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Long Beach Transit approved for more electric-battery buses on the streets
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Jordan High Team Improves Community Transit
A team of eight juniors from Jordan High School earned third place in the Americas region in the Made to
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Aquarium of the Pacific Takes Steps to Fully Reopen Safely
More info: aquariumofpacific.org
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Man shot to death near homeless encampment in Long Beach
On Monday at 2:25 p.m., Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the area of the Southbound 405 freeway at
Read morePolice Release Body Cam Video from Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Long Beach
Update 4/15/21: In accordance with current legislation, including Senate Bill 1421 and Assembly Bill 748, the Long Beach Police Department
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Motorcyclist Killed after Collision with Building in Long Beach
On Saturday at 11:00 a.m., LBPD officers from the Long Beach Police Department responded to a traffic collision near the
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Long Beach to Allow Increased Capacity for Private Gatherings, Indoor Live Events
Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has issued an updated Health Order, effective
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New Electric Container Cranes at The Port of Long Beach
SSA Marine is now operating the first of nine electric container yard cranes at the Port of Long Beach’s Pier
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Police seek public’s help locating critical missing person Brigette Anne Holbrook
Update 4/20/21 at 9:00 a.m: Missing person Brigette Anne Holbrook was located by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on
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U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 aircraft will be arriving at Long Beach Airport
On Friday, April 16, two U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 aircraft will be arriving at Long Beach Airport (LGB). After planned
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Long Beach Police Plan DUI Checkpoint this Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on April 16 and 17, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to
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City of Long Beach Will Begin Vaccinating ResidentsAges 16 Years and Older Starting Today
Beginning April 15, those who work in Long Beach who are 16 years and older will also be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Long Beach to Fully Reopen June 15
Long Beach and the rest of California will be re-opening on June 15. Long Beach will be fully reopening on
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Police ask public help locating missing 13-year-old in Long Beach
UPDATE 4/7/21 at 6:00 p.m: Missing juvenile Diana Elizabeth Rojas Gonzaga was located in the City at approximately 4 p.m.
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Rally at City Hall regarding Long Beach Providing Migrant Children with Temporary Emergency Shelter
A large rally gathered Tuesday afternoon at Long Beach City Hall to protest city officials’ decision to provide migrant children with temporary emergency shelter at the Long Beach Convention Center.
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Amazon Fresh Opens in Long Beach
Long Beach has its own Amazon Fresh grocery store. In recent weeks, Amazon Fresh has opened its eighth location in
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Long Beach Providing Migrant Children with Temporary Emergency Shelter
To ensure the safety and well-being of each child, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement, has requested assistance from local governments throughout the United States to provide temporary facilities for these children, while the federal government quickly reconnects them with family members or sponsors in the United States. Long Beach specifically has been requested to assist with this humanitarian mission to safely house children who are unattended by their parents.
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A Car Wash with A Cause in Long Beach
My New Car Wash is one of the few, truly 100%, hand car washes in the city. Beyond producing some of the best results out there, My New Car Wash also is leading the way in local philanthropy by directly giving back 20% of the proceeds to charities throughout the city.
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Motorcyclist Dead after Traffic Incident
One motorcyclist died in a traffic collision near north Wrigley on Sunday afternoon. Around 1:45 p.m., officers arrived near Magnolia
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Woman with rifle shot and killed by police in Long Beach
On Friday morning at 5:15 a.m., Long Beach Police officers and Long Beach Fire simultaneously responded to the 2800 block
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Two fatal shootings overnight with one being an officer involved shooting
On Friday At 2:00 a.m., LBPD officers responded to the 1900 block of Canal regarding a shooting. Once on scene, officers
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Long Beach Airport Seeks Development Proposals for 27 Acres
The City of Long Beach released a Request for Proposals (RFP) today for aeronautical development of all or portions of approximately 27 acres at Long Beach Airport (LGB).
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MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Ranked in List of Best Hospitals within U.S.
Our very own Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center is standing alongside the best at number 88 in the world.
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Long Beach Airport and Arts Council Feature New Pandemic Inspired Art Exhibit
A new pandemic-themed art exhibit has been unveiled at Long Beach Airport (LGB). The exhibition by local women artists, commissioned
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Long Beach Transit Purchases New Zero-Emission Battery-Electric Buses
At its March 25, 2021 meeting, the Long Beach Transit Board of Directors authorized the purchase 20 new battery-electric buses from New Flyer of America.
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City of Long Beach Will Begin Vaccinating Residents Ages 50 Years and Older Starting Today
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach announced today that, effective immediately, the Department of Health and Human Services will begin vaccinating all residents, as well as those who work in Long Beach, ages 50 years and older. Long Beach will be one of the first health jurisdictions in California to expand vaccine access to people in this age group.
