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Two Men Wounded in Bixby Knolls Shooting
Two men were shot Monday night in Bixby Knolls area. Long Beach Police officers responded to the 4300 block of Elm Ave. regarding reports of gunshots heard in front of…
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“Survive and Thrive” Crime Survivors attend a round table discussion about resources available in Long Beach
https://youtu.be/Qe5iRT0TDnA Crime Survivors works in your community to make victims’ rights a top priority. They facilitate communication and cooperation across various public service, government and non-profit organizations to ensure that…
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Kid Cudi, Schoolboy Q, Wiz Khalfia and many more to perform The Smokers Club Festival at The Queen Mary
The Smokers Club Fest is a two-day music festival that will take place at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA on April 28 and April 29. Two-day and single…
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Man Hijacks Police Car Crashes in Downtown Long Beach
https://youtu.be/rBRMcWBZMdI A man is in custody after he took a cop car for a joy ride in downtown Long Beach Monday night around 8:30pm. LBPD officers were investing a call…
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Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach 2018 Race Week is here
https://youtu.be/ENsm-c5RI7k More info: https://gplb.com
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2 Dead, 1 Wounded in Long Beach Shooting
Two men killed and one injured in a triple shooting that occurred around midnight in North Long Beach. Police officers were called to “several gunshot victims” at 53rd Street and…
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Formula Drift hits the streets of Long Beach this weekend
https://youtu.be/qcokW3ZikOA More info: www.formulad.com https://youtu.be/B7vRJhHN7ag
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Keep California Safe Group Aims to Change Prop 47
Long Beach, Ca In 2014, voters in California passed Prop 47, an initiative to reduce certain felony crimes down to misdemeanors. These crimes include according to Ballotpedia: Shoplifting, where the…
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Man wounded after officer involved shooting at PCH and Chestnut
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Long Beach Community Hospital On Earthquake Fault Set To Close
MemorialCare has formally notified the City of Long Beach on their decision to fully terminate the lease at Community Hospital. Effective July 3, 2018, MemorialCare will no longer provide acute…
Posted inCheckpoint Local News
Long Beach Police Plan DUI Checkpoint This Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday March 3, 2018, in the City’s South Division between the hours of 6:00 p.m.…
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Andy Dane Carter visits LBLN to discuss real estate investing tips from his book 100 Doors
https://youtu.be/D7xIL4d65UQ More info: www.andydanecarter.com
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Twin engine plane makes emergency landing after issues with the landing gear at Long Beach Airport
https://youtu.be/qLRJeTUoHLo Twin engine plane makes a emergency landing after issues with the landing gear at Long Beach Airport. LBFD got the call just after 4:30pm today. No injuries reported.
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Thousands celebrate Mardi Gras parade and festival at Shoreline Village benefiting the YMCA of Greater Long Beach
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Three Separate Threats of School Violence in Long Beach
A new school threat has been reported and 3rd arrest of a student today after threats made at Tincher Preparatory School. LBPD officers were dispatched to Tincher Preparatory School (K-8 grade)…
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LBPD shoot unarmed homeless man with non lethal bullets Sunday, witnesses describe as excessive force
https://youtu.be/meHNNWgaQe8 A video posted to YouTube by Jeff Blackmon showed Long Beach police officers as they shot non-lethal bullets and released a K-9 on a man to take him into…
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Carnival Cruise Line Expands Terminal Announces New Mega Cruise Ship in Long Beach
https://youtu.be/pBd3iXJWJuE Carnival Cruise Line today announced several significant initiatives designed to further bolster its leadership position on the West Coast: the deployment of Carnival Panorama to Long Beach in…
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Long Beach Mardi Gras Returns February 17 to Shoreline Village
The annual LONG BEACH MARDI GRAS at Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor returns on Saturday February 17, 2018! Join us for live music, food specials, and more 12pm – 5pm…
Posted inHealth Local News
Health Officer Confirms First Death from Influenza in Long Beach this Flu Season
The City Health Officer has confirmed the first influenza-associated death in an individual less than 65 years of age in Long Beach during the 2017-2018 flu season. The individual was…
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Long Beach Police Conducting DUI Checkpoint This weekend
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday January 20th, in the city’s North Division between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to…
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Long Beach Mayor Announces New Initiative for 2028 Olympics
In an email to supporters, Mayor Robert Garcia announces his ambitious goal to complete 8 large scale projects by the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics where Long Beach will be the…
Posted inEvents Local News
What to do every day this week in long beach (1/15-1/21)
Lend a helping hand to your community, learn how to dance in the sky with an aerial fabric class and enjoy a nice bike ride while appreciating the city’s beautiful…
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LA County Sheriffs Search For Robbery Suspect In North Long Beach
Los Angeles County Sheriff's SWAT are searching for robbery suspect that barricaded himself inside a home. Police are evacuating nearby residence and ask to avoid LB Blvd and Mountain View…
Posted inCollision Local News
Woman Killed In Long Beach Collision
On January 11, 2018, at approx 1:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Carson Street and California Avenue regarding a single-vehicle traffic collision, which resulted in the death…
Posted inAirport Local News
Long Beach Airport Adds New Destination to Honolulu
Starting June 1, Hawaiian Airlines will offer daily, non-stop service to Honolulu (HNL) from Long Beach Airport (LGB). Hawaiian Airlines plans to fly the route with one of its new…
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Law Firm Gunman and Victims Identified in Deadly Workplace Shooting
On Friday just after 2:25 p.m., LBPD officers responded to a shooting that was reported to have occurred at a business in the 300 block of E. San Antonio Drive,…
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Gunman dead after multiple people shot in Long Beach
Gunman is dead after multiple people shot in Long Beach. Long Beach police was dispatched just after 2:25 PM to calls of an active shooter. When police arrived, multiple people…
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Dead whale found in waters near Port of Long Beach
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Suspect crashes after police pursuit through several Orange County cities, ending in North Long Beach
Suspect crashes after police pursuit through several Orange County cities, ending in north Long Beach at Atlantic & 51st. CHP take 3 into custody. https://youtu.be/S5qe-jsAn-w
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Take an exclusive aerial holiday lights tour offered by Anthelion Helicopters
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Long Beach Police Conducting DUI Enforcement This Holiday Season
This holiday season, the Long Beach Police Department will work around the clock to keep drivers and passengers safe as they search for impaired drivers. From December 15, 2017 through…
Posted inLocal News Safety
City of Long Beach Launches Text to 9-1-1 Service on December 1
Beginning December 1, 2017, hearing and speech-impaired residents of Long Beach and those in situations where it is too dangerous to dial 9-1-1 for help in an emergency, can Text to…
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Thousand Attend the 3rd Annual Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
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40’ vessel was discovered sunk this morning by Maintenance crews in Rainbow Harbor
This morning Long Beach Fire Department responded to a sinking vessel in the Rainbow Harbor/Marina Long Beach. Just after 7:40am rescue crews arrived finding a 40’ sail boat already underwater…
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VIP Records goes in front of committee to making legendary sign a historic landmark
https://youtu.be/FiIFYxjoHGE
Posted inCrime
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…
Posted inCommunity Local News
Long Beach Fresh Helping Make Urban Agriculture Reality
https://youtu.be/OUrWFeH2mfI
Posted inCollision Local News
Female Pedestrian Killed at Pacific Coast Highway and Atlantic
On Thursday, November 2, 2017, at approx. 6:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Lime Avenue regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian injury traffic collision.…
Posted inEvents Local News
ComplexCon will draw fashion, music and technology enthusiasts to Long Beach this weekend
The art and music festival, ComplexCon will be returning to the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment center November 4-5 with the idea of bringing creators, curators and consumers in one…
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Long Beach Police Ask Public For Help Locating Second Murder Suspect
One of two suspects wanted in connection with the October 10th murders of two male adults at a liquor store at Anaheim Street & Walnut Avenue has been arrested and…
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Long Beach Fire Department Trick-or-Treat with Patients at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
https://youtu.be/RBQuiSCIhuU Long Beach Fire firefighters joined patients at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach as they dressed up and trick-or-treated along a parade route visiting various departments throughout…
Posted inCommunity Events Local News
Beach Streets Returns to Uptown on October 28
After its debut on June 6, 2015, Long Beach’s Open Street event is returning to Uptown. The public is invited to participate this Saturday, October 28, from 10:00 a.m. to…
Posted inFire Local News
Firefighters Battle Brush Fire on Train Tracks in North Long Beach
https://youtu.be/I1nEvAxQOss Long Beach Fire Department battle brush fire on train tracks near Long Beach Blvd. and 48th Street in North Long Beach. Firefighter quickly knocked on the fire, no injuries…
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Female Suspect Shoots Male Victim While Inside CAr Near Anaheim and Ximeno
On Tuesday aLBLD officers were dispatched to the area of Anaheim St. and Ximeno Ave. for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived just after noon and encountered a male…
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Carjacking suspect taken into custody after leading authorities on wild chase ending in Long Beach
https://youtu.be/aAHx5w9t5lE
Posted inEducation Local News
Formation Flight Tomorrow Over Long Beach Schools Supporting STEM Education
On Friday Edwards Air Force Base will launch a formation flight to mark the 70th anniversary of Captain Charles "Chuck" Yeager's legendary first supersonic flight on October 14, 1947. It…
Posted inCrime Local News Update
#Update 2 Men Killed, 2 Wounded in Long Beach Liquor Store Shooting, Victims Identified
On Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at approx. 9:25 p.m., officers responded to the area of Anaheim Street and Walnut Avenue regarding a “shots fired” call, possibly coming from a nearby…
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Interfaith summit on homelessness hosted by the Long Beach Rescue Mission and City of Long Beach
https://youtu.be/g1CAcwJXRRA
Posted inBreaking News Crime
Two Men Dead, One Wounded in Long Beach Liquor Store Shooting
On Tuesday 2 men were killed and 1 injured in a shooting that occurred just after 9:25pm at S.R. Liquor on Anaheim and Walnut. https://youtu.be/9qOFHqjWwvw Long Beach police responded…
Posted inEvents Local News
What to do everyday this week in Long Beach (10/9-10/15)
Get ready for a week full of laughs and storytelling. A week full of thrills. And a week full of craft beer, wine, and dancing. Here is everything you need…
Posted inEvents Local News
Long Beach Marathon Street Closures This Weekend
Street Closures Due to the Long Beach Marathon on Sunday The City of Long Beach is advising it’s residents to avoid parking on these intersections and surrounding areas after 11:00 p.m. on Saturday…
Posted inFire Local News
Long Beach Dave’s Burgers Ablaze Early This Morning
