Long Beach Police Wound Carjacking Suspect
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Long Beach Police Wound Carjacking Suspect

On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at approximately 10:05 p.m., an officer responded to the 1000 block of Stanley Avenue to investigate a suspicious person incident, which resulted in a male…
Traffic Fatality in East Long Beach
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Traffic Fatality in East Long Beach

Long Beach, CA On Friday, July 21, 2017, at 4:37 a.m., Long Beach Police responded to Studebaker Road and Driscoll Street regarding an injury traffic collision. When officers arrived, they…
Parking Advocates Get A Win
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Parking Advocates Get A Win

By Eric Gray (LBLN Contributor) One quality of life issue heard often around Long Beach is parking. Many areas around the city have been plagued by poor planning decisions decades…
Traffic Fatality Sunday Night
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Traffic Fatality Sunday Night

Long Beach, CA On Sunday, May 14, 2017, at approx. 8:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to Studebaker Road south of Loynes Drive regarding an injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle,…
Long Beach Election Season Has Begun
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Long Beach Election Season Has Begun

Long Beach, CA With citywide elections a year away, 5 incumbents have filed candidate intention paperwork to run for reelection.  These incumbents include: current Mayor Robert Garcia, current 1st District…
DUI SATURATION PATROL NETS THREE ARRESTS
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DUI SATURATION PATROL NETS THREE ARRESTS

Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Unit conducted a DUI Saturation Patrol on Saturday, April 22nd, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. High Visibility Enforcement efforts like…
Murder on 500 block of Cherry Avenue
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Murder on 500 block of Cherry Avenue

Long Beach, CA On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Long Beach Police were dispatched to a possible shooting in the 500 block of Cherry Avenue, which resulted…
Long Beach RoboTech Fest 2017
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Long Beach RoboTech Fest 2017

Long Beach, Ca Long Beach, Calif. -- March 8, 2017 – On April 2, 2017, parents and children of all ages will descend on the Long Beach City College campus from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make slime, operate robots, attend hands-on workshops, and explore their interests in…
Joan Lind Van Blom Bridge Dedication
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Joan Lind Van Blom Bridge Dedication

Long Beach, CA Saturday March 25th at 11 AM Councilwoman Price will be hosting the official dedication of the Alamitos Bay Bridge on Pacific Coast Highway between Loynes and 2nd…
THREE ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MURDER
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THREE ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MURDER

Long Beach, CA Long Beach Police announced, today, the latest arrests of those responsible for the 2016 murder of 16-year-old Geron Lacy. On Friday, February 24, 2017, detectives arrested 20-year-old…
DUI CHECKPOINT NETS ONE ARREST
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DUI CHECKPOINT NETS ONE ARREST

Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, February 25, 2017. The checkpoint was located at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard…
Bearcoon Releases New Album
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Bearcoon Releases New Album

By Eric Gray (LBLN Contributor) Long Beach, California Bearcoon, Long Beach musical group who began forming in the summer of 2012 has announced the release of their new album "Laminak"…
Beach Streets Comes To Midtown In Long Beach
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Beach Streets Comes To Midtown In Long Beach

Community festivals, traditional and contemporary music and art, concerts and cyclocross and skateboarding demonstrations are just some of the entertainment and activities planned for the "Beach Streets Midtown" Open Street…
Long Beach Local News Weekly Update
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Long Beach Local News Weekly Update

Long Beach Local News update with Melissa McGinnis broadcasting from WE Labs (Work Evolution Laboratories) in Downtown Long Beach This weeks news brought to you in partnership with Long Beach…
Long Beach Named 10th Most Walkable City in U.S
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Long Beach Named 10th Most Walkable City in U.S

Southern California is synonymous with traffic, freeways, and is often seen as the epitome of car-oriented culture. Long Beach, however, is making strategic investments and launching a tangible cultural revolution…
Long Beach Crime Increased In 2015
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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…
Long Beach Rescue Mission Gala 2015
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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…
Lockdown Lifted At Lafayette Elementary
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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…
Halloween Safety Tips 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…
Fly the Fortress This Weekend B-17 Visiting Long Beach Airport
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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
Jerry Seinfeld to Appear on Stage in Long Beach
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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…
Long Beach Jazz Festival 2015
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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…
DUI Checkpoint Planned This Weekend
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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.…
DUI Saturation patrol proves effective
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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…