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Long Beach Formula E ePrix Returns This Weekend
The Long Beach ePrix will return to the city streets on Saturday, April 2, 2016. The FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for…
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Toyota Pro/Celebrity Long Beach Announces Driver Lineup
Grand Prix Association of Long Beach and Toyota announced that actors Stephen Baldwin, Frankie Muniz, Brian Austin Green and last year’s overall winner, Alfonso Ribeiro, are among the 21 participants…
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UPDATE: Officer Involved Shooting North Long Beach
On Thursday, March 10, 2016, at approximately 6:23 p.m., an officer involved shooting occurred in the area of the 68th Street and Long Beach Boulevard. In response to increased shooting…
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Officer Involved Shooting Near Long Beach Blvd & 68th Street
Around 6:23 p.m., officers were attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of the 68th Street & Long Beach Blvd. A passenger exited the vehicle…
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Irish Heritage Parade & Festival in Long Beach This Saturday
Saturday March 12th Pine Ave. Festival 12pm-7pm Parade 2pm-3pm The Long Beach Irish Heritage Parade and Festival is a local tradition featuring a continuous motion parade and festival with over 50…
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Bike Share Wheels Into City of Long Beach
The public is invited to help the City of Long Beach unveil its Bike Share program, which will offer residents and visitors an exciting new way to move around…
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Checkpoint For Dui & Drivers License Planned By LBPD This Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, March 11, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., in the West…
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Downtown Long Beach High-Rise Fire Displaces Residents
Today around 6:30 the Long Beach Fire Department units responded to a sixteen-story, residential high-rise apartment fire on the 600 block of E. Ocean Blvd. Heavy fire was seen coming from…
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Beach Streets Downtown Open Street Event on March 19
A block party, concerts, a community festival, kid’s zones, food tasting and bands playing on restaurant patios are just some of the entertainment and activities planned for the "Beach Streets…
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Detectives Looking For Owners Of Recovered Stolen Property
The Long Beach Police Department’s Burglary Detail is asking for the public’s help in identifying property recovered after a rash of thefts throughout Long Beach and neighboring cities over the…
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Long Beach Police Conducting DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint This Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, February 20th, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. in the East…
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Need to fix your iphone or ipad!? Take it to IRepair Phones and Tablets at The Pike Outlets
Cracked screens and other types of damage shall stand no chance against our expert technicians at iRepair More info: http://www.irepairphonesandtablets.com
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Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud 2016 Annual Work Plan & Accomplishments Report
We speak with Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud about the 2016 Annual Work Plan & Accomplishments Report. Find what the City Auditor's Office does for the people of Long…
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Southwest Airlines Among Three Carriers Awarded New Flights
On February 9, 2016 the Long Beach Airport, working with the City Attorney's Office and outside counsel, conducted the initial allocation of nine (9) slots available for Air Carrier operations…
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New North Long Beach Library Honor’s First Lady Michelle Obama
On Tuesday, February 9, the Long Beach City Council approved naming the new North Neighborhood Library as the “Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library.” The motion was approved by a majority vote…
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Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Mario Aguilar Jr. In Connection With Attempt Murder Case
Long Beach Police are asking for the public’s help with locating Mario Aguilar Jr., a 31-year-old resident of La Puente, in connection with an attempt murder case. On October 18,…
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Mayor Garcia, Health Department Host Enrollment Drive for President Obama’s “Healthy Communities Challenge”
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Mayor Robert Garcia, will open its doors for enrollment in health care coverage this Saturday, January 30, from 8:00am – 1:00pm,…
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Long Beach Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect
The Long Beach Police Department would like to alert the community to an incident involving a male subject who inappropriately touched a minor at a local restaurant. The Department is…
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Long Beach Crime Increased In 2015
In 2015, the City of Long Beach experienced a rise in both violent and property crime, driven mainly by increases in aggravated assaults and auto thefts. The City also saw…
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2 Hot Dishes Premiere In Long Beach
2 Hot Dishes Premiered last night at M15 - Molina Healthcare Event Center and will be airing on PADNET Long Beach's public access cable channel!
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DUI Drivers License Checkpoint Planned This Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint in North Division on Saturday, January 23, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00…
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Marilyn Bohl Contributes $1 Million To Blair Field Renovation
While construction on Blair Field remains in its early stages, the project has received a major boost in the form of a $1 million gift from longtime supporter Marilyn Bohl.…
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Dogs Run Loose After Freeway Police Chase Closes 710 Fwy At PCH
California Highway Patrol just ended a police chase with a female driver who had multiple dogs in her car. CHP Officers closed both sides of the 710 as a precaution.…
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Ben Affleck Movie Set “Live by Night” Filming In Long Beach
Hollywood is in Long Beach again, this time for the film "Live by Night" directed and written by Ben Affleck produced by Leonardo DiCaprio among many other stars on set…
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Police Chase Ends In Crash Near Orange And Anaheim
Long Beach police officers initiated a vehicle pursuit around 5:05pm at Martin Luther King Blvd and 20th Street of a vehicle wanted for an armed car jacking out of Los Angeles.…
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Roxanne’s Cocktail Lounge & Latin Grill 5th Year Anniversary
Roxanne's celebrates its 5th year anniversary in Long Beach http://www.roxanneslounge.com
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade and Celebration 28th Annual
The City of Long Beach, Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews, Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine and the Residents of Long Beach are pleased to announce the Grand…
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Walmart Announces Closing Downtown Long Beach Location
Seven Southern California Wal-Mart stores are among the 269 set to close in 2016. 154 of which are in the United States, the company announced Friday. Here’s the full list…
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Police Arrest Four Suspects In Wrigley Burglary
On Monday, January 4, 2016, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Long Beach Police responded to a residence in the 3200 block of Chestnut Avenue regarding what was originally thought to be…
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State of the City Address Set For January 13th 2016
Register here: stateofthecitylb.com Mayor Garcia will deliver the 2016 State of the City on Wednesday, January 13th. Plan to arrive early to mingle with your Long Beach friends and neighbors…
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Christmas Dinner at Long Beach Rescue Mission
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Long Beach!