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LBCC Classes to Return to In-Person Instruction for 2021 Fall Semester
Long Beach City College announced that up to 30 percent to 35 percent of the 2021 Fall Semester classes will return
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Long Beach City Council Passes $234 million Long Beach Recovery Act
Long Beach city officials are adopting the $234 million Long Beach Recovery Act to help fund the needs of public health, fiscal and economic downfalls that may have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Long Beach Police Release Body Camera Footage of Officer Involved Shooting
Update 3/17/21:In accordance with current legislation, including Senate Bill 1421 and Assembly Bill 748, the Long Beach Police discloses certain records and video
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Long Beach Airport Unveils Pandemic-Inspired Art Exhibit
Long Beach, CA – A new pandemic-themed art exhibit has been unveiled at Long Beach Airport (LGB). The exhibition by
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Long Beach Moves Into the Red Tier of State’s Color-Coded Tier System for Economic Recovery
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Health and Human Services Department has issued an updated Health Order, effective at
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54 year-old Joel Vargas dies after being shot in Long Beach
On Thursday at 6:45 p.m., Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Stanton Place regarding a
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50 year-old male shot in Long Beach
50 year-old male shot in chest near 15th and Stanton around 6:45pm in Long Beach. The man was rushed to
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COVID-19 Vaccine LB 101: How to Get a Vaccine in Long Beach
Updated 03.10.2021 – How Can You Get a Vaccine in Long Beach and Where?
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Long Beach Airport Begins Flying to Several New Cities This Week
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Airport (LGB) kicks off inaugural service to seven new destinations this week, significantly enhancing
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Local Long Beach Artists Can Receive up to $3000 from the Artists’ Relief Fund
Long Beach Artists Can Receive up to $3000 a Month from Artists’ Relief Fund
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City Officials Create $207 Million Proposal To Boost Local Economy in Long Beach Recovery Act
City Officials Create $207 million Proposal to help rebuild and promote the local economy
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Covid-19 Vaccine on Wheels are Now in Place to Serve Residents from Home
The city of Long Beach is releasing two mobile COVID-19 vaccination vans to reach the community.
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Long Beach Community College Board of Trustees Appoints Interim Superintendent-President
During a Special Board of Trustees Meeting last night, March 2, the Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees
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70-year-old man shot and wounded in Long Beach
A 70-year-old man was shot and wounded near 17th and Gundry just after 2:11pm on Tuesday. LBPD and LBFD arrived
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COVID-19 City Update: 03.01
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 51,266 total positive results 71 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.6% 10.2
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COVID-19 City Update: 2.26
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 51,195 total positive results 103 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.9% 12.0
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Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction Ordinance of City’s “Hero Pay” for Grocery Workers
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach is pleased that District Court Judge Otis Wright has denied the
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Update: LA County Sheriff’s Motor Deputy Thomas Albanese Killed On-Duty
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was killed Thursday in a crash in the Lakewood area, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said. Villanueva
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LA County Sheriffs Motorcycle Deputy Killed in Collision
On Thursday just after 9:00am a LA County Sheriffs Deputy motor unit was killed in traffic collision. The crash happened
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LB Parks, Recreation & Marine to Offer In-Person Day Camps during Spring Break
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Department (PRM) will offer sessions through Friday, April 2,
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Long Beach shooting leaves one dead, two wounded
On Monday at 10:45 a.m., Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the 300 block of E. 25th Street regarding
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Motorcyclist Killed in Long Beach Crash
On Monday at 6:50 p.m., Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the area of Long Beach Boulevard and Del
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City of Long Beach being a Model for Administering Vaccines in California
California Governor Newsom took a trip to Long Beach Monday morning to tour the Long Beach Convention Center Covid-19 vaccination clinic
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Long Beach Beaches Closed Due to Sewage Spill
Long Beach City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, ordered all swimming areas west of Belmont Pier in Long Beach temporarily
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COVID-19 City Update: 02.22
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 50,855 total positive results 193 new cases since last update (Feb. 18) Seven-day positivity
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3 people shot and wounded in Long Beach
Three people were wounded in a Wrigley shooting this morning. The shooting occurred near 25th St and Elm Avenue around
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Man Shot and Killed near 6th and Olive in Long Beach
On Feb. 16, 2021, at approximately 9:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Olive Avenue regarding a
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Pedestrian dies after high-speed motorcycle crash
On Tuesday at 6:20 p.m., LBPD officers responded to an injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian in
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Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
After 19 months of construction and preparation, MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach officially opened its brand-new 80,000
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Long Beach
On Feb. 15, 2021 at approximately 5:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Long Beach Boulevard and 32nd
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COVID-19 City Update: 02.12
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 50,196 total positive results 124 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 7.2% 33.6
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Long Beach Police Officer Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is deeply disappointed to announce the arrest of a police officer for possession of
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Police Arrest Suspects in Shooting at Long Beach Park
