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Body Found Washed Ashore on Coast of Long Beach

December 27, 2019December 27, 2019 LBLN

On December 27, 2019 at approximately 2:10 p.m., Long Beach Police officers responded to the area of Coronado Ave. and E.

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Business Community Events Holiday Long Beach The Pike 

Shoppers at Urban Hive Market are in for a Spooktacular Treat

October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 LBLN urban hive market

A conglomerate of small businesses pop-up to bring you, the Urban Hive Market, that takes place each month at The

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New LB Cafe for Some Cool Cats

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 LBLN long beach animals, long beach business, Long Beach Local News

Get into the FELINE of PURRFECTION as cat lounges have been popping up all over the country and now Long

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Attractions Community Downtown Long Beach Entertainment Events 

Play, Pamper and Pose at the Queen Mary’s Doggie Paradise Saturday, September 14

September 7, 2019September 7, 2019 LBLN animals, events, long beach, long beach events, queen mary

The Queen Mary is pleased to debut an afternoon of doggie delight at the all-new Doggie Paradise on Saturday, September

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Community Downtown Long Beach Event Coverage Events Music 

And The LBC Lived Happily Ever After

July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 LBLN

Summer time. Ninety degrees. Two days. All the west coast hip-hop bangers. All the oldies from every artist that each

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Attractions Community Downtown Long Beach Food Shopping Shoreline Village 

Shoreline Village has waterfront shopping, dining, and fun, overlooking gorgeous Long Beach Harbor

July 27, 2019July 26, 2019 LBLN
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Pacific Visions Redefines the Role of Aquariums at the Aquarium of the Pacific

May 17, 2019May 16, 2019 LBLN

On May 24, 2019, the Aquarium of the Pacific will open its first major expansion in its two-decade history, welcoming

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Community Downtown Long Beach Events Expo Health Long Beach 

Long Beach Yoga Festival brings holistically-minded and curious individuals to The Pike Outlets

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 LBLN

More info: thelongbeachyogafestival.com

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Downtown Long Beach Event Coverage Local News Sports 

Thousand attend Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach this weekend, Alexander Rossi wins

April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 LBLN
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Downtown Long Beach Entertainment Local News Long Beach Sports 

Day 1 of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach raced into LB today

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 LBLN
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Crime Downtown Long Beach Local News Police 

Woman Shot To Death in Downtown Long Beach

December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 LBLN

Long Beach Police Department is investigating a shooting in downtown Long Beach that killed a woman early Saturday morning. The

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Dining Downtown Long Beach Food Holiday Local News Long Beach On The Scene 

Thanksgiving turkey tips with Chef Pete at Gladstone’s Long Beach

November 15, 2018 LBLN
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Downtown Long Beach Food On The Scene 

Foundation Sandwich Shop celebrates one year of serving Downtown Long Beach area with unique and delicious crafted sandwich options

November 6, 2018November 22, 2018 LBLN

Foundation Sandwich Shop celebrates one year of serving Downtown Long Beach area with unique and delicious crafted sandwich options!

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Community Downtown Long Beach Local News 

Antioch Church continues its’ historic legacy with the purchase of The Vault building on Pine

October 15, 2018 LBLN

Antioch Church continues its’ historic legacy with the purchase of The Vault building on Pine Ave., to house it’s thousand

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Community Development Downtown Long Beach Local News Update 

Millworks and Antioch Church Announce A Match Made in Heaven

October 12, 2018 LBLN

Millworks and Antioch Church of Long Beach are excited to announce an agreement that will revive 350 Pine Ave. The

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Attractions Business Downtown Long Beach Shopping Shoreline Village Tourism 

Hot licks at Shoreline Village is turning things up a notch

September 27, 2018 LBLN

Hot licks at Shoreline Village is turning things up a notch

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Possible Gang-Related Murder Last Night Investigation On-Going

