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  • City of Long Beach 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Virtual Celebration
  • City of Long Beach Partners With Verizon to Bring Advanced Wireless Connectivity
  • Mayor, City Manager, Health Dept. Director Receive COVID-19 Vaccine and Discuss Rollout
  • One Person Found Dead After House Fire in Bixby Knolls
  • Mayor Garcia delivered his seventh State of the City address in Long Beach

Covid-19

Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 12.28

December 28, 2020January 4, 2021 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 12.21

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 12.18

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

City Partners With Local Hospital to Administer First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations in Long Beach

December 18, 2020January 4, 2021 LBLN

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 12.14

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 12.07

December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 12.04

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 11.30

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Covid-19 Health 

Surge in Long Beach COVID-19 Cases

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 LBLN

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 11.23

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health Holiday 

City of Long Beach Reminds Residents to Celebrate Safely Over Thanksgiving Weekend

November 20, 2020November 24, 2020 LBLN thanksgiving

The City of Long Beach wants everyone to enjoy the upcoming holidays. As the holiday season is a time for

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 11.16

November 16, 2020November 24, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Long Beach Offers Combination COVID-19 and Flu Tests

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 LBLN

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 11.06

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 11.02

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 10.26

October 26, 2020October 28, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 10.23

October 23, 2020October 23, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 10.19

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 LBLN

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 10.12

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 10.9

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 10.5

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 9.28

September 28, 2020October 2, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 9.25

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 9.21

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 9.18

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 LBLN

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 9.14

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 LBLN

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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California State University of Long Beach Corona-Virus Covid-19 

CSULB Extends Virtual Learning to Spring 2021 Semester

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 LBLN

California State University of Long Beach President Jane Close Conoley announced that the university will be continuing virtual learning throughout

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 9.11

September 11, 2020September 15, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 8.31

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 8.28

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 LBLN

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 8.24

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 8.17

August 17, 2020September 2, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 8.14

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Mayor’s Stepfather Dies From COVID-19 Complications

August 10, 2020August 12, 2020 LBLN Robert garcia

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 8.10

August 10, 2020August 12, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 8.07

August 7, 2020August 12, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 8.03

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 7.31

July 31, 2020August 4, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 7.27

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Mayor’s Mother Passes Due to COVID-19

July 27, 2020August 4, 2020 LBLN

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 7.24

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 7.20

July 20, 2020July 24, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 7.17

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 7.13

July 13, 2020July 15, 2020 LBLN

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Governor Newsom Announces Further Closures to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

July 13, 2020July 15, 2020 LBLN

Governor Newsom and the State of California have announced additional closures to indoor operations in many counties, including all Southern

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 7.10

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health Local News 

COVID-19 City Update: 7.6

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Community Covid-19 Housing 

City of Long Beach Now Accepting Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 LBLN

Long Beach, CA – The City today announced that application forms and program materials are available for a newly launched

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Covid-19 Health 

Should I Wear A Mask?

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 LBLN california, cdc, coronavirus, covid-19, doctors, facemask, mask, mask shaming, politics, who health

Current recommendations by the US Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) and the World Health Organization (“WHO”) state that masks provide

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 6.29

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health Holiday Queen Mary 

Dark Harbor Postponed Until 2021

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 LBLN

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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Breaking News Community Covid-19 Long Beach 

Mandatory Closure of Bars in Los Angeles County Including Long Beach

June 28, 2020June 28, 2020 LBLN

Long Beach, CA – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the mandatory closure of bars in Los Angeles County in

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 6.26

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 6.22

June 22, 2020June 26, 2020 LBLN

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 6.19

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Business Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

City to Distribute Free Face Shields to Long Beach Bars, Restaurants and Personal Care Establishments

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 LBLN

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 6.12

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 6.12

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 LBLN

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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Business Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Long Beach Launches SafeBiz, Physical Distancing Self-Certification for Businesses

June 11, 2020June 26, 2020 LBLN

 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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 6.08

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 5.29

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Business Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

More Long Beach Establishments May Reopen with Restrictions

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 LBLN

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Long Beach City Covid-19 Update 5.24

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 5.22

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 5.18

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 LBLN city update

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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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 5.15

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 LBLN

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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Airport Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Facial Coverings Required at Long Beach Airport

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 LBLN

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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California State University of Long Beach Corona-Virus Covid-19 Education 

Zoom, Canvas, and Emails: CSULB Students Adjust to Virtual Learning

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 LBLN 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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Community Covid-19 Long Beach 