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WATCH: 33rd Belmont Shore Christmas Parade 2015
33rd Belmont Shore Christmas Parade 2015 The Belmont Shore Christmas Parade will march down East Second Street to the beat of over a dozen local marching bands. Featuring over 100…
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UPDATE: LOCATED Police Seek Help Locating Missing 12 Year Old Child
UPDATE: LOCATED The critical missing child has been located safe and unharmed. Antonio was found at approximately 12:30 a.m., at the Los Angeles Pico Metro Station by the Los…
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Holiday Closures City of Long Beach Christmas 2015 and New Year’s Day 2016
Holiday Closures · Long Beach City Hall will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, and on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. www.longbeach.gov · Refuse and Recycling will not be…
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Long Beach Rescue Mission Gala 2015
[LIVE VIDEO COVERAGE FULL LENGTH] "Your Light Matters" On Thursday, December 10 at the Hilton Hotel on Ocean Boulevard. The purpose of the event is to raise funds in support…
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Exclusive Interview With Kelvin Anderson Owner World Famous VIP Records
Melissa McGinnis talks with Kelvin Anderson the owner of World Famous V.i.p. Records in Long Beach More info: http://www.worldfamousviprecords.com
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Long Beach Police Plan DUI Checkpoint Saturday
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will be conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday, December 19, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., in the…
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Motorcyclist Dies, Teenager Injured On 405 Crash at Orange
Wednesday At 10:50 PM, Long Beach Fire units responded to a reported injury traffic accident north bound 405 Fwy just north of Orange Ave. Upon arrival LBFD crews found two patients who were riding…
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$10,000 Reward Issued In Murder Investigation Police Seek Public’s Help
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, at the recommendation of Supervisor Don Knabe, has issued a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s)…
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LBPD Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man At Looffs Lite-A-Line
On Monday, December 14, 2015, at approximately 10:08 p.m., Long Beach police were dispatched to a business in the 2500 block of Long Beach Boulevard regarding a suspect inside armed…
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3 Teens Arrested After Attack on Metro Train Caught on Camera
A week after a violent beating on a Metro train near Long Beach was filmed and shared on social media thousands of times, sheriff’s officials announced on Monday the arrests…
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Help Support The Long Beach Firefighter’s Museum
Help Support The Long Beach Firefighter's Museum with "A Night of Long Beach Fire History" Presented by Long Beach Fire Fighters Association This event benefiting the Long Beach Firefighter's Museum.…
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Press Conference For Alert Long Beach Emergency Notifications
Sign Up Now to Receive Emergency Alerts From the City of Long Beach Receiving emergency alert notifications is easier now than ever before with the recently launched AlertLongBeach notification system.…
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Exclusive and Inspiring Interview with President of Farmers & Merchants Bank Henry Walker
Exclusive and inspiring interview with president of Farmers & Merchants Bank Henry Walker
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Three Adults, One Juvenile Arrested For Jeffrey Keo Murder
Long Beach Police arrested three adults and a juvenile in connection with a murder that occurred last month. On November 10, 2015, around 9:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the…
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Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mayor Robert Garcia lit the tallest Christmas tree in Long Beach tonight at the 1st annual lighting ceremony. It's 40 ft high with 35,000 lights
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New Key To The City Designed Crafted Entirely By Local Artists
The new keys to the city, which will be bestowed to three honorees by Mayor Robert Garcia on Tuesday, have been designed and crafted entirely by local artists, and the…
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Lockdown Lifted At Lafayette Elementary
At approximately 7:42 this morning, officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Pine Ave. to assist probation officers with a juvenile arrest. Lafayette Elementary was locked down for precautionary…
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LBPD Seek Public’s Help With Locating Murder Suspect
Long Beach Police are asking for the public’s help with locating Albert Rodriguez in connection with the murder of Ruben Barrera. On June 5, 2015, at approximately, 11:55 p.m., Long…
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Police Investigating Man’s Death as Homicide
UPDATE: The victim is a 37-year-old black man who is homeless, said Coroner’s Lt. Fred Corral. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The man died…
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C-17 Beoing Last Departure from Long Beach Airport
Watch as the very last Beoing C-17 #275 (279 total) departs from Long Beach Airport today after 24 years of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III production in Long Beach, California. Two…
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Black Friday Deal Downtown Long Beach
It's Black Friday and the deal of the century is in your backyard Long Beach #shoplocal Groundworks Fitness The Den Salon The Body Mechanic
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Thanksgiving for Thousands at The Long Beach Rescue Mission
Because of you Long Beach and many donations, The Long Beach Rescue Mission fed overy 1,000 individuals in need of a comforting, loving meal. More info: http://lbrm.org
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Long Beach Rescue Mission Hosts Their 2nd Annual Gala
On Thursday, December 10 at the Hilton Hotel on Ocean Boulevard. The purpose of the event is to raise funds in support of their year-round programs serving the homeless and…
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Hundreds Gather to Honor Cal State Long Beach Student Nohemi Gonzalez
Hundreds gathered Sunday afternoon at Cal State Long Beach for a vigil honoring the memory of a student who died while studying abroad in Paris. The Cal State Long Beach…
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[VIDEO] Press Conference: CSULB Student Killed in Paris Terror Attacks
23-year-old California State University, Long Beach student was killed in the Paris terror attacks, the school announced Saturday. Nohemi Gonzalez, an El Monte resident, was a senior studying industrial design.…
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Long Beach Police Arrested Man Connected with Murder Near Drake Park
On October 25, 2015, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to the 1000 block of Maine Avenue regarding a stabbing which resulted in the death of 22-year-old Jesus…
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City of Long Beach and Army Corps of Engineers Launch $3 Million Dollar Breakwater Study
The mayors office just released a statement that an agreement was reached with the army corps of engineers to move forward with a study of long beach's coastal ecosystem. This…
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LBPD Arrest 2 Men For Manufacturing Butane Hash Oil
Acting on community complaints, Long Beach Police Drug Investigation Section detectives served a search warrant at a marijuana dispensary in the 100 block of East Pacific Coast Highway on November…
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Long Beach Transit Introduces Texting for Next Bus Times
Today, Long Beach Transit (LBT) announced the launch of its new texting feature. The technology greatly enhances the customer experience by giving them the ability to receive next bus times…
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Witnesses Report Bright Blue Light Streak Across Sky
This is apparently a rocket test by U.S. Navy off the coast of Southern California. The Pentagon issued a statement that the Navy Strategic Systems Programs conducted a scheduled…
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Man Dead After Police Chase in North Long Beach
On Thursday around 1 pm, Long Beach Police were requested to assist CHP with an armed suspect After a CHP pursuit that was then terminated at Cherry Ave & South St.…