Update Murder Investigation Arrests 02/10/21: On Feb. 10, 2021, Special Investigation Detectives coordinated the arrest of Michael Scott Doss Jr., a 29-year-old resident
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COVID-19 City Update: 02.8
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 49,603 total positive results 558 new cases since last update (Feb. 4) Seven-day positivity
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Suspect Killed after Officer-Involved Shooting in Long Beach
On Saturday around 9:15 p.m., Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the area of Magnolia Avenue and 14th Street
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Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna Hit and Injured by Vehicle
Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna is recovering after he sustained injuries from being hit by a truck near El Dorado
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Police Officer Hit by Stolen Vehicle at Car Dealership
On Tuesday at 7:00 a.m., Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) Homicide detectives responded to a business in the 2800 block
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Grocery Stores Close After Mandated Hero Pay
Kroger Grocery company announced that it will be closing two of its Long Beach stores in response to the city
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Safety measures at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
More info: https://www.millerchildrenshospitallb.org
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COVID-19 City Update: 1.29
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 47,844 total positive results 225 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 10.4% 69.3
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Aquarium of the Pacific Reopens this Saturday
After careful planning with the City of Long Beach, the Aquarium of the Pacific has announced it will reopen its
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City of Long Beach Officials Lift Stay at Home Order
On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the lifting of the Regional Stay at Home Order, allowing counties to return
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COVID-19 City Update: 1.25
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 46,477 total positive results 994 new cases since last update (Jan. 21) Seven-day positivity
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One person killed in drive-by shooting
Long Beach Police homicide is on scene investigating a shooting that accord near 14th and Elm in an alley. Witnesses
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Update: Man shot and wounded near South and Lime
On Monday around 4:30 p.m., LBPD officers were on patrol near the area of South Street and Lime Avenue when
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Press Conference: Long Beach City Mayor and City Health Officer Open Mass Vaccination at Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia and City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis make remarks at the City’s large-scale COVID-19 vaccination
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City of Long Beach 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Virtual Celebration
The City of Long Beach invites the community to participate in a virtual MLK Day of Celebration and Service on Monday, Jan.
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City of Long Beach Partners With Verizon to Bring Advanced Wireless Connectivity
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach has partnered with Verizon on an innovative project that will benefit
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Mayor, City Manager, Health Dept. Director Receive COVID-19 Vaccine and Discuss Rollout
Long Beach, CA – Today, Mayor Robert Garcia, Long Beach City Manager Tom Modica and Health and Human Services (Health
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One Person Found Dead After House Fire in Bixby Knolls
Long Beach Fire responded to the 1000 block of Marcellus Street in Bixby Knolls around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday night.
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Mayor Garcia delivered his seventh State of the City address in Long Beach
Mayor Garcia delivered his seventh State of the City address at the Terrace Theater to a record online crowd who
Read moreCOVID-19 Testing Site Opens at Long Beach Airport
Long Beach Airport (LGB), in partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, today welcomed its first COVID-19 testing site, available exclusively for the
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Man Shot during Car-to-Car Shooting in Long Beach
A man was shot while driving northbound on Cherry at 56th Street around 5:16pm in North Long Beach. The victim
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Police Ask Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Sexual Battery Incidents
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who detectives believe may be
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Molina Healthcare funds nearly $320,000 worth of PPE in California
LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 30, 2020 – Molina Healthcare of California (“Molina”) has funded nearly $320,000 worth of personal protective equipment
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Homeless man shot and killed in Long Beach
On Sunday arounf 8:10 p.m., Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of East 68th Street regarding
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Woman struck and killed by vehicle near Cherry and Del Amo
A woman was struck and killed walking on a sidewalk when she was hit by a vehicle near Cherry and
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Update Located: Police seek public’s help locating critical missing person Lester Jackson
Update 1/8/2021 at 2:30 p.m.: On Jan. 8, 2021 at approximately 1:15 p.m., critical missing person, Lester Jackson, was located
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Update: Hit-and-Run Traffic Fatality at Atlantic and Market
On Jan. 5, 2021 at approximately 8:05 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Atlantic Avenue and Market Street
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Woman killed by hit-and-run driver in Long Beach
A woman was struck by a vehicle heading southbound on Long Beach Blvd just south of Market street around 8:00pm
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Free Outdoor Recreational Rentals for First Responders at Shoreline Village
In today’s trying times it’s more important than ever to find activities that are safe, outdoors, and that keep your
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Community hospital reopens under new leadership to help relieve pressure from local hospitals
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach announced that Community Hospital Long Beach (CHLB) has been granted a
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Update: LBPD Looting Task Force Nets Additional Arrests
Update Looting Task Force Nets Additional Arrests 12/29/20:On June 1, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department formed the Looting Task
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New Year’s Eve Concert Streamed Live on LBLN Supporting Bands and Venues
WATCH HERE: https://fb.watch/2KrOxUCns0/ New Year’s Eve Concert Streamed Live presented by Long Beach Blues Society in partnership with Long Beach Local