Hope on the Bluff in Long Beach

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 LBLN

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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Covid-19 Long Beach 

Long Beach City Covid-19 Update 5.11.20

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 953 total positive results 45 fatalities  50 people hospitalized  Approximately 617 recovered (Please note

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 5.08

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 898 total positive results 40 fatalities  50 people hospitalized  Approximately 564 recovered (Please note

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

City of Long Beach Amends Isolation, Quarantine Health Orders

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 LBLN

 Today, the Department of Health and Human Services issued amendments to both the Isolation Order and the Quarantine Order, in an effort to

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Education Health Long Beach City College 

Long Beach City College 2020 Commencement Moves to June 12

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 LBLN

Long Beach City College rescheduled and revised its annual Commencement exercises as a virtual ceremony to take place on Fri.,

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Charity Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Councilmember Rex Richardson Announces Major Drive-Thru Food Distribution for Long Beach Families in Response to COVID-19

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 LBLN rex richardson

On Saturday, May 9th, Long Beach City Councilmember Rex Richardson, along with State Senator Lena Gonzalez, Labor Community Services Los

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Additional Limited Retail and Outdoor Recreational Activities To Reopen with Restrictions in Long Beach

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 LBLN

 Today, the City of Long Beach announced additional retail, golf, and trails will reopen with restrictions on Friday, May 8.

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update: 5.01

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 LBLN city update

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 768 total positive results 37 fatalities  42 people hospitalized  Approximately 475 recovered (Please note

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Covid-19 Local Economy Politics 

OP-ED: Studies Suggest The Economic Shutdown Will Cause More Deaths Than Covid-19

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 LBLN covid-19, economic shutdown, global pandemic

Across the United States and worldwide Covid-19 is causing great devastation, especially to those who have lost loved ones. As

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Virgin Orbit Ventilators Ready To Ship

April 23, 2020April 30, 2020 LBLN virgin orbit

Virgin Orbit, Sir Richard Branson’s responsive satellite launch company, announced today that regulators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Covid-19 Update 

Long Beach City Covid-19 Update 4.23.20

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 518 positive results, including 43 people who are hospitalized and approximately 297* cases where

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Fire Department Activates Mobile Assessment Team

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 LBLN fire department

The Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) has implemented a newly created Mobile Assessment Team (MAT) specifically assigned to transport individuals

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Covid-19 

Stanford Study Suggests Covid-19 Has Similar Mortality Rate To Flu

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 LBLN antibody testing, california, covid-19, imperial college of London, santa clara county, stanford study

A study was released today by Stanford University demonstrating that the mortality rate of Covid-19 is far lower than previously

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update – 4.17

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 419 positive results, including 45 people who are hospitalized and approximately 213* cases where

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health Politics 

The “Science” of Coronavirus

April 16, 2020 LBLN california, coronavirus, dr. Barbara ferrer, Dr. Raul Ruiz, governor Gavin newsom, Mayor Eric Garcetti

Amid decreasing deaths and hospitalizations from Coronavirus, California’s leading politicians are considering re-opening the state’s economy. Despite repeated promises that

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

City Council Takes Action for Economic Relief

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 LBLN

 Yesterday, the Long Beach City Council unanimously adopted 25 individual actions related to a historic local Economic Relief Package designed to help

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update – 4.15

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 379 positive results, including 49 people who are hospitalized and approximately 190* cases where

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

National Guard Humanitarian Assistance in Long Beach

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 LBLN

Last week, the California National Guard approved the City of Long Beach’s request to provide logistical support for humanitarian assistance

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Culture Health 

Long Beach Coronavirus Relief Fund Exceeds $1,000,000 and Expands Priorities Funded

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 LBLN

The City of Long Beach, in partnership with the Long Beach Community Foundation, has raised more than $1,000,000 from members

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Amendment to City of Long Beach “Safer at Home” Health Order

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 LBLN

The City of Long Beach issued an amendment to the existing “Safer at Home” Order, in an effort to further reduce the

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update – 4.11

April 11, 2020April 15, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 332 positive results, including 48 Long Beach residents who are hospitalized and approximately 140*

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

COVID-19 City Update – 4.7

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 256 positive results, including approximately 87* cases where people have recovered. Three more deaths

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health Local Economy National News Politics 

Coronavirus: A Critical Analysis Of The Media

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 LBLN brett oppenheim, cdc, coronavirus, coronavirus task force, covid-19, flu, media, us economy, usns mercy, White House

When paddle boarders in Malibu are being arrested for ignoring stay at home orders, one might begin to question whether

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Animals Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