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Fatal Accident On 710 Long Beach Local Identified
On Thursday, November 5, 2015, at approximately 12:11 a.m., Long Beach Police responded to the southbound 710 Freeway (West Shoreline Drive) south of the 6th Street off ramp regarding an…
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$50,000 Reward for Info in LBPD Officer’s 1975 Murder Case
[PRESS CONFERENCE ] On November 3, 2015, Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna announced a $50,000 reward and asked for the public’s help with the murder investigation of Long Beach…
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Halloween Safety Tips Long Beach
The Long Beach Police Department would like to encourage community members to practice the following safety tips to help ensure a fun and safe Halloween: · Be sure your…
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Truck Shipping Container Crushes Bicyclist
A deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a container that apparently became dislodged near Santa Fe just north of Wardlow. The truck was heading north towards the city of Carson…
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High Surf Advisory In Effect For Long Beach Coast
The high tides are expected Tuesday through Thursday, rising from 6.8 feet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning highest point at 6.9 feet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, then falling to 6.7…
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Fresh & Easy Closing Stores Including Long Beach
Fresh & Easy confirmed plans to close 14 stores across Southern California. The locations include those in Long Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County, California; Arizona; and Las…
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Man Fatally Stabbed Sunday Night Near Drake Park
On Sunday, October 25, 2015, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to the 1000 block of Maine Avenue regarding a possible stabbing, which resulted in the death…
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Historical Cemetery Tour by Historical Society of Long Beach
It's that time of year again, time for The Historical Cemetery Tour presented by the Historical Society of Long Beach #HSLB #LBLN More info here: http://hslb.org/historical-cemetery-tour
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LB Police Chase Stolen Ambulance Through Long Beach
On Wednesday night Long Beach Police were dispatched to a report of a stolen ambulance in the area of Long Beach Blvd and Bixby Road (The South Bay Ambulance was…
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Judge Reverses Employment Discrimination Jury Verdict In Favor Of City
A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge today reversed a jury verdict, finding that no evidence supported Plaintiff’s claim of employment discrimination. Damien Massey was a probation dispatcher in the City’s…
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DMV Long Beach Office Scheduled To Close For Renovations
The Long Beach field office is scheduled to close for renovations on October 30, 2015, at noon. The renovations include reconfiguration and new installation in the employee work area, control…
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Man In Stable Condition After Shooting Tuesday Morning
Long Beach police say a man was found lying in the street with a gunshot wound is hospitalized in stable condition. LBPD officers arrived around 1:30 a.m., Dispatched to the shooting…
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A 25-Year-Old Man Was Shot and Killed in Wrigley
Long Beach Police responded to a shooting in the 2000 block of Magnolia Avenue, On Monday around 12:35 a.m. When officers arrived, they discovered 25-year-old William Tyshoen Davis who had…
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WATCH LIVE: 4:30PM WYSM “Celebration for a Cause”
WATCH LIVE: 4:30PM Why'd You Stop Me "Celebration for a Cause" EVENT SOLD OUT! Help Eliminate acts of violence between police and public #WYSM #LBLN #LongBeach
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Councilwoman Price to Host Free Anti-Bullying Workshop
Councilwoman Suzie Price invites the public to a free family workshop exploring all aspects of social media, specifically, cyber bullying and internet safety on Saturday October 24, from 9 AM – 12…
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Councilman Dee Andrews to Host Town Hall on Public Safety
Councilman Dee Andrews will host a 6th District Town Hall meeting, at 6:00 pm, on Tuesday, October 27th, at Mark Twain Library, 1401 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA. The…
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Long Beach Local News Week 10.9.15
This weeks top stories with Melissa McGinnis live from WE Labs in downtown #LongBeach This weeks news brought to you in partnership with Long Beach Rescue Mission #LBLN
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Arts Council Partners With Mayor’s Office, Highlights Innovation and Economic Development in State of the Arts
More than 250 people attended the Arts Council for Long Beach’s annual State of the Arts event on October 9 at the Museum of Latin American Art, which for…
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Long Beach Marathon 31st annual This Weekend
Festivities begin on Friday, October 9 as the Health and Fitness Expo opens at the Long Beach Convention Center, 12:00pm - 7:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am - 6:00pm. Entrance to…
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WYSM (Why’d you stop me) 2nd Annual “Celebration for a Cause” Charity Event
Why'd You Stop Me charity event "Celebration for a Cause" is this October 18th at Hotel Maya DoubleTree by Hilton in #LongBeach come support this great event and see LBLN's…
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Boy Shot Riding Bike, Hours Later 2 Men Shot Saturday Night
On Saturday 10/3, around 8:20 p.m, LBPD officers were dispatched to shots heard in the area of PCH & Magnolia Avenue Arriving officers located a victim male juvenile around the…
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Join Long Beach Search & Rescue Now and Start Your Future
The Long Beach Search & Rescue Unit has been in existence since 1962 and provides young adults with an opportunity to serve the public during emergency situations. Applications will be…
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Police Seek Additional Indecent Exposure Victims
On October 2, 2015, Long Beach Police arrested a suspect on an indecent exposure warrant. Detectives believe additional victims may exist and hope they will come forward. From May 2015…
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Fly the Fortress This Weekend B-17 Visiting Long Beach Airport
Fly the Fortress this weekend! The B-17 "Aluminum Overcast" is visiting Aeroplex Aerolease Group at the Long Beach Airport Today, Saturday and Sunday Oct 2-4 for more info visit http://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/flight-experiences/aluminum-overcast-eaa-b-17-bomber-tour/b-17-aluminum-overcast-tour-stops
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Long Beach Police Use Baton & Taser on Man Interfering with Filming CSI: Cyber
The set of CSI: Cyber turned into its own crime scene when a suspect did not comply with Long Beach Police officers’ orders & a use of force baton &…
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LBPD arrest two suspects in connection with North LB murder
On Sunday, September 13, 2015, at approximately 9:37 a.m., Long Beach Police were dispatched to the 300 block of E. 67th Street to assist Long Beach Fire Department personnel who…
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Long Beach Local News 9/25/15
This weeks top stories with Melissa McGinnis live from WE Labs in downtown #LongBeach This weeks news brought to you in partnership with Long Beach Rescue Mission #LBLN
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LB City Council Approves Moving Ahead With Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries might be making a legalized way to Long Beach in the near future as the city council voted 6 to 3 with Council members Stacy Mungo, Suzie…
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Long Beach Unemployment Rate At New Low
The unemployment rate in Long Beach continues to decline and has reached a seven-year low, dropping to 7.6 percent as of August 2015. This rate is nearly the same as…
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#Exclusive with LBPD Helicopter Pilot Mike Colbert
LBLN gets an #Exclusive with Cpl. Mike Colbert LBPD Helicopter Pilot at READY Long Beach Event #LongBeach
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Are you READY Long Beach? Emergency Prepreness Event Today
Are you READY Long Beach? Jake Heflin with Long Beach Fire Department tells us more about the event today at Heartwell Park.