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COVID-19 City Update: 12.28
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 30,600 total positive results 2,881 new cases since last update (Dec. 23) Seven-day positivity
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Long Beach Beaches Temporarily Closed Due to Sewage Spill
Long Beach City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, ordered all coastal swimming areas in Long Beach to temporarily close for
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COVID-19 City Update: 12.21
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 26,281 total positive results 1,659 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 13.6 117.1
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Long Beach Transit gets into the Creative Flow Holiday Spirit
More info: ridelbt.com
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The Children’s Village will bring all of MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach pediatric specialties under one roof
It takes a village to care for sick children, and MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach is beginning
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COVID-19 City Update: 12.18
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 24,622 total positive results 547 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 12.9% 106.4
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City Partners With Local Hospital to Administer First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations in Long Beach
Today, the City of Long Beach announced that COVID-19 vaccinations to frontline healthcare workers have begun. Brandon Gatling, a registered
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Long Beach City College celebrates completion of new innovative parking structure
The four-level facility, funded by local taxpayers who supported the college’s bond measures, adds 530 PCC-convenient parking stalls and encourages
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2nd Alarm Fire at Apartment Carport in Long beach
2nd Alarm fire broke out at an apartment carport and extended into an auto body shop around 8:15pm on Wednesday
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COVID-19 City Update: 12.14
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 21,075 total positive results 987 new cases since last update (Dec. 10)* Seven-day positivity
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Long Beach City College celebrates completion of auditorium renovation
Long Beach City College will celebrate completion of a $29-million renovation of the Liberal Arts Campus Auditorium with a virtual
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Shipping Containers Heading to Long Beach Fall during Storm
Ocean Network Express (ONE) says 1,816 containers fell into the ocean during a storm as the ship crossed the Pacific
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Long Beach Fire Extract Woman From Vehicle After Crash At Port Of Long Beach
On Wednesday around 8PM, Long Beach Fire Department responded to the Port of Long Beach for a woman in her
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City of Long Beach to Reopen Playgrounds In Alignment with State’s Regional Stay at Home Order
Long Beach, CA – In alignment with changes to the State of California’s Regional Stay at Home Order, the Long
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Nickelodeon & Comedian Gabriel Iglesias Feature Long Beach Middle School on Popular Kid’s Show
Long Beach, CA (December 10, 2020)- [Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach], a free public middle school in Long Beach,
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COVID-19 City Update: 12.07
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 18,370 total positive results 820 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 8.4% 41.7
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Stay-at-home order takes effect in Long Beach
On December 3, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new Regional Stay at Home Order that would go into effect
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COVID-19 City Update: 12.04
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 17,550 total positive results 148 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 6.8% 36.7
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City of Long Beach Releases Statement Regarding Statewide Stay at Home Order
As the unprecedented increase in COVID-19 cases continues to threaten hospitalization capacity, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state
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Driver arrested in DUI hit-and-run crash in Long Beach
On Wednesday, at 7:15 p.m, officers responded to an injury hit and run collision in the area of Pacific Coast Highway
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COVID-19 City Update: 11.30
The City of Long Beach continues to see an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases. This unfortunate trend, which also is
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Surge in Long Beach COVID-19 Cases
Official Statement by the City of Long Beach Health Department Regarding the Surge in COVID-19 Cases As COVID-19 transmission rates
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Local organizations help give to families in need this Thanksgiving
Donate here: https://cdymca2020.funraise.org/
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Long Beach Rescue Mission receives large donation just before Thanksgiving dinner
More info about Long Beach Rescue Mission: https://lbrm.org/
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Update located: Police seek public’s help locating critical missing person George Crout
Update 11/27/2020 at 11:10am:On November 27, 2020, officers confirmed critical missing person, George Clevland Crout Jr., returned home safely and
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COVID-19 City Update: 11.23
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 15,226 total positive results 102 new cases since yesterday* Seven-day positivity rate: 5.9% 22.7
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Take a ride with Access & Transport at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
More info: millerchildrrens.org/transport
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City of Long Beach Reminds Residents to Celebrate Safely Over Thanksgiving Weekend
The City of Long Beach wants everyone to enjoy the upcoming holidays. As the holiday season is a time for
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Southwest Airlines Announces New Hawaii Service from Long Beach Airport
Long Beach, CA – Southwest Airlines announced today that it will launch daily nonstop service from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Honolulu
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City Launches BizCare Program to Support Small Businesses Impacted by Pandemic
Long Beach, CA – Today, via livestream, the City unveiled a new program, Long Beach BizCare, that will support small
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COVID-19 City Update: 11.16
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 14,330 total positive results 318 new cases since Thursday Seven-day positivity rate: 4.3% 12.9
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Long Beach Police Chase Robbery Suspect Vehicle in Long Beach
On Saturday at 3:20 p.m., LBPD officers were flagged down by a pedestrian in the area of 10th street and Long Beach Boulevard.
