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Ways to #quarancoffee in Long Beach

March 30, 2020March 31, 2020 LBLN coffee

A daily habit of caffeine can be an expensive treat, but now following California State’s Governor, Gavin Newsom’s order to

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Community Food Long Beach 

Long Beach icon Roxanne’s helping to build strength in the community during this time

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 LBLN
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Food 

Milana’s New York Pizzeria Celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 LBLN pizza

The downtown Long Beach pizzeria celebrates with 18” cheese pizzas for only $10. Milana’s New York Pizzeria, located in downtown

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Food 

Cheese it up with Pizza Day

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 LBLN fun facts, pizza day, the 4th horseman, z pizza

Slice, slice baby! Did you know that the average American eats 23 pounds of pizza per year? With so many

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Community Food Local News 

Romeo Chocolates a master chocolatier with handmade, micro-batch chocolates proudly made here in Long Beach

February 2, 2020February 3, 2020 LBLN

More info: romeochocolates.com

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Food 

Take a Slice out of Pie Day

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 LBLN pie day

A staple food to America is celebrating its day on Jan. 23, it’s scrumptious, it’s filling, it’s what we love

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Business Food Long Beach 

Churrinos Makes a Sweet Addition to Downtown LB

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 LBLN churrinos, churro, dessert, new

Downtown Long Beach just got sweeter! Churrino Gourmet Dessert on the Promenade is an explosion of Latin flavor and a

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City Event Community Events Food Holiday Long Beach 

A Very Long Beach Thanksgiving

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 LBLN aquarium of the pacific, cafe sevilla, hornblower cruises, michaels on naples, queen mary, thanksgiving, the reef, turkey trot

Gobble gobble! Thanksgiving is just a week away and for those of you without plans, Long Beach Local News has

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Community Dining Food Long Beach 

The Breakfast Bar combines two of the best things, breakfast and happy hour

November 17, 2019November 19, 2019 LBLN

More info: www.the-breakfast-bar.com Many say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, for Pam and Josh Beadel,

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Charity City Event Community Food Homelessness Long Beach 

1st District Council Office, Mikhuna Sponsor “Trucks-Giving” at 14th St

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 LBLN food trucks, trucks-giving

In an event dubbed Long Beach’s first-ever “Trucks-Giving,” more than a dozen food trucks from around Los Angeles County will

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City Event Community Entertainment Events Food Long Beach Music 

Councilmember Rex Richardson Invites the Public to the 2019 Veterans Day Celebration

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 LBLN veterans day

Councilmember Rex Richardson Invites the Public to the 2019 Veterans Day Celebration Long Beach Councilmember Rex Richardson is proud to

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Food Long Beach 

Sal’s Gumbo Shack Brings The Bayou to Long Beach

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 LBLN

Sal’s Gumbo Shack is a fusion of Creole cuisine and soul food located in North Long Beach. More info: http://salsgumboshack.com

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Dining Food Long Beach 

Dine LBC restaurant week is your chance to try delicious deals in Long Beach

August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 LBLN

Visit any participating restaurant during Dine LBC week, August 3 – 11, 2019. Take a photo of your meal inside or yourself

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Event Coverage Food Health Long Beach 

Long Beach Vegan Festival brings vegans and friends together at The Pike Outlets today!

August 3, 2019August 4, 2019 LBLN

Hundreds enjoy vegan food, live music and activities at the @LBveganfest More info lbveganfest.com

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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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Community Events Food Grand Opening Local News Long Beach 

Tastea opens today at Long Beach Exchange

June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 LBLN
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Business Community Dining Education Food Local News Long Beach Midtown Long Beach 

Cambodian Businesses and Entrepreneurs Thriving in Long Beach

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 LBLN

Cambodian businesses and entrepreneurs thrive in Long Beach since the 70’s when refugees settled here during the genocide. Special thanks

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Community Food Health Homelessness Housing Local News Long Beach 

Largest donation of the year at the Long Beach Rescue Mission by Never Forgotten Foundation

November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 LBLN
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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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Attractions Food Local News Shoreline Village 

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory rises high on selection of sumptuous treats in Shoreline Village

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 LBLN

More: https://shorelinevillage.com/dine/snacks-treats/rocky-mountain-chocolate-factory

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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)
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 

Notified by @Streaming562 #longbeach #lbln #longbeachlocalnews
Community hospital reopens under new leadership to Community hospital reopens under new leadership to help relieve pressure from local hospitals. Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach announced that Community Hospital Long Beach (CHLB) has been granted a license from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and will be able to accept patient transfers as soon as Monday, Jan. 4. More info on our website link in bio. #longbeach
🎉Stay safe at home and watch the FREE New Year’s Eve lockdown show tonight December 31 at 9pm supporting our local bands and venues.

New Year's Eve Concert Streamed Live presented by @longbeachbluessociety in partnership with Long Beach Local News. 

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Update: LBPD identify suspects arrested and charge Update: LBPD identify suspects arrested and charged from looting in Long Beach. More info on our website link in bio. #longbeach #lbln #longbeachlocalnews
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