Units were dispatched to Dave’s Burgers on Orange Avenue and Carson street early this morning after reports of the fast food restaurant in flames made it to the Long Beach…
Posted inLocal News
Long Beach Resident Among Those Killed in Las Vegas Mass Shooting
Rachael Parker, 33, a Long Beach resident and police records technician for the Manhattan Beach Police Department was among the 59 people killed in Sunday’s mass shooting on the Las…
Posted inEvents Local News
Music Taste Good Festival Hits Long Beach This Weekend
The second annual Music Tastes Good festival will be a weekend of music, food and art at Marina Green Park from Saturday September 30th through Sunday the 1st. Doors open at 11 a.m. the festivities…
Posted inCheckpoint Local News
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned By LBPD This Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department's Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint in South Division on Friday, September 15th, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.…
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What to do everyday this week in Long Beach (9/11-9/17)
Every day has the opportunity to be an eclectic one in the city of Long Beach. And this week does not disappoint. Here are the things to explore in Long…
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City Health Officer Announces First Death in Long Beach from West Nile Virus in 2017
Dr. Anissa Davis, Health Officer for the City of Long Beach, announced the first death this year in Long Beach due to complications associated with West Nile virus (WNV). As…
Posted inDining Local News
6 Vegan-Friendly Spots You Must Visit In Long Beach
If you happen to find yourself in a curious state to satisfy a fresh, locally-sourced, vegan strict hunger then Long Beach has got you covered. From eating Mexican to Thai…
Posted inCommunity Local News
Syndicate Barber Shop Organizes Drive Helping Victims of Hurricane Harvey
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Posted inCommunity East Long Beach Local News
YouTube celebrity Elton Castee locks himself in cage to fundraise for spcaLA and Hurricane Harvey
https://youtu.be/yfkMDpp-GpY YouTube celebrity Elton Castee locks himself in cage to fundraise for spcaLA and Hurricane Harvey
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City Health Officer Advises Residents to Take Precautions with Excessive heat
Long Beach Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, is advising residents to take precautions against the heat. The National Weather Service is forecasting highs ranging from high 80s to high 90s…
Posted inBreaking News Local News
Metro Blueline Fare Evasion Leads To Fatality
Tuesday at 8:52 P.M. Long Beach police officers were assisting Metro Fare Compliance Officers in the area of Pacific Avenue and Wardlow Road. While on the train platform, officers detained…
Posted inCommunity Events Local News
What to do everyday this week in Long Beach
What to do everyday this week in Long Beach Monday Concerts In The Park (ing Lot) (3745 Long Beach Blvd) is hosting their last concert in the park with featured…
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Male Juvenile Shot On Pacific and 14th in Long Beach
Wednesday at 2:00 pm, LBPD officers were dispatched to the 200 block of W. 14th Street regarding a shooting that just occurred. Upon arrival officers found a male juvenile victim…
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Video Shows Man Riding Back of Tow Truck, Bashing Its Windows After His Car Is Repossessed
https://youtu.be/QGw9EyHutG0 WARNING DRAMATIC VIDEO by Nyiesha McDonald: Repo tow truck drags car and man back of truck down Long Beach Blvd. for 20 minutes according to witnesses. LBPD spokesperson says…
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Baby Gray Whale Swims Into Alamitos Bay
Baby Gray Whale Swims Into Alamitos Bay https://youtu.be/buU69TCg-Es
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2nd alarm fire breaks out in a vacant commercial building downtown
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Authorities Identified Man Killed In Long Beach Shooting
On Thursday LBPD officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Myrtle regarding a shooting that just occurred around 2:30pm. Upon arrival officers found a male adult in a vehicle…
Posted inLocal News
DUI Drivers License Checkpoint Planned By LBPD This Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, August 18th between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to…
Posted inBusiness Local News
New CEO Signed On With Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce will be undergoing future changes as Jeremy Harris, the Chamber's current Senior Vice President recently signed onto a contract with unanimous…
Posted inCommunity Local News
New Affordable Development for Seniors and Veterans In Long Beach
The City of Long Beach, in partnership with the Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC) and Century Housing Corporation, celebrated the groundbreaking of The Beacon, a new two-building 160-unit supportive…
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Backpack Drive In Full Swing At The Long Beach Rescue Mission
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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Car in Long Beach
At approx. 12:09 a.m., officers were dispatched to Cherry Avenue and 65th Street regarding a traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of the…
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CYCLIST KILLED TRYING TO STOP HIT-RUN DRIVER WHO STRUCK ANOTHER CYCLIST IN LONG BEACH
https://youtu.be/CCemzW9m2xI On Monday, August 14, 2017, at approximately 1:17 A.M., officers were dispatched to Long Beach Boulevard and Bort Street regarding a traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian,…
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What to do everyday this week in Long Beach (8/14-8/20)
From eating through the streets of Belmont Shore to the BBQ Fest that takes over Long Beach to all the great tunes in between, here’s what to do everyday this…
Posted inBreaking News Crime
Authorities Identify Long Beach Man Killed in Saturday Shooting
Saturday night around 11:30pm Long Beach Police Department was called to the area of 7th Street and Orange Avenue regarding a possible shooting. When officers arrived they found a male…
Posted inCommunity Events Local News
What to do everyday this week in Long Beach
From eating your way through the city to listening to great tunes from some of the top jazz artists, take a look at what to do every day this week…
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Man Suspected in Stabbing, Hostage Situation Shot by Police in Long Beach
Last night at 10:50pm Long Beach Police Department officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Washington Place regarding a stabbing that just occurred. Upon arrival officers contacted a female…
Posted inHealth Local News
City Health Officer Advises Residents to Take Precautions with Higher Temperatures
Long Beach Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, is advising residents to take precautions against the heat this week, particularly from Wednesday, August 2 through Sunday, August 6. The National Weather…
Posted inLocal News
Virgin Orbit’s “Cosmic Girl” that will carry LauncherOne into space arrives at Long Beach Airport
https://youtu.be/5tF8bl6rlqI
Posted inBudget Local News
Bombshell: City is using Fancy Footwork To Balance FY18 Budget
Long Beach, CA Long Beach voters in 2016 approved measures A and B bringing local sales tax to 9.75 in January 2017 and 10.25% in July 2017, among the highest…
Posted inLocal News Sports
Local Legend Jeff Burroughs Discusses Epic Long Beach Little League World Series Championship Wins
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Update: Officer-Involved Shooting in West Long Beach
https://youtu.be/r2IYHOE2_5c Long Beach police officers were called regarding a group of subjects loitering in the 2100 block of W. Spring Street. Officers observed approximately 20-30 subjects with open alcoholic beverage…
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Officer-Involved Shooting Wounding One Person in West Long Beach
https://youtu.be/r2IYHOE2_5c On July 22, 2017 at approximately 8:15 PM. Long Beach Police Officers were dispatched to a call of a group of subjects in the street in the 2100 block…
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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…
Posted inHealth Local News
The 7 Local Must-Try Fresh Juice Bars in Long Beach
Slowly slurping down a freshly squeezed mango, strawberry or experimentally daring concoction of juices is always more satisfying on a hot summers day. Long Beach there hasn’t been a better…
Posted inLocal News Sports
Olympian local Lauren Fendrick finalist at World Series of Beach Volleyball today in LB
https://youtu.be/LnQJx3QwfE4
Posted inEnvironment Local News
Aquarium of the Pacific Joins Forces To Tackle Plastic Pollution
Long Beach, CA The Aquarium of the Pacific has joined with eighteen other aquariums across the United States and created a new Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP) to address one of…
Posted inCrime
Update: Woman Attacks Long Beach Police Officer In Middle Of Busy Intersection
Monday around 3:30 pm Long Beach Officers were dispatched to the area of Anaheim Street and Pacific Avenue regarding a female adult subject in the intersection acting in an erratic manner and…
Posted inCollision Local News
Man Rushed In Critical Condition After Crashing Car Into Tree
https://youtu.be/QAO7awE5qDA Man rush to local hospital in critical condition after a single vehicle accident occurred around 9:05pm last night. The male adult driver of the vehicle sustained serious injuries and…
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VIDEO: Woman attacks LBPD Officer Middle of Intersection Anaheim and Pacific
https://youtu.be/2aZ8ZTdp8TA Woman attacks Long Beach Police Officer Anaheim and Pacific. No further info at this time, we will have more as soon as it's available. (Video by Lg Grant) #longbeach…
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Long Beach Police Department Installs e-Commerce Exchange Zones
Recently, the Long Beach Police Department designed, purchased, and installed signage at the North, West, and East sub-stations that identify the public parking lots at the stations as “e-Commerce exchange…
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Car Crashes Into 99 Cent Store In Long Beach
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Posted inHealth Local News
Long Beach Health Officer Re-Opens Colorado Lagoon, Marine Stadium Beaches and Bayshore After Sewage Spill
The City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, has lifted the closure order at Colorado Lagoon, Marine Stadium and Bayshore in Alamitos Bay. These areas were reopened after consecutive lab results…
Posted inLocal News
City of Long Beach Exceeds Project Labor Agreement Hiring Requirements
Long Beach, CA The City of Long Beach meets and, in some cases, exceeds the local hiring requirements in the City Council adopted citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for construction…
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Long Beach Police Seize 5,000 Pounds of High Powered Fireworks, Arrest Three Suspects
In efforts to impact the illegal possession, sales, and usage of fireworks, the City of Long Beach launched an education and prevention campaign to raise awareness that ALL fireworks, including…
Posted inBreaking News Local News
Beaches in Alamitos Bay Closed Due to Sewage Spill
The City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, has ordered all beaches in Alamitos Bay closed for recreational water contact due to a sewage spill. The cause of the spill is…
Posted inFire Local News
LBFD knockdown vehicle fire that spread to garage and house 6800 block E. 10th street
Long Beach Fire Department knockdown vehicle fire that spread to garage and house 6800 block E. 10th street. Fire units responded at 11:10am today, no injuries reported. Red Cross assisting…
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7 DAY FORECAST June 26, 2017
This weeks 7 day forecast for Long Beach Brought to yo by Paisleys Plumbing
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Long Beach Police Confiscate High-Powered Fireworks, Narcotics, Handguns and Currency
This past week, in efforts to enforce the ban on fireworks in the City of Long Beach, the Long Beach Police Department’s West Division Directed Enforcement Team (DET) conducted several…
Posted inHealth Local News
Health Department Detects Mosquitoes with Potential to Transmit Zika in Long Beach
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Vector Control Program has detected Aedes aegypti, the type of mosquito that can transmit Zika, dengue, and other viruses, for…
Posted inLocal News
DUI Drivers Licenese Checkpoint Planned This Weekend By Long Beach Police
Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday June 17 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00…
Posted inLocal News Politics
Opinion Editorial – Why Did Councilwoman Pearce Leave the Council Chambers Before Being Addressed By the Public on Alleged DUI and Domestic Violence with Her Former Chief of Staff?