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Long Beach Offers Combination COVID-19 and Flu Tests
The City of Long Beach is offering free combination flu and COVID-19 tests at City-run testing locations to help prevent the
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Port of Long Beach to Offer Free Flu Shots
Free flu vaccinations will be available to the public for one day only at the Port of Long Beach’s COVID-19
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COVID-19 City Update: 11.06
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 13,575 total positive results 25 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.2% 7.8
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3 people shot, wounded in Long Beach
On November 5th, 2020, at approximately 4:40 pm, LBPD officers responded to the 700 block of Chestnut Avenue regarding a hit
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COVID-19 City Update: 11.02
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 13,364 total positive results 134 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.4% 7.8
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Long Beach Airport Prepares Gulfstream Space for Lease
Long Beach, CA – In response to the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation’s (Gulfstream) recent announcement that it will draw down operations
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City of Long Beach to Distribute Early Learning Developmental Supplies
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach today announced that it will offer free early childhood developmental kits
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Update: LBPD Looting Task Force Nets Additional Arrests
Update Looting Task Force Nets Additional Arrests 10/28/20: On June 1, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department formed the Looting
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Supervisor Hahn Approves Supportive Housing Motel Conversions
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn approved plans to purchase four motels in her district and convert them to supportive
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Groundbreaking research at MemorialCare Medical Center Long Beach Heart & Vascular Institute
More info: https://www.memorialcare.org/services/heart-vascular-care
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COVID-19 City Update: 10.26
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 13,048 total positive results 94 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.3% 7.2
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Long Beach Transit spotlights local art in Downtown for National Art Day
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (October 23, 2020) – Long Beach Transit is launching a new public art installation at the First
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COVID-19 City Update: 10.23
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 12,954 total positive results 84 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.2% 6.8
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Woman struck and killed by hit-and-run semi-truck
On Wednesday at approximately 9:00 p.m., LBPD officers responded to a traffic collision involving a semi-truck with an attached trailer
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More info: https://www.lbcc.edu/post/introduction-cannabis-industry
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COVID-19 City Update: 10.19
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 12,665 total positive results 118 new cases since Thursday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.0% 6.5
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Man shot, wounded this morning in Scherer Park
On Wednesday at 4:05 am, LBPD officers at the North Patrol Substation heard a gunshot at a nearby park and
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Wild police chase of a stolen U-Haul truck ending in North Long Beach
Wild police chase of a stolen U-haul truck that started in Buena Park and ended at Scherer Park in North
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COVID-19 City Update: 10.12
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 12,431 total positive results 75 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.3% 7.1
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City Encourages Residents to Participate in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
The City of Long Beach is encouraging all residents, businesses, schools and visitors to take part in this year’s “Great
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COVID-19 City Update: 10.9
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 12,356 total positive results 45 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.7% 7.7
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LBPD Arrest Murder Suspect in Long Beach
On October 5, 2020, at approximately 2:15 p.m., detectives searching for a murder suspect attempted a traffic stop on a
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City of Long Beach Issues Guidance for Celebrating Halloween Safely
As residents begin to plan for the upcoming holiday season beginning with Halloween, the City is providing guidance for celebrating
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Long Beach Police Pursuit with Possible Murder Suspect with a Gun
On Monday at 2:15pm, LBPD detectives were searching for a murder suspect in the area of 6th street and Cerritos.
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COVID-19 City Update: 10.5
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 12,129 total positive results 126 new cases since Thursday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.4% 6.9
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3-Year-Old and Adult Male Shot in Long Beach
On Sunday at 10:45pm Long Beach Police officers were called to 1100 block of E 10th Street regarding a shooting
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Fatal Traffic Collision on PCH in Long Beach
On Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., Long Beach Police officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway, south of
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.28
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 11,843 total positive results 82 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.8% 6.7
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MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center takes extra CARE for preventative cancer screening patients
More info: https://bit.ly/3iZAYhP
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.25
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 11,761 total positive results 34 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.9% 7.3
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Long Beach City College Labor Center Opens with Virtual Ceremony
The LBCC Labor Center, located at the Pacific Coast Campus, will provide labor-related experiences for students including activities and events facilitated
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Police Investigate Homicide in Long Beach Park
Long Beach Police are investigating a fatal shooting at Gumbiner Park near 7th and Alamitos ave. in Mid-Long Beach. Witnesses
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Overturned Vehicle Collides with Restaurant Parklet
On Wednesday at 11:25 p.m., Long Beach police officers responded to the 5600 block of E. 2nd Street regarding a
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Why it’s important we all get counted in the Census 2020
You can get counted by logging onto www.my2020census.gov or by calling (844) 330-2020.