More than 170 Long Beach Animal Care Shelter Cats and Dogs Find Homes During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 5, 2020April 30, 2020 LBLN

Rufus is a happy, handsome 8-year-old Pit Bull-Shar Pei mix who loves to give high fives with his paws. After

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Community Covid-19 Health Local News 

Long Beach City College Partners with City of Long Beach on Rapid Assessment Clinic

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 LBLN

LBCC’s Pacific Coast Campus will be the site of this walk-up clinic working in conjunction with the City of Long

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Long Beach COVID-19 City Update: 4.3

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 171 positive results, including approximately 40* cases where people have recovered. A total of

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Education Health 

Long Beach Schools Close Through Academic Year

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 LBLN

The closure of all schools in the Long Beach Unified School District will extend through the end of the academic

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Employment Health 

Pacific Gateway to Launch New ‘Work Long Beach’ Program

April 1, 2020April 30, 2020 LBLN

The City of Long Beach has launched a program that matches people who are unemployed or underemployed with potential employers.

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

Long Beach Covid-19 Update: 3.31

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 123 positive results (total includes individuals who have recovered) One death within the city

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Covid-19 Local Economy Long Beach National News 

What you need to know to get your economic impact payment

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 LBLN

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health 

City Beaches Closed Through May 1

March 28, 2020March 28, 2020 LBLN

To reduce the risk of community spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and help maintain the safety of residents, the

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Long Beach Police Department Police Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 LBLN

On March 26, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) was notified that a police officer has tested positive for

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Evictions Suspended for Tenants Affected By COVID-19

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 LBLN

 A new emergency ordinance, effective today, temporarily halts evictions for residential and commercial tenants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as

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Long Beach COVID-19 Update: 3.26

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 54 positive results New total includes 4 Long Beach firefighters who are City residents,

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Eight LB Firefighters Test Positive for Covid-19

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 LBLN

Eight Long Beach Fire Department firefighters tested positive for COVID-19, otherwise known as coronavirus disease. All eight of the infected

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Long Beach Covid-19 Update : 3.24

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers : 28 positive results 5 people have recovered. 1 death. See press release for more details. Please note that

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Long Beach Covid-19 Update: 3.23

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 19 positive results 4 people have recovered 1 death. See press release for more details. Approximately

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Long Beach Reports First Fatal Case of Covid-19

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 LBLN

The City of Long Beach reports that a female resident in her fifties has died of complications of COVID-19. The

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Long Beach Covid-19 Update : 3.21

March 21, 2020March 23, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 15 positive results 4 people have recovered Approximately 140 people have been or are

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City of Long Beach Provides Clarifying Information For “Safer at Home” Order

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 LBLN

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach would like to provide clarifying information regarding the “Safer at Home”

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Long Beach Covid-19 Update: 3.20

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 LBLN

Today’s Highlights: By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 14 positive results 3 people have recovered Approximately 140 people currently being

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Long Beach Institutes ‘Safer at Home’ Order

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 LBLN

Long Beach, CA — Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced an order further restricting and limiting gathering among people

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Press Conference: Long Beach City COVID-19 Update 3.19.20

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 LBLN
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Long Beach Covid-19 Update : 3.19

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 12 positive results 3 people have recovered Approximately 130 people currently being monitored Today’s

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City of Long Beach Announces Long Beach Disaster Relief Fund for COVID-19 Response

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 LBLN

The City of Long Beach, in partnership with the Long Beach Community Foundation, proudly announces the activation of the Long

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Long Beach Covid-19 Update 3.17.20

March 17, 2020March 19, 2020 LBLN

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 8 positive results Of the 3 new cases, 2 traveled to locations of known

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Support your Local Black Owned Restaurants who are Support your Local Black Owned Restaurants who are working to weather the storm through COVID-19.  Show them and other Restaurants Love and let's help them stay open for business. 

If you are a Black Owned Business, you can list your business at NO COST by visiting www.blackownedlongbeach.com 

@blackownedlongbeach 

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 #buyblacklongbeach #shopblacklongbeach #ronnieshouse 
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@longbeachfire responding to an apartment fire 190 @longbeachfire responding to an apartment fire 1900 block Fashion in West Long Beach. 

Fire was knockdown quickly, contained to 2nd floor apartment. No injuries reported, LBFD requesting Red Cross to assist four displaced residents.
Happy MLK Day. We know for many families times are Happy MLK Day. We know for many families times are not easy navigating COVID-19, the closing of businesses, the loss of jobs and homes but together we get through this and rebuild our community.  If you need food, job, housing or other resources please visit www.lbunited.org.