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Latinos in Action and Councilman Dee Andrews Host 8th Annual Health Fair
Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews invites residents to the Latinos in Actions 8th Annual Health Fair, on Saturday September 19th, at MacArthur Park, 1321 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach. The…
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Mayor Announces Appointments to Queen Mary Land Development Task Force
Mayor Robert Garcia has announced his 12 appointments to the Queen Mary Land Development Task Force, which was proposed by him and Vice Mayor Lowenthal and approved by the City…
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Tsunami Advisory issued in Long Beach after Massive M8.3 Earthquake Hits Coast of Chile
A tsunami advisory has been issued for coastal areas of California after a magnitude 8.3 earthquake hit central Chile on Wednesday. The tsunami advisory extends from San Onofre State Beach in…
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Councilman Andrews and Aquarium of the Pacific Invite Residents to Free Community Evening
6th District Councilman Dee Andrews and the Aquarium of the Pacific are pleased to announce a free evening at the Aquarium of the Pacific on Thursday, September 17th, from 6:30…
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City Council Unanimously Votes to Implement Local Hire Policy
After passing a historic city-wide project labor agreement in April of this year, Long Beach will continue to support its residents as the City Council voted on Tuesday night’s meeting…
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Long Beach Open Coastal Beaches Closed Due to Sewage Spill
A sewage spill Tuesday morning in San Gabriel has resulted in a beach closure for all open coastal swimming areas in Long Beach. The spill was reported by the Los…
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West Nile Virus First Human Case Confirmed This Year in Long Beach
The first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) this year in Long Beach has been confirmed. As of September 11, 2015, 123 human cases have been reported from…
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Update: Officer Involed Shooting near MacArthur Park
On Thursday, September 10, 2015, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to a report of a person with a gun at MacArthur Park, located at Anaheim Street and…
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Jerry Seinfeld to Appear on Stage in Long Beach
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will be performing his signature stand-up routine at the Terrace Theater. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that…
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Robbery Suspect Arrested and Charges filed against 26 year-old Chiffonce Pace
On September 8, 2015, felony charges were filed against a 26-year-old Long Beach man in connection with two armed robberies. On August 15, 2015, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Long Beach…
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Don’t Miss The 33rd Annual LB Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Business, Community and Church leaders from all corners of Long Beach gather annually to celebrate God's blessing and to seek His guidance and protection for our city's civic, city and church…
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Man Shot to Death in Labor Day Shooting
On Monday, September 7, 2015, around 9:51 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to a shooting in the 400 block of W. 5th Street, which resulted in the death of a…
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Extended Hours for Cooling Centers as Temperatures Continue To Rise
COOLING CENTERS The following six locations will have extended hours and be open until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, 2015: Houghton Park,…
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USMC Fighter Jet Pilots visit Long Beach Airport this Labor Day Weekend
U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 aircraft will be arriving at Long Beach Airport (LGB). The aircraft are scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. and conduct daily operations throughout the Labor Day…
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F/A 18 Aircraft to Conduct Training / Meet & Greet over Labor Day Weekend
On Thursday, September 3, U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 aircraft will be arriving at Long Beach Airport (LGB). The aircraft are scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. and conduct daily operations…
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City of Long Beach Labor Day Holiday Weekend Closures
• Trash and Recycling will be collected as scheduled on Monday, September 7. • There is no scheduled Street Sweeping on Monday, September 7. Street sweeping will resume its regular…
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Man, 23, shot to death in Long Beach
LBPD officers were dispatched Sunday night around 10:00 p.m. to a shots fired call on Pacific Coast Highway near Pine Avenue. Arriving officers discovered a male adult subject down in…
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Town Hall Meeting Hosted by Mayor, State Senators and State Assemblymembers on Power Outages
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM in the Jenny Oropeza Community Center at Cesar Chavez Park. Mayor Robert Garcia along with State Senator Ricardo Lara, Assembly-member Anthony Rendon, who also chairs…
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Long Beach Transit Service Changes Effective August 23, 2015
Starting Sunday, August 23, Long Beach Transit service changes will commence. Route 1: Service is being extended to SouthBay Pavilion; California State University, Dominguez Hills; and the StubHub Center (home…
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Beat the Heat This Week as High Temperatures Expected Through Sunday
Long Beach Health Officer, Dr. Mitchell Kushner, is advising residents to take precautions against the heat from today, Thursday, August 13, through the weekend, with temperatures forecasted in the low…
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Four Shot In Long Beach Apparent Drive-By Shooting
Last night At approximately 10:25 PM officers responded to the 1600 block of E 10th street regarding a shooting. Four victims including a 20-year-old female, a 25-year-old male, a 31-year-old male…
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City and Community Leaders Talk Safety in the Washington School Neighborhood
As part of the City’s Safe Long Beach efforts, Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez, City staff, and community leaders convened on Friday, August 7, 2015, to discuss new avenues for improving safety…
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Stabbing Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting
At approximately 8:17 P. M., officers from the Long Beach Police Department responded to a call of an active stabbing in the 3200 bock of E. Artesia. The first officers…
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Long Beach Jazz Festival 2015
For over 27 years, Rainbow Lagoon Park has been transformed into a musical arena of sounds performed by jazz greats that have traveled all over the world. In addition, the…
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Long Beach Beats Governor’s Water Mandate Second Month in a Row
Today, the Long Beach Water Department reports that residents and businesses exceeded the 16 percent water conservation mandate for Long Beach, set by the SWRCB, by an additional three percent.…
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City of Long Beach Teaming Up with Vons, Albertsons and Pavilions to help fill hundreds of positions
The city of Long Beach is teaming up with Vons, Albertsons and Pavilions to help the stores fill hundreds of positions. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Vons, 600…
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Fatal Crash Involving Wrong-Way Driver on Gerald Desmond Bridge
(VIDEO by Ernest Chavez) A wrong-way car crash that left one person dead shut down the Gerald Desmond Bridge in Long Beach Saturday morning. Around 7:11 a.m., authorities responded to…
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LBPD Reveals Details of Apparent Murder/Suicide
On Monday, July 27, 2015, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to a residence in the 2200 block of Eucalyptus Avenue regarding an assault with a deadly weapon…
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City Health Reminds Residents to Take Precautions with Higher Temperatures Forecast Thursday and Friday
Long Beach Health Officer, Dr. Mitchell Kushner, is advising residents to take precautions against the heat this week, particularly on Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31, with temperatures forecasted…
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Special Olympics World Games Kick Off in Long Beach
The Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games kicked off in Long Beach Saturday. The 2015 Special Olympics World Games will be held in Southern California from July 25, 2015, to…
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City of Long Beach Launches ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Task Force
The City of Long Beach has launched a My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Task Force to establish and implement new ideas to achieve positive life outcomes for youth. The group convened…
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Back to School Backpack Drive at Long Beach Rescue Mission
In collaboration with Long Beach Unified School District, here are the selected Middle Schools that will benefit from this year's campaign: Franklin Lindbergh Stephens Washington Lindsey Robinson Hamilton Avalon…
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Firefighter Suffers Second-Degree Burns Battling House Fire