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LBPD asking for the public’s help in locating 22-year-old critical missing person
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 22-year-old critical missing person, Christian Garcia, who
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.21
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 11,550 total positive results 110 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 4.0% 6.8
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4.6 Magnitude Earthquake felt in Long Beach
A 4.6 earthquake near El Monte according to USGS was felt in the city of Long Beach and surrounding cities
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.18
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 11,440 total positive results 61 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.8% 6.1
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LBPD Looting Task Force ID Additional Suspects
Update Looting Task Force Nets Additional Arrests 9/18/20:On June 1, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department formed the Looting Task
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.14
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 11,199 total positive results 65 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 4.1% 6.7
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CSULB Extends Virtual Learning to Spring 2021 Semester
California State University of Long Beach President Jane Close Conoley announced that the university will be continuing virtual learning throughout
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The new Port of Long Beach Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project is weeks away from completion
More info: https://newgdbridge.com
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.11
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 11,134 total positive results 46 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 4.3% 7.8
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F-18 Fighter Jets at Long Beach Airport This Weekend
On Friday, September 11, two U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 aircraft will be arriving at Long Beach Airport (LGB). F/A-18 aircraft
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LBPD Detectives ID Three Suspects in Connection with Deadly Shooting
On September 10, 2020, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Long Beach Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Atlantic
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Fatal shooting in Downtown Long Beach
On Thursday at 12:30 p.m., Long Beach Police officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Atlantic regarding a shooting
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Man shot and killed after argument in Long Beach
On Tuesday morning at 7:00 am, LBPD officers responded to the area of 10th and Cherry regarding reports of shots fired.
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LBPD Arrest Two Suspects for Human Trafficking of Three Minors
A human trafficking investigation has led to the recovery of three female juveniles reported as missing persons, and the arrest
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.04
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 10,852 total positive results 37 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 4.8% 8.2
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Heat wave expected in Long Beach over Labor Day weekend
Excessive heat warning remains in effect from Friday 10am to 8pm Monday according to the National Weather Service. Extreme heat
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.31
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 10,524 total positive results 87 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 5.2% 10.5
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Helping homeless student fundraiser at Long Beach City College – Virtual style
Join the Helping the Homeless Students Associate Group in their first ever online fundraising event on Sunday, September 13 from
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UPDATE LOCATED: Critical Missing Person 72-Year-Old James Carson
UPDATE LOCATED: Critical missing person, James Carson, has been located unharmed in the City of Long Beach. Have you seen
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MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center dedicates a stroke room with telemedicine capabilities
Nearly 2 million brain cells die each minute a stroke goes untreated, increasing risk of permanent brain damage, disability or
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.28
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 10,437 total positive results 79 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 8.8% 168
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.24
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 10,147 total positive results 131 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate (updated M/W/F):
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Long Beach City Health Officer extend air-conditioned cooling centers
With high temperatures continued, Long Beach City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis has extended the activation of air-conditioned cooling centers
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.21
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 10,016 total positive results 86 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate (updated M/W/F):
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.17
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 9,736 total positive results Seven-day positivity rate (updated M/W/F): 9.0% 190 fatalities 80 people
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1-Year-Old Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Long Beach
On Saturday at 8:05 p.m., Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the area of Lei Drive and Polynesian Drive
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.14
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 9,552 total positive results 189 fatalities 78 people hospitalized Approximately 8,293 recovered (Please note
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Long Beach Transit Ambassadors interact & ensure passenger safety
Long Beach Transit Ambassador Program has uniformed security officers with specializedpublic transit training, who will ride LBT’s system to provide
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Mayor’s Stepfather Dies From COVID-19 Complications
Greg O’Donnell, stepfather to Mayor Robert Garcia passed away due to complications from COVID-19. “We are incredibly saddened to share
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.10
An underreporting of COVID-19 cases has been discovered due to technology issues with the electronic laboratory reporting system which reports
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.07
Note an underreporting of COVID-19 cases has been discovered due to technology issues with the electronic laboratory reporting system which
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UPDATE LOCATED: Critical Missing Person Davontay Marquise Clark
Update Located 8/5/20: On August 5, 2020, at approximately 5:00 pm, Long Beach Police Department officers located Clark in the