Opinion Editorial By Rachel Gunther What is Councilmember Pearce hiding and where did our values go as a community and city? Last night, as part of public comment at City…
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Police Forced To Shoot Pit Bull After Dog Attacked Owner
On Sunday at 11:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Norse Way regarding a screaming female being attacked by a Pit Bull dog. Long Beach Animal Control…
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Armed Female Suspect Killed in Long Beach Officer-Involved Shooting
https://youtu.be/RDvPhIW5VHo On Wednesday at approx 11:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Studebaker Road & East Spring Street regarding a person with a gun call and shots fired. Officers…
Posted inLocal News Parking
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…
Posted inExpo Local News
ComplexCon Returns For 2nd Annual Festival Exhibition In Long Beach
ComplexCon, the groundbreaking festival and exhibition that brings together pop culture, art, music, food, style, sports, innovation and education returns for the second annual event on November 4-5, 2017, in Long…
Posted inCrime
Arrest Made in Murder in North Long Beach
Long Beach, CA On May 24, 2017, detectives made an arrest in a murder investigation from April 21, 2017. The suspect has been identified as Terry Moore a 29 year-old…
Posted inDowntown Long Beach Housing
First ‘For Sale’ Development in nearly a Decade Broke Ground Yesterday in the East Village
East Village, Long Beach, CA The City of Long Beach, in partnership with City Ventures, Inc., yesterday celebrated the groundbreaking of Huxton, a solar powered, all-electric, townhome condominium community in…
Posted inLocal News
Pacific Gateway Hosting Job Fair Tomorrow In Long Beach
Are you looking for a job in Long Beach? Pacific Gateway will be hosting a job fair on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, starting at 10 AM, at the career transition…
Posted inLocal News Public Safety
LBPD Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts May 22nd
Long Beach, CA As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacations, the Long Beach Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety is reminding motorists to…
Posted inBelmont Shore Local News
Belmont Pool Moves Forward Despite Concerns
Long Beach, CA Last night, City Council voted 6 to 2 to move forward with the Belmont Pool project. Those voting in favor include Suzie Price (District 3), whose district…
Posted inAttractions Local News
El Dorado Nature Center Dedication Ceremony is Scheduled for May 20
East Long Beach The El Dorado Nature Center dedication ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:30 am. The public is invited to celebrate the newly built entryway…
Posted inLocal News
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,…
Posted inEnvironment Local News
City of Long Beach Unveils First Municipal Near-Zero Emissions Refuse Truck
Long Beach, CA On May 3, 2017 at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, the City of Long Beach unveiled a new municipal refuse truck, the first in the country to…
Posted inLocal News
Man Wounded in Early Morning Shooting Near Hospital
A man was shot early this morning near Long Beach Memorial Hospital. Long Beach police officers were dispatched around 4:56 AM. LBPD dispatch received a call from a male adult indicating…
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VIDEO: 13 Great White Sharks Spotted Off Alamitos Bay Jetty
https://youtu.be/KhyuUyfRcD4 Shark sighting off Alamitos bay jetty of Long Beach. The tow-boat company employees filmed this video and reported seeing 13 great white sharks. (Video courtesy of Ricky/Mike TowBoatUSLongBeach.com)
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Long Beach Rotary Scholarship Foundation Presents Unprecedented Scholarship To CSULB Student
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Kevin J. Jackson Appointed Deputy City Manager
Long Beach, CA The search for a new City of Long Beach Deputy City Manager has come to an end. Read more about the new addition to the City's Senior…
Posted inHealth Local News
Long Beach Celebrates Bike Month in May
Long Beach, CA The City of Long Beach will be celebrating Bike Month throughout the month of May by offering a wide variety of mobility related activities and discounts for…
Posted inLocal News Politics
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…
Posted inLocal News
RELIGIOUS LEADERS HOST PEACE CONFERENCE TO EASE RACIAL-POLITICAL TENSIONS, RECENT VIOLENT ATTACKS
Long Beach, CA On May 1, 2017 starting at 6:30pm, HWPL: Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light -- an international non-profit will be hosting the We Are One: Advancing…
Posted inLocal News
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…
Posted inCommunity Local News
Earth Day Kicked Off Saturday With A March For Science To The 2017 Green Prize Festival
More info: www.greenprizefestival.com
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2017 Long Beach Branch NAACP Annual Law Day Program
Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Branch NAACP announces the 2017 Annual Law Day Program in conjunction with Keesal, Young & Logan law firm which has sponsored the event since…
Posted inCrime
Long Beach Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Armed And Dangerous Murder Suspect
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect wanted in connection with the 4/19/2017 murder of 38-year-old William Luther Hayes of Long Beach.…
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Long Beach Police SWAT Search For Suspect Who Shot Killed Woman At Motel
https://youtu.be/u7vmW1GbX4Q Long Beach Police SWAT actively searching for homicide shooting suspect. LBPD evacuating residents and urge to avoid area of Long Beach Blvd. & Victoria. No suspect info at this…
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City of Long Beach Unveils New Wayfinding Signage Design
Long Beach, CA The Long Beach City Council reviewed a presentation Tuesday night and voted unanimously to receive and file a comprehensive wayfinding signage program for major gateway entries, parking,…
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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…
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Carnival Cruise Line And City Of Long Beach Start Renovations At The Long Beach Cruise Terminal
Carnival Cruise Line marked the beginning of a multimillion-dollar renovation of its Long Beach Cruise Terminal facility to accommodate larger ships and enhance terminal operations. A “FUNstruction” groundbreaking ceremony included…
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Parking Advocates Are Hoping For Change
Long Beach, CA A bike friendly city is not stopping parking advocates from working to influence city officials in Long Beach to find ways to create more parking spaces across…
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Motorcyclist Killed After Collision With Semi-truck Near Airport
This morning around 7:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to Lakewood Boulevard near Conant Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a semi-truck and a motorcycle. Officers located the male adult…
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LBFD Announces Release Calls Of Service Every Month By District
In March, LBFD responded to over 5,000 calls of service. Every month they will be sharing the calls of service by type of incident within each Council District. This report…
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Police Investigate Two Separate Shootings This Morning In Long Beach
On Tuesday 4/11/17 at approx. 2:15 a.m., officers responded to a local hospital regarding a shooting victim. Officers learned the victim, a male adult, was in the area of Anaheim Street…
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Long Beach City Auditor Doud’s Report Reveals Changes Needed to Manage City’s Extensive Use of Contracted Goods & Services
Long Beach, CA Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud today released a Summary Report of Contract Administration Audits. Contracts provide valuable goods and services that allow the City to deliver…
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Drive-By Shooting Leaves 2 Wounded In California Heights Neighborhood
On Saturday, 4/8/17 at approx. 2:15 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of E. Wardlow Road regarding a shots call. Long Beach Police Officers located two male adults who had…
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James Hinchcliffe wins 43rd Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
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$2.4 Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Unclaimed Sold In Long Beach
Somebody bought a Powerball Ticket worth $2,469,064 at Wrigley neighborhood Pacific Market 2990 Pacific Ave. The winner matched five of the six winning numbers. 8-20-46-53 and 54, missing only red…
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City of Long Beach Issues New Landscape Requirements
The City of Long Beach is implementing new permitting requirements for certain new landscape and re-landscaping projects, as mandated by Governor Brown’s Executive Order B-29. The Long Beach City Council…
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People’s State of the City Event Calls for a Long Beach Sanctuary City, Criticizes Police
Long Beach, CA The People's State of the City drew a sizeable crowd last night. The event, put on for the 6th annual year by Long Beach Rising, a civic…
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Arrest Made in Murder Investigation
Long Beach, CA UPDATE: On April 4, 2017 detectives from the Long Beach Police Department made an arrest in the murder of Trevor McCrainey, which occurred on March 7, 2017…
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Top 10 Highest Rents in the Country, Los Angeles at #6, Long Beach Not on List
With conversation happening around rent prices increasing locally and statewide, renter strikes organized by Housing Long Beach, and proposed Airbnb regulation, a new report suggests that other cities are seeing…
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Formula DRIFT 14th Championship Kicked Off Streets Of Long Beach
Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras kicked off the 14th season with an exciting day of action at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Round 1: Streets…
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Winter Shelter Closes Leaving Many On Our Streets
By Eric Gray (LBLN Contributor) Long Beach, CA With spring in the air and the Grand Prix arriving to town, Long Beach residents are getting outside to enjoy the weather.…
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Long Beach Councilwoman Announces New Diagonal Parking Spaces
Long Beach, CA Lena Gonzalez, City Councilwoman of the 1st District whose area includes the Washington Neighborhood, West PAC neighborhood, and parts of Downtown Long Beach including Willmore City, the…
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Governor Jerry Brown Proposes Gas Tax Hike to Fix California Roads
Sacramento, California Long Beach residents may be seeing another tax hike, but this time at the gas pumps. The Democratically controlled California Legislature is proposing to raise 52 billion dollars…
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Emerson Fittipaldi, Tommy Kendall to be Inducted Into Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
Long Beach, CA Two legendary drivers with proud histories at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach – Emerson Fittipaldi and Tommy Kendall – will be inducted into the Long…
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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…
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Long Beach Sees Expansion of Big Business
Long Beach, CA As small business corridors continue to grow and flourish in Long Beach, bigger businesses are also seeing expansion and growth. This is happening across the city as new business…
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Improving Motorcyle Safety Aim Of Long Beach Police Department Operation
Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Police Department will conduct a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on Sunday, March 26, 2017, in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. Extra…
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DUI Drivers License Checkpoint Planned This Weekend By Long Beach Police
Long Beach Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, March 25, 2017, as part of its ongoing commitment to lowering deaths and injuries upon our streets and highways.…
Posted inEducation Local News
PBS SOCAL REMINDS KIDS THERE IS STILL TIME TO ENTER PBS KIDS WRITER CONTEST
Los Angeles, CA PBS SoCal KOCE urges Los Angeles area children to enter the PBS KIDS Writers Contest before the April 30, 2017 deadline. The annual contest is a local…
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Queen Mary Island $250 Million Master Plan Development Announced
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 22, 2017 Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm Urban Commons today revealed the vision behind the $250 million, all-inclusive entertainment destination coming to…
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“Light Up Pine Avenue Sign” Event to Be Held This Week
Long Beach, CA You may have noticed a new archway sign installed onto Pine Avenue recently. This Friday night, March 24th at 6:30pm, Mayor Robert Garcia, Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez, and…
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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…
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NAACP Long Beach Hosted Dialogue for Youth of Color with Law Enforcement
The Long Beach Branch NAACP is pleased to announce the Youth of Color with Law Enforcement- Part II. This is a nationwide project that is replicated to promote positive interaction…
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SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Cargo Set To Leave Long Beach Airport After Return To Earth
SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft samples will depart from the Long Beach Airport to Houston Monday, airport officials announced Friday. (Video courtesy of NASA) On Sunday, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth and splashed down in…
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UPDATE: Kelvin Anderson Owner of the VIP Records gets to keep the iconic sign
UPDATE: Kelvin Anderson Sr. owner of the WORLD FAMOUS V.I.P. RECORDS IN LONG BEACH gets to keep the sign thanks to the response of the public and our Mayor Robert…
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Councilwoman Suzie Price Invites Public To Grand Opening for Marina Vista Park.