#mlkday #lbunited  #inittogether  #foodresourceslb  #jobslongbeach #blackhealth #mentalhealthresources  #seniorresourceslongbeach #veteranresources #teenresourceslongbeach @accelerateuptown
City of Long Beach 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 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. 18. The virtual event will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., feature engaging forums and activities and showcase the arts and culture of the community. You can watch the virtual event on Facebook and YouTube from 10am - 12pm. 

The City will adhere to an amended schedule for the Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) holiday on Monday, Jan. 18. The City of Long Beach is reminding all residents and visitors to comply with the Safer at Home Order during the holiday weekend to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as cases continue to surge.

Gatherings among people from separate households are not permitted, per the updated Health Order issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. People should maintain at least a six-foot distance from other individuals not in the same household, including when at beaches and parks; wear a face covering whenever they are in public; wash hands frequently and sanitize high-touch surfaces.
Our Barbershops💈and Hair Salons💇 have been c Our Barbershops💈and Hair Salons💇 have been closed most of 2020 and they are still closed in 2021. 

Help keep the community safe and help our small businesses get back to work so they can feed their families by doing the 3 W's: 

Wash your Hands 👏
Watch your Distance🚶
Wear a Mask😷

If you need resources such as food, testing centers, workforce and more visit  www.lbunited.org 

#lbc #lbcbarbershops # #stopthespread #lbhairsalons #barberslongbeach #ronnieshouse #lbsmallbusiness #accelerateuptown
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COVID-19 City Update - 1.15 By the Numbers, Tracki COVID-19 City Update - 1.15 By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 42,888 people have tested positive for corona with 28,833  recovered and 561 people currently hospitalized. There have been 520 fatalities, all over the age of 20 and all but 21 with underlying health conditions. There have been 607 new cases since yesterday. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #coronavirus #covid19 #cityupdate
@longbeachcity Partners With @verizon to Bring Adv @longbeachcity Partners With @verizon to Bring Advanced Wireless Connectivity. The City of Long Beach has partnered with Verizon on an innovative project that will benefit the community and enable Verizon to expand small cells to enhance wireless connectivity infrastructure and lay the foundation for 5G service. 5G refers to the fifth generation of mobile communication standards which is defined by faster speeds, more bandwidth and lower latency than current 4G networks. The agreement provides community benefits that further the City’s Master Fiber Plan, Digital Inclusion Initiative and Smart City Initiative. More info on our website link in bio. #longbeach #verizon
Happy Thursday! Did you ever get a chance to ride Happy Thursday! Did you ever get a chance to ride the carousel at the Pike? OP : @donjimphotography #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #throwbackthursday #tbt
Mayor, City Manager, Health Dept. Director Receive Mayor, City Manager, Health Dept. Director Receive COVID-19 Vaccine and Discuss Rollout.
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One Person Found Dead After House Fire in Bixby Kn 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.

When the firefighters arrived they reported heavy fire coming out of a one-story house. It took firefighters about 8 minutes to put out the house fire, according to Captain Jack Crabtree PIO with LBFD. One person was found dead inside the home and another managed to escape the fire. Captain Crabtree says the fire does not seem suspicious at this time, the investigation into the cause is ongoing. #longbeach #lbfd
Man Shot during Car-to-Car Shooting in Long Beach. 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. Update on our website link in bio. #longbeach
Police Ask Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in 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 responsible for at least eight sexual battery incidents in the West Division area. In September of 2020, the Long Beach Police Department was made aware of an incident where a male adult suspect approached a female victim from behind and sexually battered her. Since then, Sex Crimes detectives have been able to connect seven other incidents with similar circumstances. Generally, the suspect has attacked the victims between 6:00-8:30 p.m., while the victims were walking alone or with other females. All victims are female Hispanic

Below is a summary of the incidents:

