affordable housing development located at the 27-acre Century…

LBLN August 18, 2022

Community Environment Local News

California ISO issues Flex Alert

FOLSOM, Calif. – The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, for Aug. 17, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.,…

LBLN August 17, 2022

Crime

Long Beach Resident Convicted of Human Trafficking of Minors

Four years after a Long Beach man was arrested on child trafficking charges, the suspect was sentenced to 61 years to life in prison. The investigation began on February 20,…

LBLN August 17, 2022

Animals

Long Beach Animal Care Services Joins NBCUniversal Local’s ‘Clear the Shelters’

Pet Adoption and Donation Campaign This August Long Beach, CA – Long BeachAnimal Care Services (LBACS) has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2022 Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign, taking place through…

LBLN August 16, 2022

Community Homelessness Hospital

Executive Director uses Rescue Mission’s Dinner on Me Program to inspire Family and Pay it Forward

https://youtu.be/F-zdlJncQQM

LBLN August 15, 2022

Community Crime Crime

Man dies following Vehicle collision with Fence Post

LONG BEACH, CA - On August 14, 2022 at approximately 7:04 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of 7th Street and Daisy Avenue…

LBLN August 15, 2022

Business Community Events

Long Beach Burger Week Spotlight: Vibes Beach Cafe

https://youtu.be/5PLrXH3E6DY

LBLN August 14, 2022

Events

LBLN Weekend Round-up

Long Beach is a diverse city and there’s always something to do. Long Beach Local News has compiled a list of events you don’t want to miss this weekend. FRIDAY…

LBLN August 12, 2022

Crime

LBPD Releases Bodycam Footage of Officer Involved Shooting

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, such as…

LBLN August 12, 2022

Crime

Long Beach Police Department Seeks Help Locating Sexual Assault Suspect

The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a male suspect involved in a sexual battery incident involving a minor. https://youtu.be/zZYLw4UBRaU On July 31, 2022, at approximately…

LBLN August 12, 2022

Health

The California Dental Association Foundation Hosting Free Dental Clinic in LB

The California Dental Association Foundation will be hosting a free dental clinic for California residents in need who do not have dental insurance this Saturday, August 13. Many dental services…

LBLN August 12, 2022

Education

The Nation’s Largest College Savings Program Launches

California has launched the CalKIDS Program, which will give 3.4 million students across the state access to college saving accounts with seed investments ranging from $500 to $1500. CalKIDS, or…

LBLN August 11, 2022

Community Downtown Long Beach Food

Long Beach Burger Week Spotlight: Portuguese Bend Distilling

https://youtu.be/q3wf2BW2Ek8

LBLN August 10, 2022

Local News

Snoop Dogg and Steph Curry Unveil Renovated Basketball Court in Long Beach

Long Beach, CA - Long Beach native and rap legend Snoop Dogg was joined by Golden State Warriors and NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry at the Boys & Girls Club…

LBLN August 10, 2022

Event Coverage Health

MemorialCare Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach Holds Annual Beach Day

Miller Children’s and Women's Hospital Long Beach recently held its annual Beach Day on Saturday. The event transformed the Houssels forum, a large conference room at the hospital, into a…

LBLN August 9, 2022

Dining Events Food

Enjoy Local Eats At The Second Annual Long Beach Burger Week

Long Beach Burger Week comes back to the city starting August 7 through August 14. Local restaurants will be offering their best burgers starting at $5 and ranging to $20.…

LBLN August 9, 2022

Animals

Long Beach Animal Care Services At Critical Capacity

The Long Beach Animal Care Services location has over 200 animals in the shelter and has run out of options for places to put dogs. “To maintain our Compassion Saves…

LBLN August 8, 2022

Community Dining Downtown Long Beach

Long Beach Burger Week returns for its Second Year courtesy of Long Beach Food & Beverage

https://youtu.be/MlZj2TAHHHM

LBLN August 5, 2022

Events

LBLN Weekend Round-up

Life in Long Beach is never boring! There’s always something going on and LBLN has put together a list of events that you’ll want to check out this weekend. FRIDAY…

LBLN August 5, 2022

Dining Food

The Chicken Shack Menu is Back at Lucille’s Bar-B-Que

The popular limited-time-only Chicken Shack menu returns to Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que today. This year’s Chicken Shack menu is the first one created by the new culinary director, Haim Asher, and…

LBLN August 4, 2022

Community Health Hospital

CertaScan increases Infant Safety at MemorialCare Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach

https://youtu.be/EtBRSpiSQ2I

LBLN August 3, 2022

Arts

Long Beach Airport Showcases CORE 2021 Art Exhibit

The Long Beach Airport is showcasing a 14-piece art exhibit, CORE 2021, curated by Able ARTS Work now through December. CORE 2021 is a collection made by local artists of…

LBLN August 3, 2022

Events

DeForest Park Association hosts its 35th annual “National Night Out”- A Taste of North Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA – The DeForest Park Association will host its 35th annual “National Night Out” - A Taste of North Long Beach on August 2 from 6:00 p.m. to…

LBLN August 2, 2022

Local News Long Beach

City of Long Beach Unveils Proposed $3.2 Billion Budget for 2023

Long Beach, CA – Today, August 2, 2022, the City of Long Beach unveiled its Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) Budget, with a special presentation on a five-year Measure…

LBLN August 2, 2022

Entertainment

Danny Miguel’s ‘Mexican Express’ Highlights World of Drag Racing

Mexican Express, directed by Long Beach native Danny Miguel, is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. The documentary is three years in the making and details the experiences of brothers…

LBLN August 2, 2022

Community

Get to know the new Long Beach Rescue Mission Executive Director Jeff Levine

https://youtu.be/wVxQJmPYlgY

LBLN August 1, 2022

Community Health Local News

Long Beach Health Department to Begin Distribution of Infant Formula

LONG BEACH, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) recently announced it has received 950 cans of infant formula from the Los…

LBLN August 1, 2022

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