At approximately 4:16 AM, Long Beach Fire units responded to reports of a structure fire on the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Fire units arrived onscene four minutes later and…
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Beaches Closed due to Lightning Activity in the Area
Effective immediately, the City of Long Beach has closed all area beaches and waterways due to lightning strikes that have occurred on local area beaches to the south of Long…
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Power Restored to a Significant Majority of Downtown Long Beach
Southern California Edison crews successfully restored power to a significant majority of downtown Long Beach on Friday, July 17 at about 9 p.m. The power outage began on Wednesday, July…
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Outages Downtown Long Beach Persist into Friday
Southern California Edison continues to have problems with the underground utility. The overnight reset of "network" was unsuccessful SCE employees still worked to restore power to the center of Long Beach.…
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OUTAGE UPDATE: Work to Restore Downtown Power Continues
Officials say no telling when power will be fully restored. Southern California Edison (SCE) Will temporarily shut off power from 710 to shoreline and Willow to Ocean from 10pm-12am in…
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Update: 2nd Alarm Fire Injuries 2 Multiple Residents Displaced
At approximately 1:53 AM, Long Beach Fire units responded to reports of a structure fire on the 400 block of Chestnut Avenue. Fire units arrived onscene three minutes later and…
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Update: Major Power Outage Downtown Long Beach
SCE is working to restore power in downtown Long Beach. At 10:00 am, power will be temporarily shut down in a large area of Long Beach. The temporary outage will…
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2 Critically Injured in 2 Alarm Apartment Fire
Two people were hospitalized in critical condition following a fire at an apartment building in Long Beach early Thursday morning. Jake Heflin with Long Beach fire said the blaze ignited…
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Power Outage Update in Downtown Long Beach
Power is still reported to be out in some areas of Downtown as of Thursday 6:30am 7/16/15 On Wednesday at 3:38 PM, the Long Beach Police Department had officers in the…
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Press Conference: Mayor Robert Garcia First Year in Office
Mayor Robert Garcia Marks One Year in Office Today Releases important data on economic development, education, civic engagement and livability Dr. Robert Garcia marked his first anniversary as Mayor of…
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Long Beach Water to Kick Off Mission H2O LB Campaign Saturday with Music, Food and More
On Saturday, July 18, the Long Beach Water Department (LBWD) is kicking off its water conservation campaign, Mission H2O LB, in Downtown Long Beach with its Mission H2O LB Kickoff…
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Arrest Made and Charges Filed in July 4th Murder
On Friday, July 10th, 2015, detectives from the Long Beach Police Department arrested an individual in connection with the July 4th murder of 38-year-old Allen Estes of Long Beach, and…
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Long Beach Local News Week 7-11-15
This weeks top stories with Melissa McGinnis coming to you live from WE Labs (Work Evolution Laboratories) in beautiful Downtown #LongBeach Brought to you in partnership with Long Beach Rescue…
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City Deploying Public Safety Continuum in Response to Recent Increase in Crime
The City of Long Beach announced today the efforts underway from the Long Beach Public Safety Continuum in response to recent increases in crime. In 2014, the City achieved…
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Long Beach Police say man shot in possible gang related shooting
On Thursday July 9th at approximately 10:36 P.M. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Cerritos Avenue regarding a shooting. Officers arriving on scene located a male adult victim was struck by…
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19 Year Old Dies in Two Vehicle Collision on Ocean Blvd
On Thursday, July 09, 2015 at approximately 9:44 P.M., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of Ocean Boulevard and Falcon Avenue regarding an injury…
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Closes Turf Removal Rebate Program
Today, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced that its $450 million budget for turf removal rebates has been exhausted and will no longer fund turf removal projects. Long…
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Robbery Suspect Arrested and Charges Filed
On July 7, 2015, felony charges were filed against a 20-year-old Long Beach man in connection with a residential robbery and burglary. On June 17, 2015, around 10:00 a.m., Long…
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DUI Checkpoint Planned This Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday, July 11, 2015, in North Long Beach, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.…
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International Spikeball Day Beach Cleanup in Long Beach
Join WE Labs, LBLN and Spikeball (As seen on SharkTank) for a beach cleanup! Then, join us for a Spikeball tournament on the beach we just cleaned! We've got everything…
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Jewelry Store Robbed at Gunpoint in Bixby Knolls
On Wed., 7/8/15, at approx. 2:45 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at a jewelry store in the 4300 block…
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City of Long Beach Hosts Third Community Workshop for Green Terminal Island Plan
The public is invited to attend the next community workshop for the Green Terminal Island (TI) Freeway Transition Plan (Plan), and provide input on concepts to transform the freeway into…
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Women Found Stabbed to Death on Sidewalk
On Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at approximately 11:20 p.m., the Long Beach Fire Department received a call that a battery occurred in the 5500 block of Long Beach Boulevard and…
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Long Beach Public Library hosts summer of Maker Camp
Explore + Make + Share this summer at Long Beach Public Library. Novice makers are invited to build, tinker and explore at the Main Library for six weeks beginning July…
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City of Long Beach Awarded $2 Million Grant to Support Disconnected Young Adults
The City of Long Beach has been awarded a $2 million grant aimed at empowering young adults who have been disconnected from school and the workforce. Long Beach was one…
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The Queen Mary Fireworks July 4th 2015
Long Beach Local News captures video of 4th of July Fireworks from The Queen Mary a Long Beach tradition
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Smash and Grab Burglars Slam Truck Into 2 Long Beach Businesses
Police on Friday morning were searching for the burglars who slammed a truck into two Long Beach businesses in smash-and-grab incidents that may be related to a similar crime in Westminster, officials…
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Felony Robbery Suspect Arrested & Charged; Multiple Firearms Recovered
On Monday, June 29, 2015, multiple felony charges were filed against a Long Beach resident for his involvement in two commercial robberies that occurred in the City of Long Beach.…
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One of a kind, 19th Annual International Performing Arts Championships lands in Long Beach
Singers, musicians, dancers, actors and models are ready to compete before 75 judges from the entertainment industry at the 19th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts®, July 10 – 19,…
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City of Long Beach Independence Day Holiday Closures
Long Beach City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, for the observance of Independence Day, and will reopen on Monday, July 6. · Refuse and Recycling Collection…
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Man Gets Maximum Jail Term for Hitting Pregnant Girlfriend
Convicted domestic abuser Daniel Acosta, of Long Beach, California, has been sentenced to 45 months of county jail after a jury found him guilty of misdemeanor domestic battery against…
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Long Beach has Lowest Natural Gas Bills in State; Lower than 15 Years Ago
Residential customers of Long Beach’s gas utility have the lowest natural gas bills in the State of California, thanks mainly to conservation efforts that have seen the average household natural…
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Tips to keep your pets comfortable during Fourth of July celebrations
The Fourth of July can be a frightening time for animals, with the loud sounds of firecrackers and fireworks often sending pets scurrying out of the house or yard in…
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City Cracking Down on Unpermitted Construction
In an effort to ensure the health and well-being of residents, and preserve the value and livability of Long Beach neighborhoods, the City has implemented a new Saturday hotline to address…
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Narcotics Investigation Leads to Major Drug and Cash Seizure
Yesterday, June 25th, 2015, the Long Beach Police Department Drug Investigations Section served a search warrant on a residence resulting in the seizure of several pounds of illegal narcotics and…
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All fireworks, including those marked “Safe and Sane,” are illegal in the City.