Long Beach, CA Saturday March 18th at 10 AM Councilwoman Price will be hosting a grand opening for the new sport court in Marina Vista Park. This project came about…
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Petition Started to Help Small Business Owner of VIP Records Keep His Historic Sign
Central Long Beach You may have seen the World Famous VIP sign while driving down Pacific Coast Highway in Central Long Beach. This sign purchased by Kelvin Anderson many years…
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Should The Voting Age Be Lowered in Long Beach from 18 to 17?
Long Beach, CA Think the possibility of lowering the voter age from 18 to 17 in Long Beach is impossible? Think again. This very question will be discussed at the…
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ROE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT TO HOST “ELECTRIC FUNDRAISER” TO BENEFIT FARM LOT 59
Long Beach, CA Belmont Shore eatery Roe Seafood will host an “Electric Fundraiser” to benefit Farm Lot 59 on Wednesday, March 22nd from 4 – 7pm organizers announced today. The…
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Annual Street Maintenance Will Close Southern Terminus of Long Beach (710) Freeway on Sunday Morning
Long Beach On Sunday, March 12, the southern terminus of the Long Beach (710) Freeway will be closed south of Anaheim Street from 4:00 am to 12:00 pm, for annual…
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Election Results: Signal Hill City Council Race Too Close To Call
Signal Hill, CA Yesterday, residents in Signal Hill went to the polls to elect three City Council members. With 9 candidates vying for the position, the top three candidates to…
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Oldest Sea Otter Known In The World Turns 20 At The Aquarium of the Pacific
Charlie has a luxurious coat, eats $25,000 a year in restaurant-quality seafood, has many adoring fans, and just turned 20 years-old. Life for Charlie wasn’t always this way. He was…
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One killed, One wounded in downtown Long Beach shooting
https://youtu.be/eyQZHxlBNFU One man was killed and a woman was hospitalized in a double shooting in downtown Long Beach on Tuesday, police said. The shooting occurred just after 4 PM near…
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Long Beach Airport to Launch Ride Share Pilot Program on April 5, 2017
Long Beach Airport (LGB) will begin a pilot program to allow operation of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), more commonly known as ride sharing, at the airport. Beginning Wednesday, April 5,…
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Help Preserve World Famous VIP Records, Birth Place of Hip Hop In Long Beach
Sign the petition here www.worldfamousviplegacy.com Kelvin Anderson purchased the World-Famous VIP Records in 1979 from his brother, igniting a black music revolution on the West Coast. At the peak of…
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Trees Planting to Occur in Downtown Long Beach This Weekend
Long Beach, CA Downtown residents and visitors may start noticing new trees in the area as a tree planting is scheduled to occur this Saturday on Broadway, while another set…
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City Supports Preservation of 44-Unit Affordable Assisted-Living Housing Development
Long Beach, CA The Long Beach City Council has unanimously approved a resolution that will enable the preservation of 44 units of affordable housing in the Downtown. The Beachwood Apartments,…
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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…
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Port of Long Beach To Accept Community Sponsorship Applications
The Port of Long Beach will soon begin accepting applications for its community sponsorship program. Community groups may submit their sponsorship requests from Wednesday, March 1, through Friday, March 31.…
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Metro Blue Line to get LBPD Security
With a unanimous 13-0 vote, the board of Metro, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted to approve a ratified contract to allow local law enforcement to secure the…
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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…
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Two Unite Here Local 11 Hotel Union Protesters Plea “No Contest” for Disturbing the Peace
Downtown Long Beach Controversial hotel labor union, Unite Here Local 11, has picketed at two Downtown Long Beach Hotels on Ocean Boulevard for over 2 years. The ongoing picketing at…
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DUI Drivers License Checkpoint Planned By Long Beach Police This Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday, February 25, 2017, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., in the East…
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Non Profit, Long Beach TAPS, Seeks To Increase Parking in Long Beach
Long Beach residents have long spoken about parking woes. The subject of parking comes up at various community meetings, social media forums, and is a source of contention. Being that…
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Beach Streets Open Street Event Coming to Long Beach State Area
East Long Beach will bustle with activity on Saturday, April 29, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, for the City’s fourth Beach Streets Open Street event, from Atherton Street up…
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New Retail Center, Long Beach Exchange, Broke Ground in East Long Beach
Long Beach, CA Residents in east Long Beach are soon to see more retail in the neighborhood. This week, a retail center at Douglas Park called the Long Beach Exchange,…
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Rental scams at all time high in Long Beach, stay prepared with Joani Weir from Better Housing for Long Beach
Rental scams at all time high in Long Beach, stay prepared with Joani Weir from Better Housing for Long Beach
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Arrests Made in Attacks Targeting Elderly Women
Long Beach Police announced Friday they made an arrest in connection with a series of robberies and assaults targeting the elderly in Long Beach. Chief Luna announced the arrest of…
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Elderly Woman Robbed, Attacked in Her Long Beach Home
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A Homeless Sales Tax, Los Angeles County Measure H, Supported By Long Beach City Council. Voters Will Decide On March 7, 2017 Ballot
Long Beach, CA The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to support Los Angeles County Measure H, the Los Angeles County Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness, on the…
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PUBLIC’S HELP SOUGHT IN IDENTIFYING A PERSON OF INTEREST IN A ROBBERY SERIES
The Long Beach Police Department would like to alert the community to incidents involving a male suspect responsible for multiple residential robberies and a subsequent sexual assault. Detectives are releasing…
Posted inHousing Local News
In An Effort To Explain Rising Rent Prices, A Group of Long Beach Landlords Write Letter To Tenants Citing Reasons
Long Beach, CA In an effort to explain rising rent prices, a group of Long Beach Landlords have written a letter to their tenants explaining their side of the story. …
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Long Beach City Council Votes to Support Two “Sanctuary State” Bills
(Long Beach, CA) As the fight on immigration wages on in the country, last night, Long Beach City Council voted 7 - 0 (Council members Stacy Mungo and Dee…
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Long Beach Continuum of Care Receives $7.6 Million Grant Award to Fight Homelessness
Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Continuum of Care (CoC) has been awarded $7.6 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to continue providing services to…
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Alamitos Bay Closed Due to Sewage Spill Involving Los Angeles County Sanitation District
Long Beach, CA Long Beach City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, has ordered all swimming areas in Alamitos Bay closed to water contact, due to a sewage spill today involving…
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Community Invited to Review Beach Concession Buildings Improvements
The community is invited to meet the architect and review the proposed designs for the renovations of the Alamitos, Junipero and Granada Beach Concession Buildings, during public meetings on Wednesday,…
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California Endowment’s History of Funding Makes a Dent in Long Beach
The California Endowment, a not-for-profit, and largest private health foundation statewide has a mission to "expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities and to promote…
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Long Beach State Opens Indoor Track & Field Season At Air Force Team Challenge
Long Beach State Opens Indoor Track & Field Season At Air Force Team Challenge The Long Beach State track and field team begins the 2017 indoor season at the Air…
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City of Long Beach, Police Officers Association (POA) Reach Tentative Labor Agreement
Long Beach, CA The City of Long Beach has reached a tentative three-year agreement with the Police Officers Association (POA) to bring pay in line with other agencies competing for…
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Meet national hero Officer Tommy M Norman as he speaks at Why’d You Stop Me community policing event
Meet national hero Officer Tommy M Norman as he speaks at Why'd You Stop Me community policing event
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Coastal Beaches West of Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier Now Open
Long Beach Health Officials have lifted the closure of open coastal beaches west of the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. Lab results indicated bacterial levels in this area were within state standards for two consecutive…
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Homeless Count in Long Beach Today
Long Beach, CA Today, members of the Long Beach community which included elected officials, staff, homeless non profits, faith based organizations, and community volunteers met at the Multi Service Center…
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Opinion Editorial – Harassment of Hotel Workers And Downtown Long Beach Residents Continues
By Debbie Lewis, Downtown Resident For over 2 years, Unite Here Local 11, a Los Angeles-based union, has been sending out paid protestors to discourage business at the Westin and…
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Long Beach Police Release Video of 78-Year-Old Killed in Hit-and-Run
(WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO) On Tuesday, around 5:58 a.m., Long Beach Police were dispatched to the area of Redondo Avenue and 7th Street regarding a hit & run traffic collision involving…
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National Immigration Battle, Elected Officials Speak Their Mind
Long Beach, CA With immigration policy being on the forefront of national politics, Long Beach's own elected officials share their thoughts on the matter. Today, President Donald Trump signed two…
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City Council Votes To Keep Long Beach Airport Non-International Destination
Long Beach City Council Votes To Keep Long Beach Airport Non-International Airport
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Port of Long Beach is a global leader in green initiatives and technology. President, Lori Ann Guzman explains.