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Man shot and killed in mid Long Beach
On Tuesday at 4:16 PM., Long Beach police officers were dispatched to a shooting call in the 700 block of
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.03
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 8,362 total positive results 178 fatalities 91 people hospitalized Approximately 6,950 recovered (Please note
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City of Long Beach Unveils Proposed 2021 Budget
Today, the City of Long Beach unveiled its Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) Budget. The Proposed FY 21 Budget
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.31
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 8,142 total positive results 177 fatalities 97 people hospitalized Approximately 6,650 recovered (Please note
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LBCC nursing students gain real-life experience at Long Beach City Rapid Clinic
Working in conjunction with the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, the
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Long Beach Airport Sees Uptick in Flights
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Airport (LGB) continues to see a slow but steady recovery in flight schedules, up
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MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Leads with New Spinal Surgery Technology
MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach is now the only children’s hospital from the South Bay to Orange
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.27
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 7,582 total positive results 163 fatalities 106 people hospitalized Approximately 5,994 recovered (Please note
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Mayor’s Mother Passes Due to COVID-19
Gaby O’Donnell, the mother of Long Beach mayor Robert Garcia has died after contracting COVID-19. “It is with deep sadness
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.24
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 7,368 total positive results 161 fatalities 97 people hospitalized Approximately 5,669 recovered (Please note
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Long Beach man killed in hit-and-run
On Thursday at 10:40 pm, Long Beach Police Officers responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
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15-year-old shot and wounded in Long Beach
On 7/23/20 at approximately 10:55 am, Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the 40 block of West 49th Street regarding
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.20
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 6,522 total positive results 159 fatalities 104 people hospitalized Approximately 4,955 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.17
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 6,334 total positive results 158 fatalities 105 people hospitalized Approximately 4,736 recovered (Please note
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LBPD Looting Task Force Nets Multiple Arrests
The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) created a Looting Task Force in response to civil unrest that took place in
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Pedestrian struck and killed in vehicle collision
On 7/15/2020 at approximately 12:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of 37th Street and Cherry Avenue regarding a vehicle
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.13
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 5,616 total positive results 149 fatalities 97 people hospitalized Approximately 4,102 recovered (Please note
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Governor Newsom Announces Further Closures to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Governor Newsom and the State of California have announced additional closures to indoor operations in many counties, including all Southern
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UPDATE Located: 10-year-old critical missing person Leilani Sucess Collins
Update 7/11/20: On July 11, 2020, at approximately 12:40 p.m., detectives were able to learn the whereabouts of the missing
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Day Camps are Vital to the Under-served: A perspective from four social workers
Summertime for children and youth usually means swimming pools, free time spent with friends, and one other great equalizer: day
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F-18 Fighter Jets To Conduct Training At Long Beach Airport This Weekend
Two U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 aircraft will be conducting training operations at Long Beach Airport Friday through Sunday. They are significantly louder
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.10
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 5,246 total positive results 145 fatalities 87 people hospitalized Approximately 3,861 recovered (Please note
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JetBlue operations fly away from Long Beach Airport to LAX
Long Beach, CA – JetBlue announced today it will make Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) its primary base of operations in greater Los
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Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA – The first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this mosquito season was reported in Long
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UPDATE: Located Critical Missing Person Christopher James Timmons
Updated 7/9/20: On July 9, 2020, detectives were notified that missing person Timmons was located by the Los Angeles Police
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.6
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 4,472 total positive results 136 fatalities 75 people hospitalized Approximately 3,399 recovered (Please note
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City of Long Beach Temporary Flavored Tobacco Ban Enforcement
The City of Long Beach reminds retailers that effective today, all flavored tobacco must be removed and cannot be sold
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City of Long Beach Now Accepting Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance
Long Beach, CA – The City today announced that application forms and program materials are available for a newly launched
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3rd Long Beach Fatal Shooting in Last 3 Days
Long Beach has seen a spike in shootings in the last few days, the latest fatal shooing was last night
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UPDATE: Three Women Shot, One Killed at Long Beach Candlelight Vigil
On June 29, 2020, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5800 block of Orange Avenue regarding a
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Long Beach to Close Beaches Over Fourth of July Weekend
The City announced today that, in alignment with Los Angeles County, Long Beach beaches will be closed to the public
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Should I Wear A Mask?