With the 4th of July holiday fast approaching, the Long Beach Police and Fire Departments would like to remind residents and visitors that all fireworks, including those marked “Safe and…
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Public Invited to Grand Opening of Jenni Rivera Memorial Park on July 2
Mayor Robert Garcia, Councilman Dee Andrews, and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine invite residents to the grand opening of Jenni Rivera Memorial Park, on Thursday, July 2, at…
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City of Long Beach and Microsoft form a ‘Digital Alliance’
Last night the Long Beach City Council agreed to collaborate with the Microsoft Corporation to bring Digital Alliance programs to the City and its residents. Partnering with local governments, Microsoft…
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Long Beach woman found shot to death in alley
A female 21 identified as Alica Faith Tood of Signal Hill was found shot to death around 1:13 a.m Wednesday in an alley on 1100 block of E. 21st Street. When officers…
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Traffic Fatality Hit and Run
On Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at approximately 9:07 p.m., Long Beach Police were dispatched to the 6400 block of Paramount Boulevard regarding an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and…
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Stroll & Savor Belmont Shore 2nd Street
June 17 & 18 5:30pm to 9:00pm Belmont Shore’s most popular event is a summer long “taste of Belmont Shore”, with over 45 restaurants offering the best of their menus.…
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Long Beach Police Officer Shot During Encounter with Suspect
A Long Beach police officer was shot and suffered non-life threatening injuries after an encounter with a suspect at an apartment complex Sunday. An investigation was underway. Officers were called…
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Beach Closures due to Petroleum Product Washing Ashore
The Long Beach Fire Department in collaboration with other City of Long Beach governmental agencies have determined that in the best interest of public safety, the immediate closure of area beaches is…
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Update: Audio file related to LBPD officer involved shooting released
Update (6/3/2015): Audio file related to officer involved shooting On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, an officer involved shooting occurred in the 4600 block of East 15th Street, Long Beach. The…
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Long Beach Breaks Conservation Record for Month of May
Today, the Long Beach Water Department reports that residents and businesses broke a new conservation record for the month of May. The city used about 4,280 acre-feet of water…
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Beach Streets Uptown opens streets up for walking, bicycling, and socializing
Two large community festivals, concerts, skate and BMX expos, art exhibits, petting zoos and bands playing on restaurant patios are just some of the entertainment and activities planned for the…
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Suspect deceased after officer-involved shooting
On Wednesday 5/27/15, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of East 15th Street to assist Long Beach Fire Dept. LBFD requested our assistance with an intoxicated…
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Man critically injured after jumping from a moving vehicle
Just after 8:00 am this morning a man was critically injured after jumping from a moving vehicle in Long Beach Monday. The incident involved two men in a four-door sedan…
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F-18 Aircraft to Conduct Training at Long Beach Airport during Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
Beginning on Thursday, May 21, several U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18 aircraft are scheduled to operate at Long Beach Airport (LGB) through the Memorial Day Weekend. Daily operations at LGB…
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DUI Saturation patrol proves effective
On Saturday, May 16, 2015, the Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Saturation Patrol from 7:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. During the eight-hour…
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City of Long Beach Announces Innovation Team Members
Mayor Robert Garcia announced today that Long Beach has hired its first Innovation Team (i-team), funded by a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, to design and implement solutions that improve the…
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Cell phone footage leads to arrest of road rage suspect in Long Beach
South Los Angeles CHP recently received several reports of a Honda Accord dark in color, with a Caucasian male in his forties engaging in numerous occurrences of road rage. These…
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New Taxi and Rideshare Regulations Innovative Pilot Program
In an effort to bring up-to-date the regulations that govern taxis and new ride share services, the Long beach City Council last night directed staff to develop a pilot program…
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Long Beach State Sand Volleyball Travels To Alabama For National Championships
Long Beach State travels to the AVCA National Championships this week, as the 49ers return to the team competition after a one-year absence. The 49ers begin the tournament on Friday,…
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Officer Involved Shooting no weapon found on scene
On Thursday, April 23, 2015, at approximately 2:45 P.M., officers responded to a residential multi-unit complex in the 1100 block of Hoffman Avenue regarding a report of several subjects unlawfully…
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Drug lab causes explosion at house; suspect arrested
On Wednesday, April 22, at approximately 3 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to a residence in the 200 block of Belmont Avenue to assist the Long Beach Fire Department and…
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Long Beach Celebrates Earth Week 2015 by Providing ‘Art of Recycling’ Bins to Long Beach Unified Schools
In support of the 45th annual Earth Day, the City of Long Beach is demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability and awareness by partnering with Global Inheritance and the Long…
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Mayor Garcia Launches Effort to Review and Update City Welcome Signage and Landscaping
In an effort to project a positive image of Long Beach, Mayor Robert Garcia has introduced legislation that will direct the City Manager to conduct a study of the signage…
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Smart Parking Meters Provide Added Convenience in Long Beach
Parking meters are getting smarter in Long Beach, with the start of the installation of more than 1,600 smart meters on Monday. The City Council in December 2014 approved the…
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Long Beach Unemployment Rate Hits Seven-Year Low; Economic Development Moves Forward in Long Beach
The unemployment rate in Long Beach continues to decline and has reached a seven-year low, dropping to 7.9 percent as of March 2015. The unemployment rate is now at the…
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“The Comedy Explosion” features top comedic talents at the Terrace Theater
The Comedy Explosion, presented by Rainbow Promotions LLC, features four of today’s top standup comedians at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach as they ignite their audience into bursts of…
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Mexican Mobile Consulate Comes to Long Beach This Saturday
Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews, along with Consul General of Mexico, Carlos Manuel Sada Solana, are pleased to announce that the Mexican Mobile Consulate is coming to Long Beach, 8:00…
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City of Long Beach Launches LiveWellLongBeach.org: A Comprehensive Health Data Platform
Today, as part of the National Public Health Week celebration, the City of Long Beach launched LiveWellLongBeach.org, an interactive, web-based platform that provides data on over 100 demographic, health, and…
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City of Long Beach Passes Project Labor Agreement
Last night the Long Beach City Council passed a comprehensive Project Labor Agreement (PLA) after months of negotiations with a unanimous vote of 7-0. There was a long discussion about…
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Stand Up 4 Transportation Day Calls Attention to Transit and Infrastructure Needs
Long Beach Transit (LBT) will be holding two free events on April 9, 2015 as part of Stand Up 4 Transportation Day. An address to the media and a press…
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#BreakingNews Double Shooting @ 8th/Gaviota
There has been a double shooting at 8th and Gaviota this afternoon with victims being transferred to Saint Mary Medical Center with reports of injuries sustained with one victim to…
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Participatory Budget Coming to the First District
Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez will be launching a demo of the Participatory Budgeting (PB) process to First District residents this weekend on Saturday April 11th, 2015 at Cesar Chavez Park (401…
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The Long Beach ePrix
Join Jerome D'Ambrosio for a virtual lap of the Long Beach ePrix circuit - the setting for round six of the FIA Formula E Championship.Subscribe here for more highlights, interviews…
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Grand Prix View: Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Opening Up Race Track for Public Use on Tuesday, April 7
The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is opening up its track to the public on Tuesday, April 7, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. For the third annual “Grand…
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Celebrate National Library Month in April with the Long Beach Public Library
For the month of April, Long Beach Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Month, to highlight the unlimited possibilities offered and the…
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Free Gas For Women This Saturday March 28th! Starts at 9am..