Port of Long Beach is a global leader in green initiatives and technology. President, Lori Ann Guzman explains.
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LBPD Releases 2016 Crime Statistics – Total Crime Up While Homicides Down
Long Beach, CA LBPD recently released its 5 year summary on crime statistics in the City of Long Beach. Although the report shows a slight decrease in homicides taking…
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Job Fair This Week Multiple Staffing Agencies
Staffing Agencies Job Fair on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the Career Transition Center at 10am Pacific Gateway and Staffing agencies are looking to fill a large variety of part-time,…
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All Coastal Beaches in Long Beach Closed Due to Multiple Sewage Spills
Long Beach City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, today ordered all coastal swimming areas in Long Beach closed for water contact, due to multiple sewage spills. At least seven sewage…
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13th Annual Belmont Shore Chocolate Festival on Saturday February 4th
Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA The 13th Annual Belmont Shore Chocolate Festival! Belmont Shore Businesses will be offering an array of chocolate treats and other sweets for all chocolate lovers…
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Long Beach Technology Upgrade LB Coast Announced
Long Beach, CA The City of Long Beach today announced a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that integrates several functions, including Human Resources and Financial Management, into a single…
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Long Beach Assemblymember O’Donnell Introduces Bill To Address Growing Need For Qualified Teachers
Sacramento, CA Yesterday, Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach) introduced AB 169 and AB 170, both of which will help California address its growing need for qualified teachers. AB…
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Congressman Lowenthal Will Not Attend President Elect Trump’s Inauguration
By Long Beach Local News Staff Washington, DC Congressman Alan Lowenthal who represents Long Beach in the 47th Congressional District today issued the following statement regarding whether he will attend…
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Local Tavern Will Host Inauguration of Donald Trump
Long Beach, CA On January 20th, the 49rs Tavern will be hosting an inauguration celebration for Donald Trump located at: 5660 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste A Long Beach CA…
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Long Beach Yellow Cab To Be Awarded The 2017 Community Corporation Honoree Peacemaker Award
Long Beach, CA Jan 17, 2017 - Long Beach Yellow Cab which provides taxi services to the cities of Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Seal Beach, Hawaiian Gardens and Cerritos,…
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Quick Update: Long Beach Sales Tax Increased To 9.75% And Will Continue to Rise
Long Beach, CA As of January 1, 2017, Long Beach shoppers are seeing an increase in sales tax of 9.75% at the registers up from 9.0% in 2016. On July…
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East Long Beach Residents Start Change.Org Petition to Remove Bollards along Studebaker Road
Long Beach, CA Community members in the 5th District of East Long Beach have filed a Change.org petition in an effort to remove newly installed bollards placed along Studebaker Road…
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LONG BEACH ARTIST TO WORK WITH LOCAL YOUTH TO CREATE SELF-PORTRAITS FOR DISPLAY AT UPCOMING BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXPO
Long Beach, CA On Saturday, January 21st from 9am to 11am, renowned Local Artist Gregory Dane Sabin will give children ages 8 to 15 from the Andy Street Neighborhood Association…
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Long Beach State Loses Overtime Heartbreaker In Hawai’i, 114-107
HONOLULU, Hawai’i – Justin Bibbins sank two free throws to give Long Beach State a two-point lead with 3.1 seconds left in regulation, but Noah Allen of Hawai’i converted a…
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Woman Killed in Long Beach Officer-Involved Shooting After Threatening 3 People With Knife
On January 15, 2017 at approximately 11:14 a.m. officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to a restaurant in the area of 7th Street and Bellflower Boulevard regarding…
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Rent Jungle releases Long Beach Average Rent, Downtown Long Beach Listed as Highest
Long Beach, CA According to RentJungle.com, the average apartment rent in Long Beach, CA as of December 2016 has trended down .4% over the previous 6 months with 1 bedrooms…
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L.B.P.D. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMANDER
Long Beach, California Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has selected Lieutenant Jeffrey Berkenkamp, a 19-year-veteran, for the position of Commander. Lieutenant Berkenkamp began his career with the Long…
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Molina Healthcare informs the public about current measles outbreak
Long Beach, California Dr. Brown from Molina Healthcare informs the public about current measles outbreak.
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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"…
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Assemblymember O’Donnell’s Year of Educational Policy Legislation
Sacramento, CA Over the past year, as Sacramento rolled out new legislation, Long Beach's own Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell representing the 70th California Assembly District which includes a large swath of…
Posted inHomelessness Local News
Volunteers Encouraged to Help with Citywide Count of Homeless Persons on January 26, 2017
Long Beach, Ca Community volunteers are encouraged to participate in the count of persons experiencing homelessness in Long Beach on the morning of Thursday, January 26, 2017. The 8th biennial…
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Minimum Wage increased as of January 1, 2017
Many new laws went into affect in California starting in the new year but one new law that garnered much attention and discussion in Long Beach is the minimum wage…
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Fast Facts on Long Beach, California
By Eric Gray, (LBLN Contributor) Long Beach, California Long Beach is a big city with a small town feel. An active city with multiple events, farmers markets, a growing artistic…
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In Review: Long Beach Local News visits hot spot in Belmont Heights Panxa Cocina
Throwback Thursday. Melissa McGinnis visiting Panxa Cocina in Belmont Heights located at 3937 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803.
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Long Beach State Beach Volleyball Announces Addition Of Three Players
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Long Beach State Beach Volleyball has added three transfers for the upcoming spring season as announced by head coach Mike Campbell. Sasha Karelov from Duke, Hannah…
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Long Beach Fire Department respond to illegally converted garage fire in North Long Beach
At 2:20 AM Long Beach Fire units responded to reports of a structure fire on the 100 block of Barclay Street in North Long Beach. Upon their arrival, they found…
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Barricaded Suspect Arrested After Threatening to Start Fire Inside Long Beach Apartment Building
A man barricaded himself inside a Long Beach apartment building Monday night after allegedly threatening to start a fire, prompting officials to evacuate the area, officials said. Long Beach Fire…
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Homelessness: 2016 Long Beach Continuum of Care Project Priority Listing
(by ERIC GRAY, LBLN Contributor) - Homelessness undoubtedly was one of the largest issues the City of Long Beach faced in 2016. In October, Long Beach city officials held a special study…
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Local Mexican eatery, Baja Sonora to open ‘Bajasonora on Wheels’ while retail complex undergoes remodel
(by ERIC GRAY, LBLN CONTRIBUTOR) - Mary Sophiea is the co owner of Baja Sonora, a local Mexican eatery which opened its doors in 1998 , almost 19 years ago…
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Burglar Shot, Killed by Resident in North Long Beach
On January 2, 2017 at 5:16 AM Long Beach Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of Artesia Blvd. When LBPD officers arrived they…
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Rain is in the forecast for New Year’s Eve, stay prepared with LBLN
Rain is in the forecast for New Year's Eve, stay prepared with LBLN
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New Years Eve Festival – Downtown Long Beach
Each year, Downtown Long Beach comes alive with a New Year's Eve Festival. This year is no different. The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) will be continuing this tradition in…
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LBPD RELEASES NEW YEAR’S EVE SAFETY TIPS
Long Beach Police will be out in force on New Year's Eve and would like to remind residents that “celebratory” gunfire is illegal and dangerous, could result in injury or…
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Bomb Squad Called to Investigate Suspicious Box in Downtown Long Beach
Earlier today, at approximately 5:50am, officers were in the area of Pine Avenue and 1st Street in Downtown Long Beach on an unrelated call. When they returned back to their…
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Long Beach Police Detectives Arrest 22-Year Old In Connection With Multiple Armed Robberies
Multiple felony charges were filed today, December 20, 2016, against 22-year-old Long Beach resident Dylan Derrick Watson for his involvement in multiple armed robberies throughout Los Angeles County and the…
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Long Beach Housing and Neighborhood Services awarded a grant of $671,200 for “I Dig Long Beach 6,000 Trees by 2020″
The City of Long Beach Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau was awarded a grant of $671,200 for the “I Dig Long Beach – 6,000 Trees by 2020” program under the…
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DUI Drivers License Checkpoint Planned By Long Beach Police This Friday
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, December 16, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., in the North…
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Man found fatally shot on beach, Deceased female found in nearby SUV
On Monday, December 5, 2016, at approximately 5:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of E. Ocean Boulevard regarding the deceased body of a male adult, which led…
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Long Beach Police Dui Enforcement Operations Planned This Weekend
DUI ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS PLANNED THIS WEEKEND Officers from the Long Beach Police Department’s DUI Enforcement Team will be deploying this weekend to stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers in…
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Port of Long Beach awards $538,750 to our local community!