On Sep. 18, 2020, officers were dispatched to the area of Locust Avenue and Willard Street, the suspect grabbed the victim from behind and thrusted against her. The victim is a 43-year-old female.
On Nov. 5, 2020, officers were dispatched to the area of 25th Street and Earl Avenue, the suspect grabbed victim from behind, covered her mouth and thrusted against her. The victim is a 37- year-old female.
On Nov. 8, 2020, officers were dispatched to the area 20th Street and Pasadena Avenue, the suspect grabbed the victim from behind and thrusted against her. The victim is a 26-year-old female.
On Nov. 18, 2020, officers were dispatched to the area of 20th Street and Pasadena Avenue, the suspect grabbed the victim from behind and thrusted against her. The suspect pushed her down after the victim attempted to defend herself. The victim is a 48-year-old female.
On Nov. 29, 2020, officers were dispatched to the area of Hill Street and Locust Avenue, the suspect grabbed victim’s arms from behind and thrusted against her. The victim is a 27-year-old female.
On Nov. 29, 2020, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Burnett Street, the suspect grabbed the victim’s face from behind and thrusted against her. The victim is a 31-year-old female.
On Nov. 29, 2020, the victim was walking in the area of Pine Avenue and Burnett Street when the suspect grabbed her buttocks from behind and took her wallet. More on our website
COVID-19 City Update - 1.11 By the Numbers, Tracki COVID-19 City Update - 1.11 By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 38,558  people have tested positive for corona with 26,950 recovered and 578 people currently hospitalized. There have been 460 fatalities, all over the age of 20 and all but six with underlying health conditions. There have been 1265 new cases since Thursday. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #coronavirus #cityupdate
Molina Healthcare funds nearly $320,000 worth of P Molina Healthcare funds nearly $320,000 worth of PPE in California. @molinahealth of California (“Molina”) has funded nearly $320,000 worth of personal protective equipment (“PPE”) for health care professionals and local community-based organizations. Molina has identified provider partners and nonprofits most in need and has supplied more than 35,000 three-ply masks, N95 masks, and antibody test kits. The contribution is supporting small clinics, skilled nursing facilities, federally qualified health centers, county health departments, and larger health systems throughout California. Since the pandemic began, Molina has been actively identifying provider partners and community organizations that require monetary support to help address COVID-19 shortages and emergency needs. This donation for the purchase of PPE follows Molina’s over $400,000 in donations to dozens of California-based organizations that are supporting individuals and families with needed food, supplies, and other resources.
Homeless man shot and killed in Long Beach. On Sun 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 a reported shooting victim adjacent to the freeway, which resulted in the death of a male adult. Responding officers located the victim in a homeless encampment adjacent to the westbound traffic lanes of the 91 freeway. The victim was non-responsive, and officers immediately began performing life saving measures. The Long Beach Fire Department responded and determined the victim deceased at the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed the victim resided at the encampment and was shot multiple times in the upper torso. Witnesses at the scene described two or more male suspects fleeing the scene on-foot toward Cherry Avenue. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation, although it is being investigated as gang-related. The victim has been identified as 64-year-old Samuel Villalba of Long Beach.
 
Anyone with any information regarding the incident is urged to contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Donald Collier or Leticia Gamboa at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477)
Woman struck and killed by vehicle near Cherry and 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 Del Amo. The collision happened on Friday morning just before 6:00am. LBPD was still on scene around noon investigating this incident. LBLN will have more information as its available. #longbeach #fatalcollision #lbpd #lbln #longbeachlocalnews
If you see 76-year-old critical missing person, Le If you see 76-year-old critical missing person, Lester Jackson call 911. Police seek public’s help locating  Lester Jackson. 

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 76-year-old critical missing person, Lester Jackson, who was last seen on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Jackson was last seen traveling on-foot near the 1500 block of Daisy Avenue. Jackson suffers from medical conditions and may become easily disoriented. His destination is unknown, and he is new to the Long Beach area. 

The critical missing person is described as follows: 
Age: 76-years-old 
Gender: Male 
Race: Black 
Height: 5’03” 
Weight: 155 lbs 
Hair: Black and gray hair 
Eyes: Brown 
Clothing: Black “LA” hat, red windbreaker, blue t-shirt with clear jewels, black thermal undershirt, black jeans 
Medical Alerts: Has medical conditions and may become easily disoriented

Anyone with information regarding this missing person is urged to call the LBPD Missing Persons Detail at (562) 570-7246 or Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.
George’s was a staple at the Pike! Did you ever George’s was a staple at the Pike! Did you ever make a visit? OP : @hoodhistorian562 #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #throwbackthursday #tbt
Update: Fatal hit-and-run collision at Atlantic an Update: Fatal hit-and-run collision at Atlantic and Market. 
The preliminary investigation revealed a sedan traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on Atlantic Avenue struck a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The driver did not stop and immediately fled the area. The suspect vehicle is described as a red-colored sedan with major front-end damage. More information on our website link in bio.
Fatal hit-and-run collision at Atlantic and Market Fatal hit-and-run collision at Atlantic and Market around 8pm tonight. LBPD is on scene investigating. 

More: longbeachlocalnews.com 

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