September 15, 2018 LBLN

Possible gang-related murder occurred last night at approx. 11:40 p.m., at the 1200 block of Chestnut Avenue, however, motive has

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Attractions Business Dining Downtown Long Beach Local News Shopping Shoreline Village Tourism 

Carts of Rainbow Harbor & Friday “Grub Club” help activate Long Beach’s beautiful waterfront

August 5, 2018August 5, 2018 LBLN

  The new Carts of Rainbow Harbor kiosks and Friday “Grub Club” by Shoreline Village continue to activate the beautiful

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Downtown Long Beach Downtown Long Beach Local News Long Beach Missing Person Safety Update 

UPDATE: FOUND CRITICAL MISSING PERSON- IEVISE SULUAI

July 31, 2018August 1, 2018 LBLN

UPDATE: 7/31/18 Ievise has been located safe at a Los Angeles hospital. Thank you to all who shared on our

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Airport City Event Downtown Long Beach Fire Long Beach 

Jet Blue Offering Free Flights for Firefighters to Attend Captain Rosa Service, July 3rd

June 29, 2018 LBLN

Jet Blue is offering free flights for firefighters to attend Captain Rosa’s Service taking place on July 3rd at 10:00

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Arts Attractions City Event Coast Downtown Long Beach 

Sunrise Yoga Aboard The Queen Mary

June 28, 2018 LBLN

The Queen Mary is now offering donation based yoga Wedneday-Sunday at 7am. Classes are 1 hour and weather permiting will

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Arts Business Dining Downtown Long Beach Local News 

Pinot’s Palette Celebrates Grand Opening In Downtown Long Beach

May 31, 2018 LBLN

Pinot’s Palette hosted the grand opening of its newest franchise on Saturday at 470 Pine Avenue in Downtown. As Long Beach’s only

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Food Resources for your family! Long Beach Faith Food Resources for your family!

Long Beach Faith Based Groups and Food Pantries are ready to serve the Long Beach Community.

To access more food and other resources visit www.lbunited.org 

#fooddistribution #foodgiveawaylongbeach #feeditforwardlongbeach
#ronnieshouse #lbunited #covidresources #stopthespreadofcovid #inittogether @accelerateuptown
Happy Thursday! Enjoy a photo from the Miss Unive Happy Thursday!  Enjoy a photo from the Miss Universe pageant! It was held in Long Beach from 1952-1959. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #throwbackthursday #tbt
Got Food Resources! If your family or community ne Got Food Resources!
If your family or community needs food resources check out some of the non profits serving our community. 

You can access more food resources, jobs, mental health, testing centers and more at www.lbunited.org

#foodpantrylongbeach  #fooddistributionlongbeach #foodfinders #lbcommunitytable  #ronnieshouse #lbunited #stopthespreadofcovid @accelerateuptown
The strong winds caused a large tree to topple ove The strong winds caused a large tree to topple over in the Bixby Knolls area near Roosevelt and Virginia Road around 4pm today, no injuries reported.
Join Long Beach Local News and Ronnie's House as w Join Long Beach Local News and Ronnie's House as we host a Town Hall to Address the Gun Violence in the City of Long Beach.

Since the start of 2021, the City has experienced a spike in shootings with 20 shootings to date. 

We need community members, business owners, City Leaders, The Police Department,  NonProfits to come together and address the Gun Violence.  Join us to share your ideas and work and let's create a safer Long Beach for your families.

https://lbcpeacemakers.eventbrite.com

#stoptheviolencelb  #lbunitedforpeace  #notonemorebullet #takebackthelbc
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 

#blackeconomics #blackownedlongbeach #blackownedlb
 #buyblacklongbeach #shopblacklongbeach #ronnieshouse 
#accelerateuptown #blackbusiness #blackwallstreet
@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
 #hairandbarberassociation  #ronnieshouse #inittogether
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.
Full video on our website longbeachlocalnews.com
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)
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