On Saturday, March 28, 2015, The ROCK Christian Fellowship of Long Beach will provide free gas to women. This free gas project is a way to encourage the women of the…
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Mother dies from injuries, child in critical condition after apartment fire in Long Beach
At 12:05 a.m. on the morning of March 26, Long Beach Fire Department units responded to reports of a structure fire at 1086 Stanley Avenue. At 12:07 a.m., while on…
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Fundraiser for Keshawn Brooks
The fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Keshawn Brooks earlier this month left his family and community members scrambling for answers, justice, and money to pay for his funeral costs. On the…
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Robby Gordon, Bryan Herta to Be Inducted Into Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
Two motorsports legends with a proud history at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach – Robby Gordon and Bryan Herta – will be inducted into the Long Beach Motorsports…
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Run the Runway to Celebrate $15.1M Safety Renovation
Long Beach Airport (LGB) invites members of the public to experience the rare opportunity to run on a runway with a one-mile fun run on the brand new surface of…
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Dirtbags Jump on Top Early to Take Series from Fullerton
Long Beach State took full advantage of some early miscues to build an early lead and eventually take the series finale 6-1 over visiting Cal State Fullerton. Garrett Hampson went…
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Fatality at Spring Street and Claremore Avenue Yesterday
On Sunday, March 22, 2015, at 12:39 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to a traffic collision at Spring Street and Claremore Avenue, which resulted in the death of a female…
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Councilmember Roberto Uranga Appointed to the California Coastal Commission
The State Senate Rules Committee today announced the appointment of Long Beach City Councilmember Roberto Uranga to the California Coastal Commission as a voting member. With this appointment, the City of…
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Six Arrested and Charged in Relation to July 4 Murder
This week, charges were filed against six individuals in connection with the July 4, 2014 murder of 24-year-old Kayon Dafney of Long Beach, who was found by police in an…
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Police Release Video and Sketches; Seek Public’s Help with Infant Kidnapping/Murder Investigation
Long Beach Police are asking for the public’s help with the investigation of the kidnapping and murder of…
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Missing 10-year-old Girl
UPDATE: 10-YEAR-OLD SAMANTHA LAZARO HAS BEEN LOCATED WITH HER GRANDMOTHER IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT. DETECTIVES HAD BEEN ATTEMPTING TO CONTACT THE GRANDMOTHER, BUT HAD INITIALLY BEEN UNABLE TO REACH…
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Dismissed
The relatives of a man killed when a transient threw an incendiary device into his parked car have abandoned their lawsuit against the City of Long Beach just days before…
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District 9 Residents to Vote on How to Spend $250,000 on City Infrastructure Projects
On Saturday, March 21st, Long Beach City Councilmember Rex Richardson will host the Vote Launch and Project Expo of the Empower Uptown Participatory Budgeting process, the first of its kind…
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Dodgers and iHeartMedia Los Angeles Launch AM 570 LA Sports
iHeartMedia Los Angeles and the Dodgers announced today the debut of the all-new AM 570 LA Sports, effective immediately. The new baseball season will bring a new name, a new…
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Long Beach Water Announces Free Smart Water Meter Installation Program
The Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners approved a new program for the first one hundred Long Beach residents to sign up to receive a free smart water meter installation.…
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Cal State Long Beach Dream Success Center Opens, Will Provide Support for AB540, Undocumented Students
Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Dream Success Center were (l-r) center director Rafael Topete, President Jane Close Conoley, and CSULB students Elizabeth Zambrano and Joseph Phillips. Photo by…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Tomorrow at the Long Beach Irish for a Day Inaugural Parade on Pine Avenue
In collaboration with Cultural Alliance Long Beach (CALB), Millworks, Shannon’s on Pine and RIOTstage, “Party on Pine” welcomes the Long Beach Irish For A Day Inaugural Parade to the North…
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Saturday Farmers Market Added to Bixby Park
Local Harvest is adding Saturdays to their already successful Tuesday night farmers market at Bixby Park. The Bixby Park Farmers Market will operate from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm every…
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Annual Street Maintenance Project Will Close Southern Terminus of 710 Freeway on Sunday Morning
On Sunday March 15, 2015, the southern terminus of the Long Beach (710) Freeway will be closed below Anaheim Street from 5:00 am to 1:00 pm so crews can complete…
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Long Beach Office of Special Events and Filming Wins International Award
The City of Long Beach Office of Special Events and Filming has won the Location Managers Guild of America annual award for Outstanding Film Commission, besting four other film commissions around the world.…
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Outreach Efforts Continue for Livable West Long Beach Plan and Green Terminal Island Plan
Outreach efforts are continuing for the preparation of the City of Long Beach Livable West Long Beach Plan and the Green Terminal Island (TI) Plan, and the public is invited…
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Broadway and Orizaba Last Night
On Sunday, March 8, 2015, at 7:28 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to a traffic collision at Broadway and Orizaba Avenue which resulted in the death of an elderly female…
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LBPD Is Asking for Your Help in Locating a Stolen Trailer and Identifying Two Suspects
Long Beach Police Department is asking for your help in locating a stolen trailer and identifying two suspects. On February 2, 2015, around 5:00 a.m.,…
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Gang Member Supervising Prostitute Gets Maximum Misdemeanor Sentence
A Superior Court Judge has sentenced a local man, Jerome Hubbard, 28, to jail for “supervising” a prostitute; a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months incarceration. Since there was…
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Public’s Help Sought with Identiyfing Suspect Exposing Himself to Minors
The Long Beach Police Department would like to alert the community to several incidents that have taken place involving a male subject who has exposed himself to children walking to school.…
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Five Firefighters Received Minor Injuries During Defensive Fire Attack
At 11:55 AM yesterday, Long Beach Fire Department units responded to reports of a structure fire at 3400 East 1st Street. The first fire engine arrived at 11:57 AM. Engine…
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Melissa speaks with Don Rodriguez Executive Director Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach about their programs and annual gala event
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach’s annual event is just one day away and will return to Marine Stadium in Long Beach on Saturday, February 28, 2015. The question…
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Motorcycle Fatality On 4th And Redondo Wednesday Night
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at approximately 7:16 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to the area of Redondo Avenue and 4th Street regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the…
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Suspect arrested for exposing himself to females in public; LBPD seek additional victims
On February 19, 2015, LBPD arrested a suspect on an indecent exposure warrant, and hope that additional victims they believe may exist will come forward. From June through December 2014,…
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#BreakingNews Attempt to avoid Anaheim between Pacific and Magnolia
Long Beach Police Advisory: Attempt to avoid Anaheim between Pacific and Magnolia. Northbound Cedar is shut down from Anaheim to 15th due to a police investigation.
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Multiple Counts filed against robbery suspects
On February 18, 2015, multiple felony charges were filed against two men from the Inland Empire for their involvement in multiple commercial robberies in the Cities of Long Beach, Carson,…
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Long Beach Local News This Week 2-13-15
This weeks news in Long Beach California. Live with Melissa McGinnis from WeLabs in beautiful downtown Long Beach. Virgin Galactic, the privately-funded space company owned by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin…
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#BreakingNews #Update / Gang-Related Shooting Leaves 4 Hospitalized
Four people are hospitalized after a gang-related shooting that took place last night in Long Beach. The shooting was reported around 9:30 p.m. Sunday evening in the 200 block of…
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Virgin Galactic will design and manufacture LauncherOne at Long Beach Airport
Virgin Galactic, the privately-funded space company owned by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi’s Aabar Investments PJS, is pleased to announce it has leased a new 150,000 square…
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West Coast Port Dispute Has Recycling At A Standstill
Contract negotiations between West Coast dock workers and their employers have appeared to hit a boiling point, leaving recycled material in need of export stuck in ports and potentially bound…
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Mayor Garcia Appoints Members to Economic Development Commission
In a third round of commission appointments, Mayor Robert Garcia has appointed all 11 commissioners to serve on the Economic Development Commission. The commission, charged with generating ideas and advising…
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Long Beach Local News This Week 2-6-15
This weeks news in Long Beach California. Live with Melissa McGinnis from WeLabs in beautiful downtown Long Beach.