Current recommendations by the US Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) and the World Health Organization (“WHO”) state that masks provide
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Triple shooting near Orange and South in North Long Beach
Three women were shot, one fatally, at a vigil held for a shooting victim in Long Beach Monday evening, police
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.29
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 3,799 total positive results 130 fatalities 79 people hospitalized Approximately 2,750 recovered (Please note
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16-year-old male shot in North Long Beach
This is the 5th shooting in 12 hours in the City of Long Beach. The latest shooting was a 16-year-old
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Dark Harbor Postponed Until 2021
Epic Entertainment has confirmed that the 2020 season of The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor has been officially canceled due to
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Mandatory Closure of Bars in Los Angeles County Including Long Beach
Long Beach, CA – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the mandatory closure of bars in Los Angeles County in
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.26
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 3,643 total positive results 125 fatalities 77 people hospitalized Approximately 2,614 recovered (Please note
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City Encourages Residents to Celebrate Safely at Home This Fourth of July
The City is encouraging everyone to safely enjoy the 4th of July holiday, and takes seriously the job of enforcing
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Incoming LBCC Students Receive Chromebook Laptops
The Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion (LBCEI) presented Long Beach City College (LBCC) a donation of 100 Chromebook laptop
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Two Found Shot To Death In Long Beach After Home Break-In
On June 23, 2020, at approximately 12:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Almond Court to a
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.22
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 3,042 total positive results 120 fatalities 70 people hospitalized Approximately 2,359 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.19
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 2,934 total positive results 118 fatalities 73 people hospitalized Approximately 2,225 recovered (Please note
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City to Distribute Free Face Shields to Long Beach Bars, Restaurants and Personal Care Establishments
Today and this weekend, the City of Long Beach will distribute free face shields to Long Beach-based bars, restaurants and
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Long Beach Parks to Offer Summer Food Service for Children and Youth
For the 41st year in a row, the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.12
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 2,634 total positive results 114 fatalities 76 people hospitalized Approximately 2,036 recovered (Please note
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Racist rants caught on camera now police seek help locating Long Beach women
A woman was seen on multiple viral videos were she unleashed racist remarks against three people at a park in
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.12
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 2,565 total positive results 110 fatalities 79 people hospitalized Approximately 1,923 recovered (Please note
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Long Beach Launches SafeBiz, Physical Distancing Self-Certification for Businesses
Today, the City of Long Beach launched SafeBiz, a web-interface which allows businesses, which may open according to the “Safer at
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.08
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 2,273 total positive results 100 fatalities 83 people hospitalized Approximately 1,662 recovered (Please note
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Long Beach Police Officer Fired for Posting Graphc Photos on Social Media
Today, Friday, June 5, 2020, the LBPD officer responsible for posting graphic photos on his personal social media accounts has
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Off-duty Long Beach Police Officer Killed in Crash
On Thursday, June 4, 2020, at approximately 2:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 7th Place and Ocean
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City of Long Beach Orders Citywide Curfew Beginning at 6 p.m. Today
Today, the City of Long Beachordered a curfew effective citywide at 6 p.m. this evening for the safety of the public. No persons
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City of Long Beach Orders Citywide Curfew Beginning at 4 p.m. Today
Today, the City of Long Beach ordered a curfew effective at 1 p.m. in business districts and citywide at 4 p.m. today,
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COVID-19 City Update: 5.29
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 1,857 total positive results Daily reporting of case counts continues to fluctuate due to
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One male shot near PCH and Pacific in Long Beach
On 5/29/20 at approximately 12:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pine Avenue and Pacific coast Highway for
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More Long Beach Establishments May Reopen with Restrictions
The City of Long Beach announced that offices, places of worship and in-person retail may reopen, with restrictions, in alignment
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Pedestrian Killed During Police Pursuit in Long Beach
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at approximately 11:10 p.m., officers were involved in a pursuit of a vehicle fleeing the
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Long Beach City Covid-19 Update 5.24
By the Numbers (Long Beach only), Saturday, May 23: 1,553 total positive results Daily reporting of case counts continues to
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COVID-19 City Update: 5.22
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 1,513 total positive results Daily reporting of case counts continues to fluctuate due to
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COVID-19 City Update: 5.18
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 1,305 total positive results 52 fatalities 63 people hospitalized Approximately 848 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 5.15
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 1,214 total positive results Daily reporting of case counts continues to fluctuate due to
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Facial Coverings Required at Long Beach Airport
As part of its ongoing safety precautions, Long Beach Airport (LGB) requires all passengers, employees and visitors to wear a facial covering
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Zoom, Canvas, and Emails: CSULB Students Adjust to Virtual Learning
CSULB Students are struggling to adapt to a class-free learning experience. Life, as we had known so far, has been
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Pedestrian struck and killed in West Long Beach
On 5/11/20 at approximately 6:40 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of Santa
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Hope on the Bluff in Long Beach
Long Beach Residents that live on the intersection of Ocean and Junipero started a new 8 p.m. ritual by banging
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