The Board of Harbor Commissioners has awarded 136 Port community sponsorships totaling a record $538,750 in the first call of the fiscal year. During the September solicitation, the Port received…
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Join LBLN And Mayor Robert Garcia For Lighting of Long Beach’s Tallest Holiday Tree Tonight
Tuesday, November 29, 5-8 P.M. Long Beach Terrace Theater Plaza 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach Join Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia for the lighting of Long Beach’s tallest holiday…
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Off-Duty Police Officer, Wife Found Dead In Long Beach Condo Monday Night
On Monday, November 21, 2016, at approximately 9:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to a possible domestic violence call in the 1000 block of Park Avenue. Arriving officers found a female…
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Cameron Diaz, Long-time Aquarium of the Pacific supporter has contributed a testimonial for the Aquarium and Pacific Visions campaign
In the second half of 2016, the Aquarium’s Pacific Visions Campaign secured a major gift from The Ahmanson Foundation, a $150,000 grant from California Natural Resources Agency, and nearly $10,000…
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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…
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LBPD SWAT Arrest Carjacking Suspect Barricaded In Long Beach Home
Police Arrest Carjacking Suspect Barricaded In Long Beach Home
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Festival Of Flight Lands At Long Beach Airport This Saturday
Long Beach Airport will host its annual Festival of Flight, previously known as the Fly-In, on Saturday, November 5. Thousands of people are expected to attend the free community event…
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Around 54,000 meals will be served at the Long Beach Rescue Mission this holiday season
Around 54,000 meals will be served at the Long Beach Rescue Mission this holiday season, allowing for several unique ways to give back
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Man Shot And Killed In Long Beach Shooting Tuesday
A man was shot and killed Tuesday in Long Beach, police said. The shooting was reported at 2:10 a.m. in the 600 block of East Ninth Street, according to Nancy…
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Long Beach Local News Weekly 10/29/16
Long Beach Local News Weekly with Melissa McGinnis. Brought to you by the Port of Long Beach and in partnership with Long Beach Rescue Mission #LBLN #LongBeach
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Halloween Safety Tips From The Long Beach Police Department
As Halloween approaches, the Long Beach Police Department would like to encourage the community to practice the following safety tips for a safer and fun-filled Halloween: • Be sure your…
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WATCH: LBLN’S Melissa McGinnis guest appearance on the PADNET’s cable show Long Beach Lens
WATCH: LBLN'S Melissa McGinnis appearing on the PADNET's cable show Long Beach Lens (Starts at 15:15) For more information: PADNET.tv
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One dead, three injured after single-vehicle crash into tree in Long Beach
On Sunday, October 23, 2016, at approximately 12:05 a.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to southbound Shoreline Drive just north of the Broadway exit regarding a…
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Long Beach Police Officer Shoots And Wounds Man Armed With Knife
On Thursday, October 20, 2016, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Long Beach Police were dispatched to a public intoxication call in the 100 block of The Colonnade, which subsequently resulted in…
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Breitling Jet Team fly’s into Long Beach Airport for the HB Airshow this weekend
Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow 2016 Friday, Oct. 21 – Sunday, Oct. 23 from noon – 4pm Huntington Beach – Best viewing near Beach Blvd. and Pacific Coast Highway Airshow is…
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Port of Long Beach teams up with Arts Council for Long Beach to bring the 4th annual photo gallery contest now at Museum of Latin American Art
The Port of Long Beach presents its annual PHOTOGALLERY, presented in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach. The Port shared photographic techniques and gave local professionals and amateurs…
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JetBlue Long Beach Marathon 32nd annual This Weekend
Festivities begin on Friday, October 7th as the Health and Fitness Expo opens at the Long Beach Convention Center, 12:00pm – 7:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am – 6:00pm. Entrance to…
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FREE Long Beach Innovation Summit Today In Support of Large and Small Businesses
The City of Long Beach launched today, BizPort, a new business portal that provides important resources for entrepreneurs and streamlines business licensing, permitting, and financing. The City has been working…
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Longines Masters calls it a wrap following 4 prestigious days of best in class exquestrain jumping and show fun
One of the most prestigious equestrian events in the world, the Longines Masters Series attracts each year the best horses and riders on the planet. The unique event concept is…
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L.A. Sheriff’s Deputy, 2 Others Seriously Injured in Head-On Collision in Long Beach
A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy and two other people were seriously injured in a head-on crash near the 91 Freeway in Long Beach early Tuesday, officials said The deputy…
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City Health Officer Advises Residents to Take Precautions with Higher Temperatures
Long Beach Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, is advising residents to take precautions against the heat this week, particularly on Monday, September 26, and Tuesday, September 27. The National Weather…
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Music Tastes Good the biggest music festival to hit Long Beach this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Music Tastes Good music festival in Downtown Long Beach announced the 2016 Lineup 50 bands In 3 Days September 23rd-25th FRIDAY SINGLE DAY TICKET – $25 RX BANDITS, LIVING…
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Burglary suspect dies after pursuit ends with crash near Long Beach Blvd & Victoria in Long Beach
Burglary suspect dies after pursuit ends with crash near Long Beach Blvd & Victoria in Long Beach
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LBPD Release Video: Person of Interest in Murder Investigation of Mother & Child
Long Beach Police have released surveillance video of a person of interest in the shooting murders of a mother and 4-year-old daughter in Long Beach. It is believed this individual…
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Historic Long Beach Railroad Depot Destroyed In Massive Overnight Fire
Historic 108 year old railroad depot was destroyed in a massive fire early this morning. Firefighters arrived to willow springs park around 2 45 a.m. and the building was already…
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Long Beach Police Ask Public’s Help in Hit and Run Investigation
On Saturday, September 10, 2016 around 6:00pm, officers were dispatched to Willow Street and Long Beach Boulevard regarding an injury hit and run traffic collision between a vehicle and a…
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Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library Opens in North Long Beach
“The Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library will be a beacon of learning, imagination and growth for the entire community,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “With enhanced technology and study rooms available for…
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Long Beach Local News Weekly 9/10/16
Long Beach Local News Weekly with Melissa McGinnis. This weeks news brought to you by Port of Long Beach and in partnership with Long Beach Rescue Mission
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Long Beach Police Fatally Shoot Suicidal Knife Wielding Man
On September 4, 2016 at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to a call of an armed suicidal man in the 1600 block of…
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E Hula Mau 2016 shakes it’s way to the Terrace Theater once again for the annual Hawaiian Festival
More info: http://www.ehulamau.org
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DUI Operations Planned This Weekend in Long Beach
Officers from the Long Beach Police Department’s DUI Enforcement Team will be deploying this weekend to stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers in the Department’s ongoing traffic safety campaign.…
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Residents Urged to Take Precautions Against West Nile After First Human Case in Long Beach
The first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) this year in Long Beach has been confirmed. As of August 26, 2016, 78 human cases have been reported from 17…
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Long Beach Local News Weekly 08/27/16
Long Beach Local News Weekly with Melissa McGinnis. This weeks news brought to you by Port of Long Beach and in partnership with Long Beach Rescue Mission #LBLN #LongBeach
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Real estate professional Elizabeth Dana, highlights retro row and surrounding areas showcasing why it’s such a hot spot
The 4th Street Corridor, also known as Retro Row, is a small business district in the city of Long Beach, California, along 4th Street from Walnut Avenue to Junipero Avenue.…
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Mayor’s Long Beach Business Awards 50 Business Leaders Recognized
Among the winners this year are small business owners, executives, and neighborhood organizers, including newcomers to Long Beach as well as longtime members of the business community. This year’s…
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Josh Butler director of Housing Long Beach talks about the struggles renters are facing
Josh Butler, director of Housing Long Beach, talks about the struggles renters are facing as rents rise and vacancies are low, while offering solutions and an outlet
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Mayor Robert Garcia Launches Book Club Encouraging Residents To Read More Books
Mayor Robert Garcia has launched a "Mayor’s Book Club," that will feature local writers and an annual conversation and event. His first book selection is "I'm Dyin' Here: A Life…
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Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud is helping to keep our parks in shape
Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud is helping to keep our parks in shape with her office's recent recommendations to the city after her powerful parks audit.
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Reward Announced in Murder Investigation of Carina Mancera & Daughter Jennabel Anaya
Today, August 12, 2016, Mayor Robert Garcia announced that an agenda item will go before City Council on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, to recommend that a $20,000 reward be approved…
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DUI Chekcpoint Planned This Weekend By Long Beach Police
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday, August 13, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The deterrent effect…
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Long Beach Local News Harbor Commission VP Port of Long Beach Lou Anne Bynum discusses sustainability and mitigation fund
Harbor Commission Vice President for the Port of Long Beach Lou Anne Bynum discusses the port leading the way in sustainability as well as their voluntary mitigation fund
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Motorcyclist Killed In Long Beach Crash Identified
On Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at approx. 4:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to Pacific Coast Highway and Lemon Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle,…
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Longines Masters Are Coming To Long Beach
One of the most prestigious equestrian events in the world, the Longines Masters Series attracts each year the best horses and riders on the planet. The unique event concept is…
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Long Beach Local News Weekly 08/06/16
Long Beach Local News Weekly with Melissa McGinnis. This weeks news brought to you by Port of Long Beach and in partnership with Long Beach Rescue Mission
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After 60 Years Closed To Public Now Virtually Tour Jergins Tunnel
After 60 years of being closed to the public, you can now virtually walk the Jergins tunnel thanks to tech company Matterport Take the virtual tour here
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Sheriff’s Search For Woman Who Brutally Beat Man On Blue Line Train in Long Beach
A woman was caught on camera brutally beating a man on a Metro train in Long Beach after witnesses said he called her racial slurs. Witnesses say someone pulled emergency…
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Meet Captain Charles Moore Local Long Beach Visionary And Steward Of The Environment
Meet Captain Charles Moore Local Long Beach Visionary And Steward Of The Environment More info: http://www.algalita.org
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JetBlue Adds More Flights To Long Beach Airport
JetBlue announced new service between Long Beach and several popular destinations as part of the airline’s latest move to expand its presence on the west coast. As JetBlue marks 15…
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Firefighters Battle 2nd Alarm Apartment Fire On Broadway Ave
At approximately 10:50 am on July 24, 2016, Long Beach Fire Department units responded to a structure fire in an apartment over a business on the 1000 block of E.…
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All Coastal Beaches In Long Beach Re-Opened Friday After Health Department Test
Interim City Health Officer Dr. Mauro Tono re-opened all coastal beaches this afternoon after two consecutive test results from the Long Beach Public Health Lab showed that bacteria levels were…
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Memorial Ceremony Held Today For LBPD K-9 “Credo” Killed In The Line Of Duty
Memorial ceremony was held today for Long Beach Police K-9 "Credo" killed in the line of duty. WATCTH FULL LENTGTH:
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All Beaches In Long Beach Closed Due To Sewage Spill That Entered LA River
On Monday, July 18, a sewage spill from a broken sewage pipe in downtown Los Angeles entered the Los Angeles River, prompting the closure of all coastal beaches in Long…
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Man Killed In Motorcycle Collision 7th St. And Santiago
On Saturday, July 16, 2016, at approximately 6:42 p.m., Long Beach Police were dispatched to 7th Street and Santiago Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles. At approximately…
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Healthy Interactions Discussion With Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna
Healthy Interactions Discussion With Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna
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Patients from Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach Take Discovery Flight over Long Beach
Pediatric rehabilitation patients from Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach - with special needs including spina bifida, brain injuries, neuromuscular disorders and other conditions - will experience their first…
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LBPD K-9 Fatally Shot, Suspect Killed in Long Beach Officer-Involved Shooting
On Tuesday, June 28, 2016, around 9 a.m., members of the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force requested Long Beach Police assistance when a suspect fled to the 2800 block…
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Residential & Commercial Real Estate Expert Elizabeth Dana Highlights Why Bixby Knolls Is A Hidden Gem In Long Beach
Residential & Commercial Real Estate Expert Elizabeth Dana Highlights Why Bixby Knolls Is A Hidden Gem In Long Beach More info: www.elizabethdana.com