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Long Beach and LA Mayors Urge Dockworkers to Resolve Labor Dispute
Responding to fears of an impending shutdown at the West Coast seaports, the mayors of Long Beach and Los Angeles urged dockworkers and their employers today to resolve labor disputes…
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The Queen Mary’s 80th Birthday and Royal Rendezvous with Queen Elizabeth in Long Beach
LBLN's Melissa McGinnis gets an exclusive interview with Captain Will Kayne of The Queen Mary during her 80th Birthday and Royal Rendezvous with it's "niece" Queen Elizabeth in LongBeach today.…
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Double Murder In Long Beach, Investigation Is Ongoing
On Wednesday, February 04, 2015, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to the 4400 block of Rutgers Avenue regarding two deceased individuals found inside a residence. When the…
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Man’s body found in Los Angeles river near Willow ave
Breaking News Man's Body Found In LB Area of LA River This Afternoon A man's body has been found in the LA River this afternoon by two fisherman in the…
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Cherry Avenue to be Widened from PCH to 19th Street, Construction to Last 4 Months
Work will begin this week on the widening of Cherry Avenue from 19th Street to Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), in the City of Long Beach south of Signal Hill. The…
Vandalism to several car and business windows in Long Beach
Update: BB Gun Vandalism The Vandalism spree that has taken place in Long Beach resulting in 25 business store fronts and several car windows being shot out and shot at…
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LBPD Seeks Public Help With Multiple Reports Of Vandalism
****This is preliminary information, as the investigation remains ongoing **** At approximately 9:30 P.M. last night, The Long Beach Police Department started receiving reports of vehicle and business windows being shot out…
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AAA Offers FREE “Tipsy Tow” to Long Beach Residents On Super Bowl Sunday
The Automobile Club of Southern California is offering its free Tipsy Tow service for the first time to Long Beach residents on Super Bowl Sunday, one of the biggest annual…
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Long Beach Local News This Week 1-30-2015
This weeks news in Long Beach California. Live with Melissa McGinnis from WeLabs in beautiful downtown Long Beach.
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Nordstrom Rack to Open Two Stores in Long Beach Area
Nordstrom Rack, the off-price division of Nordstrom Inc., will be opening two stores in the Long Beach area. On Jan. 26, the Seattle-based company announced it will open a 34,000-square-foot Nordstrom…
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LB POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP WITH JULY 2014 MURDER CASE; SKETCHES OF PERSONS OF INTEREST RELEASED
Long Beach Police are asking for the public’s help with the investigation of the gang-related murder of Kayon Dafney, which occurred around 12:33 p.m., on July 4, 2014, in North…
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L.B.P.D. PROMOTES DEPUTY CHIEF AND OTHER LEADERS
The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of 15 employees that took place at a formal ceremony held yesterday in City Council Chambers. The employees and…
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The Queen Mary Will Receive Her Royal “Niece” Queen Elizabeth February 5th
The Queen Mary will receive her sea-going "niece", February 5, 2015. This will mark the first time a modern Cunard liner will dock and disembark passengers in the Long Beach…
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Do Long Beach! Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
Contemporary Pacific Islander Art looks at new work by artists working in the United States and the U.S. Territories whose practices are finding diverse forms of dialog in the international…
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Zebra Shark Pups Born Via Artificial Insemination On Display At Aquarium of the Pacific
On January 27 the Aquarium’s shark team moved two female zebra shark pups born via artificial insemination to their new home in Shark Lagoon. The Aquarium of the Pacific is…
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Long Beach Loss as Oldest Bicyclist Passes Away at 106
If you missed this story on our weekly round up last week, it's certainly one to view now. One of Long Beach most beloved residents passed away at the wonderful…
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Rescue Tuesday’s! LBLN Supports Friends of LB Animals and Promotes #rescuetuesdays
Please adopt Bart! Bart is a Cream and White Male Mix cutie, who is 8 years old. Bart has been at the shelter since Jan. 21st, 2015. For more information…
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DUI CHECKPOINT NETS THREE ARRESTS IN LONG BEACH
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on January 24, 2015, on northbound Cherry Avenue at 59th St., between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00…
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Long Beach Based Plane Evacuated After Landing In Seattle
Two planes, including one that departed from Long Beach, were evacuated on arrival Sunday at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport due to what a spokesman called a "security concern." JetBlue spokesman Sebastian…
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Breaking: Neighborhood evacuated Bomb Squad find Old WWII military ordnance after fire
The LBFD was called to the 7100 Block of Orange ave. in North Long Beach to reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival firefighters found 2 sheds fully involved with…
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First Miss Universe Pageant Held In Long Beach in 1952
Did you know that the very first Miss Universe Pageant was held in the great city of Long Beach, California? Yes, indeed in 1952, The first Miss Universe Pageant was…
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The new Long Beach Playhouse exhibit at the Historical Society of Long Beach features props and photos from its 85 years running
At 85 years old, the Long Beach Playhouse claims to be the oldest continuously operated community theater west of the Mississippi. The Historical Society of Long Beach provides some backing…
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Port Officials Discuss New Environmental Regulations at Aquarium of the Pacific
Representatives from the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles discuss new regulations affecting cargo ships entering the ports. These regulations are aimed at reducing emissions and went…
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Audi SUV Strikes a Bus, Two Injured in LB
An Audi SUV struck a bus while at its' stop on Lakewood Blvd., near the intersection of 23rd street around 10:30 Wednesday evening. Two of the ten bus riders were…
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Get Covered in 2015 Long Beach! Sponsored Enrollment Event
2015 New Year’s Resolution: Get Covered Long Beach is an education, outreach, and health insurance enrollment event sponsored by the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services…
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UPDATE: House Fire 4500 Block in Bixby Knolls
Today at approximately 11:57am the LBFD was called to 4500 block Atlantic Avenue to report of a structure fire upon arrival the initial engine company after 12:00 identified heavy smoke…
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#BREAKING Single family house fire bixby knolls
A house fire in the Bixby Knolls area started around 11:57am this morning and the Long Beach fire department was called to the 4500 block of Atlantic Avenue with…
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UPDATE: 2 Separate Fires overnight at Hof’s Hut in Bixby Knolls
-(Bixby Knolls), A firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling a blaze that destroyed an iconic restaurant in Bixby Knolls early Monday morning. The fire was first reported around 9:00 pm…
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UPDATE: Fire at Hof’s Hut in Bixby Knolls
Long Beach Fire Department was called back to Hof's Hut Restaurant at 4251 Long Beach Blvd for reports of the fire re-staring, after firefighters arrived on scene a 2nd alarm…
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Fire at Hof’s Hut in Bixby Knolls
-Bixby Knolls, On Sunday just after 9:00pm a fire broke out in the kitchen and customers eating in the restaurant were evacuated out. Steve Judy was there eating and took…





























































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