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City Health Officer Advises Residents To Be Prepared For Summer Heat
With summer upon us, and high temperatures predicted for the coming days, Interim City Health Officer, Mauro Torno, is advising residents to take precautions against the heat. “It’s important for…
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Long Beach Is Asked To Conserve Energy To Help Reduce Demand On The Power Grid
With Southern California facing several days of record-breaking high heat, state officials have issued a Flex Alert for Monday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., an immediate call for energy conservation to reduce stress on the…
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DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Planned This Weekend By Long Beach Police
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday, June 18, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The deterrent effect…
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Long Beach Police Department Promotes 18 New Leaders
The Long Beach Police Department announced the promotion and appointment of several employees that took place at a ceremony held Tuesday. Yesterday 18 sworn and civilian members of the Long Beach…
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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…
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One Dead, One Injured Following Fatal Car Crash
On Saturday, June 11, 2016, at approximately 12:01 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Carson Street and San Anseline Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in…
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Port of Long Beach Creates Dive Team To Keep Cargo Moving
Long Beach is home to the second-busiest seaport. This is why a specialized port maintenance dive team has been created. If the big one so to speak where to hit…
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World’s Most Advanced Fireboat Dedicated to LBFD at Port of Long Beach
A new fireboat was officially welcomed into service Wednesday at the Port of LongBeach, representing a significant leap forward in protecting the harbor and the flow of trade through the…
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Long Beach to Receive 350 Donated Electric Vehicle Chargers From Mercedes Benz
The City Council recently accepted a donation of 350 electric vehicle chargers from Mercedes-Benz USA, with the intent of making them available at no cost to qualifying Long Beach residents…
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Long Beach Named No. 10 Most Bike Friendly City in America
The City of Long Beach continues to make great strides toward improving livability, and has been named the No. 10 Most Bike Friendly City in America, according to a national…
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Long Beach Job Fair and Career Fair June 1st
Come meet with hiring managers from local, national, and Fortune 500 companies for free at our Long Beach Job Fair. The Long Beach Job Fair and Career Fair is on Thursday,…
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Long Beach Police DUI Enforcement Operations Planned This Weekend
Officers from the Long Beach Police Department’s DUI Enforcement Team will be deploying this weekend to stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers in the Department’s ongoing traffic safety campaign.…
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Identity Theft Suspect Charged with 11 Felony Counts
In December 2015, Detectives from the Long Beach Police Department Financial Crimes Detail began conducting a lengthy identity theft investigation. Through their investigation, Detectives learned that a suspect used the…
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New 605-Foot-Long Seaside Way Pedestrian Bridge Construction Begins
The City of Long Beach today celebrated the recent start of construction for the new 605-foot-long Seaside Way Pedestrian Bridge along East Seaside Way, which will provide seamless connectivity…
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Long Beach Airport Airlines Offer More Capacity And Destinations For Summer
Long Beach Airport (LGB) is expecting a busier than normal summer as the airport prepares to serve new passengers. A new airline and new routes will add to the visitors…
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Man Killed In Crash After Running Red Light In Long Beach
On Monday, May 23, 2016, at approx. 11:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Carson Street and Clark Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the…
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Start ‘100 Days of Summer’ With Free 80’s ‘Flashpants’ Concert on May 27
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Long Beach will offer hundreds of free or low-cost cultural programs, sports activities and special events throughout the City. "100 Days of Summer" is…
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Man Arrested In Murder Of 68-Year-Old Woman Found In Long Beach
On Saturday, May 21, 2016, at approximately 12:49 p.m., Long Beach Police were dispatched to assist Long Beach Fire Department personnel with a deceased individual inside a residence, in the…
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Long Beach Animal Care Services Offering Spay/Neuter in May
Throughout the remainder of May, Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) will be distributing spay/neuter vouchers in person at the PD Pitchford Companion Animal Village. Spaying or neutering your…
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Music Tastes Good Festival Announces Line Up 50 bands In 3 Days
Music Tastes Good music festival in Downtown Long Beach announced the 2016 Lineup 50 bands In 3 Days September 23rd-25th FRIDAY SINGLE DAY TICKET – $25 RX BANDITS, LIVING COLOUR, SON LITTLE,…
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Multiple F-18 Aircraft To Conduct Testing At Long Beach Airport This Weekend
Four F/A-18s will be arriving between 12:00 and 7:00pm on Friday, May 13, and they will be departing by approximately 1:00pm on Sunday, May 15. The U.S. Marine Corps has…
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Long Beach City Council To Review Downtown Development Proposals
At the May 17th City Council meeting, the City Council has the opportunity to review two exciting development proposals in Downtown. Both proposals involve past Redevelopment Agency parcels now owned…
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Man With Airsoft Gun Killed In Long Beach Officer-Involved Shooting Identified
On Saturday, May 7, 2016, at approximately 4:46 P.M., the Long Beach Police Department received a call from a citizen who stated a man with an Uzi in his hand…
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Olive Yoga Participates In Mental Health Awareness Month Offering $1 Classes Wednesdays Through May
More info: www.oliveyoga.me
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Teenager Shot And Killed In Long Beach Tuesday Night
A 16-year-old was shot and killed Tuesday night in North Long Beach at Ramona Park walking home after playing basketball. Long Beach police were dipatched to the 3300 block of…
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WATCH LIVE: Long Beach Police & Fire Memorial Ceremony
Police and Fire personnel, city dignitaries, and community members will honor those individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the community in Long Beach. The memorial service will include…
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Local Businesses Participate In Long Beach Rescue Mission”s “Pack the Pantry” Food Drive
Thank you to all the local businesses that participated in Long Beach Rescue Mission"s "Pack the Pantry" can food drive WE Labs (Work Evolution Laboratories) Keller Williams Realty Pacific Estates…
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Presidential Candidate Donald J. Trump Lands At Long Beach Airport For Rally In Orange County
Donald Trump just landed at Long Beach airport today around 4:45pm heading to his rally in Orange County
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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…
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LBPD Conducted DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Saturday Nets 3 DUI Related Arrest
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, April 23, 2016, on Atlantic Avenue at Artesia Boulevard, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and…
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Dine LBC Organized 5 Local Restaurants Chefs To Bless Homeless & Hungry At Long Beach Rescue Mission
To kick off Long Beach Restaurant Week (Apr 23-May 1), Dine LBC (http://www.DineLBC.com) organized five local restaurants to treat the clients of the Long Beach Rescue Mission and the local…
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Community Leaders Organize Peace Rally At Rosa Parks Park Tonight
The community surrounding 17th street and Alamitos Avenue are prepared to demonstrated a rapid response to the latest occurrence of violence in that area. On Monday night, four young men…
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DUI Driver’s License Checkpoint This Weekend Conducted By Long Beach Police
The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, April 23, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., in the…
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Pathways Continues To Offer Miraculous Care To Long Beach Community
Pathways Volunteer Hospice is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to providing compassionate care to families living with illness and loss. More info: www.pathwayshospice.org
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Suspect Opens Fire Killing Father And Wounding 3 Others In Long Beach
At approximately 8:43 PM officers responded to the 1200 block of E 17th St regarding a shots call. Officers arrived on scene and located four male adult victims. One victim…
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Thousands Attend 42nd Annual Toyota Grand Prix Of Long Beach
Thousands attended the 42nd Annual Toyota Grand Prix Of Long Beach. One of the largest racing events in Southern California kicked off this weekend in Long Beach.
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Long Beach Fire Department Battles Early Morning 3rd Alarm At Royal Buffet
Long Beach Fire Department extinguished a three-alarm fire that broke out a restaurant in Long Beach Sunday morning around 7:00 am. An off-duty firefighter spotted the fire and called 911,…
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Formula DRIFT Kicks Off Tomorrow In Long Beach
Melissa McGinnis speaks with Jim Liaw of Formula DRIFT with a preview of this competition happening this Friday and Saturday April 8-9th in Downtown Long Beach.
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Long Beach Formula E ePrix Returns This Weekend
The Long Beach ePrix will return to the city streets on Saturday, April 2, 2016. The FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for…
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Toyota Pro/Celebrity Long Beach Announces Driver Lineup
Grand Prix Association of Long Beach and Toyota announced that actors Stephen Baldwin, Frankie Muniz, Brian Austin Green and last year’s overall winner, Alfonso Ribeiro, are among the 21 participants…
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UPDATE: Officer Involved Shooting North Long Beach
On Thursday, March 10, 2016, at approximately 6:23 p.m., an officer involved shooting occurred in the area of the 68th Street and Long Beach Boulevard. In response to increased shooting…
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Officer Involved Shooting Near Long Beach Blvd & 68th Street
Around 6:23 p.m., officers were attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of the 68th Street & Long Beach Blvd. A passenger exited the vehicle…
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Irish Heritage Parade & Festival in Long Beach This Saturday
Saturday March 12th Pine Ave. Festival 12pm-7pm Parade 2pm-3pm The Long Beach Irish Heritage Parade and Festival is a local tradition featuring a continuous motion parade and festival with over 50…
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Bike Share Wheels Into City of Long Beach
The public is invited to help the City of Long Beach unveil its Bike Share program, which will offer residents and visitors an exciting new way to move around…
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Checkpoint For Dui & Drivers License Planned By LBPD This Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, March 11, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., in the West…
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Downtown Long Beach High-Rise Fire Displaces Residents
Today around 6:30 the Long Beach Fire Department units responded to a sixteen-story, residential high-rise apartment fire on the 600 block of E. Ocean Blvd. Heavy fire was seen coming from…
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Beach Streets Downtown Open Street Event on March 19
A block party, concerts, a community festival, kid’s zones, food tasting and bands playing on restaurant patios are just some of the entertainment and activities planned for the "Beach Streets…
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Detectives Looking For Owners Of Recovered Stolen Property
The Long Beach Police Department’s Burglary Detail is asking for the public’s help in identifying property recovered after a rash of thefts throughout Long Beach and neighboring cities over the…
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Long Beach Police Conducting DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint This Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, February 20th, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. in the East…
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Need to fix your iphone or ipad!? Take it to IRepair Phones and Tablets at The Pike Outlets
Cracked screens and other types of damage shall stand no chance against our expert technicians at iRepair More info: http://www.irepairphonesandtablets.com
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Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud 2016 Annual Work Plan & Accomplishments Report
We speak with Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud about the 2016 Annual Work Plan & Accomplishments Report. Find what the City Auditor's Office does for the people of Long…
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Southwest Airlines Among Three Carriers Awarded New Flights
On February 9, 2016 the Long Beach Airport, working with the City Attorney's Office and outside counsel, conducted the initial allocation of nine (9) slots available for Air Carrier operations…
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New North Long Beach Library Honor’s First Lady Michelle Obama
On Tuesday, February 9, the Long Beach City Council approved naming the new North Neighborhood Library as the “Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library.” The motion was approved by a majority vote…
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Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Mario Aguilar Jr. In Connection With Attempt Murder Case
Long Beach Police are asking for the public’s help with locating Mario Aguilar Jr., a 31-year-old resident of La Puente, in connection with an attempt murder case. On October 18,…
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Mayor Garcia, Health Department Host Enrollment Drive for President Obama’s “Healthy Communities Challenge”
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Mayor Robert Garcia, will open its doors for enrollment in health care coverage this Saturday, January 30, from 8:00am – 1:00pm,…
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Long Beach Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect
The Long Beach Police Department would like to alert the community to an incident involving a male subject who inappropriately touched a minor at a local restaurant. The Department is…
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Long Beach Crime Increased In 2015
In 2015, the City of Long Beach experienced a rise in both violent and property crime, driven mainly by increases in aggravated assaults and auto thefts. The City also saw…
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2 Hot Dishes Premiere In Long Beach
2 Hot Dishes Premiered last night at M15 - Molina Healthcare Event Center and will be airing on PADNET Long Beach's public access cable channel!
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DUI Drivers License Checkpoint Planned This Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint in North Division on Saturday, January 23, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00…
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Marilyn Bohl Contributes $1 Million To Blair Field Renovation
While construction on Blair Field remains in its early stages, the project has received a major boost in the form of a $1 million gift from longtime supporter Marilyn Bohl.…
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Dogs Run Loose After Freeway Police Chase Closes 710 Fwy At PCH
California Highway Patrol just ended a police chase with a female driver who had multiple dogs in her car. CHP Officers closed both sides of the 710 as a precaution.…
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Ben Affleck Movie Set “Live by Night” Filming In Long Beach
Hollywood is in Long Beach again, this time for the film "Live by Night" directed and written by Ben Affleck produced by Leonardo DiCaprio among many other stars on set…
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Police Chase Ends In Crash Near Orange And Anaheim
Long Beach police officers initiated a vehicle pursuit around 5:05pm at Martin Luther King Blvd and 20th Street of a vehicle wanted for an armed car jacking out of Los Angeles.…
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Roxanne’s Cocktail Lounge & Latin Grill 5th Year Anniversary
Roxanne's celebrates its 5th year anniversary in Long Beach http://www.roxanneslounge.com
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade and Celebration 28th Annual
The City of Long Beach, Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews, Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine and the Residents of Long Beach are pleased to announce the Grand…
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Walmart Announces Closing Downtown Long Beach Location
Seven Southern California Wal-Mart stores are among the 269 set to close in 2016. 154 of which are in the United States, the company announced Friday. Here’s the full list…
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Police Arrest Four Suspects In Wrigley Burglary
On Monday, January 4, 2016, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Long Beach Police responded to a residence in the 3200 block of Chestnut Avenue regarding what was originally thought to be…
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State of the City Address Set For January 13th 2016
Register here: stateofthecitylb.com Mayor Garcia will deliver the 2016 State of the City on Wednesday, January 13th. Plan to arrive early to mingle with your Long Beach friends and neighbors…
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Christmas Dinner at Long Beach Rescue Mission
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Long Beach!
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WATCH: 33rd Belmont Shore Christmas Parade 2015
33rd Belmont Shore Christmas Parade 2015 The Belmont Shore Christmas Parade will march down East Second Street to the beat of over a dozen local marching bands. Featuring over 100…
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UPDATE: LOCATED Police Seek Help Locating Missing 12 Year Old Child
UPDATE: LOCATED The critical missing child has been located safe and unharmed. Antonio was found at approximately 12:30 a.m., at the Los Angeles Pico Metro Station by the Los…
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Holiday Closures City of Long Beach Christmas 2015 and New Year’s Day 2016
Holiday Closures · Long Beach City Hall will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, and on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. www.longbeach.gov · Refuse and Recycling will not be…
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Long Beach Rescue Mission Gala 2015
[LIVE VIDEO COVERAGE FULL LENGTH] "Your Light Matters" On Thursday, December 10 at the Hilton Hotel on Ocean Boulevard. The purpose of the event is to raise funds in support…
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Exclusive Interview With Kelvin Anderson Owner World Famous VIP Records
Melissa McGinnis talks with Kelvin Anderson the owner of World Famous V.i.p. Records in Long Beach More info: http://www.worldfamousviprecords.com
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Long Beach Police Plan DUI Checkpoint Saturday
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will be conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday, December 19, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., in the…
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Motorcyclist Dies, Teenager Injured On 405 Crash at Orange
Wednesday At 10:50 PM, Long Beach Fire units responded to a reported injury traffic accident north bound 405 Fwy just north of Orange Ave. Upon arrival LBFD crews found two patients who were riding…
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$10,000 Reward Issued In Murder Investigation Police Seek Public’s Help
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, at the recommendation of Supervisor Don Knabe, has issued a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s)…
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LBPD Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man At Looffs Lite-A-Line
On Monday, December 14, 2015, at approximately 10:08 p.m., Long Beach police were dispatched to a business in the 2500 block of Long Beach Boulevard regarding a suspect inside armed…
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3 Teens Arrested After Attack on Metro Train Caught on Camera
A week after a violent beating on a Metro train near Long Beach was filmed and shared on social media thousands of times, sheriff’s officials announced on Monday the arrests…
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Help Support The Long Beach Firefighter’s Museum
Help Support The Long Beach Firefighter's Museum with "A Night of Long Beach Fire History" Presented by Long Beach Fire Fighters Association This event benefiting the Long Beach Firefighter's Museum.…
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Press Conference For Alert Long Beach Emergency Notifications
Sign Up Now to Receive Emergency Alerts From the City of Long Beach Receiving emergency alert notifications is easier now than ever before with the recently launched AlertLongBeach notification system.…
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Exclusive and Inspiring Interview with President of Farmers & Merchants Bank Henry Walker
Exclusive and inspiring interview with president of Farmers & Merchants Bank Henry Walker
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Three Adults, One Juvenile Arrested For Jeffrey Keo Murder
Long Beach Police arrested three adults and a juvenile in connection with a murder that occurred last month. On November 10, 2015, around 9:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the…
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Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mayor Robert Garcia lit the tallest Christmas tree in Long Beach tonight at the 1st annual lighting ceremony. It's 40 ft high with 35,000 lights
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New Key To The City Designed Crafted Entirely By Local Artists
The new keys to the city, which will be bestowed to three honorees by Mayor Robert Garcia on Tuesday, have been designed and crafted entirely by local artists, and the…
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Lockdown Lifted At Lafayette Elementary
At approximately 7:42 this morning, officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Pine Ave. to assist probation officers with a juvenile arrest. Lafayette Elementary was locked down for precautionary…
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LBPD Seek Public’s Help With Locating Murder Suspect
Long Beach Police are asking for the public’s help with locating Albert Rodriguez in connection with the murder of Ruben Barrera. On June 5, 2015, at approximately, 11:55 p.m., Long…
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Police Investigating Man’s Death as Homicide
UPDATE: The victim is a 37-year-old black man who is homeless, said Coroner’s Lt. Fred Corral. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The man died…
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C-17 Beoing Last Departure from Long Beach Airport
Watch as the very last Beoing C-17 #275 (279 total) departs from Long Beach Airport today after 24 years of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III production in Long Beach, California. Two…
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Black Friday Deal Downtown Long Beach
It's Black Friday and the deal of the century is in your backyard Long Beach #shoplocal Groundworks Fitness The Den Salon The Body Mechanic
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Thanksgiving for Thousands at The Long Beach Rescue Mission
Because of you Long Beach and many donations, The Long Beach Rescue Mission fed overy 1,000 individuals in need of a comforting, loving meal. More info: http://lbrm.org
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Long Beach Rescue Mission Hosts Their 2nd Annual Gala
On Thursday, December 10 at the Hilton Hotel on Ocean Boulevard. The purpose of the event is to raise funds in support of their year-round programs serving the homeless and…
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Hundreds Gather to Honor Cal State Long Beach Student Nohemi Gonzalez
Hundreds gathered Sunday afternoon at Cal State Long Beach for a vigil honoring the memory of a student who died while studying abroad in Paris. The Cal State Long Beach…
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[VIDEO] Press Conference: CSULB Student Killed in Paris Terror Attacks
23-year-old California State University, Long Beach student was killed in the Paris terror attacks, the school announced Saturday. Nohemi Gonzalez, an El Monte resident, was a senior studying industrial design.…
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Long Beach Police Arrested Man Connected with Murder Near Drake Park
On October 25, 2015, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to the 1000 block of Maine Avenue regarding a stabbing which resulted in the death of 22-year-old Jesus…
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City of Long Beach and Army Corps of Engineers Launch $3 Million Dollar Breakwater Study
The mayors office just released a statement that an agreement was reached with the army corps of engineers to move forward with a study of long beach's coastal ecosystem. This…
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Long Beach Transit Introduces Texting for Next Bus Times
Today, Long Beach Transit (LBT) announced the launch of its new texting feature. The technology greatly enhances the customer experience by giving them the ability to receive next bus times…
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Fatal Accident On 710 Long Beach Local Identified
On Thursday, November 5, 2015, at approximately 12:11 a.m., Long Beach Police responded to the southbound 710 Freeway (West Shoreline Drive) south of the 6th Street off ramp regarding an…
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$50,000 Reward for Info in LBPD Officer’s 1975 Murder Case
[PRESS CONFERENCE ] On November 3, 2015, Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna announced a $50,000 reward and asked for the public’s help with the murder investigation of Long Beach…
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Halloween Safety Tips Long Beach
The Long Beach Police Department would like to encourage community members to practice the following safety tips to help ensure a fun and safe Halloween: · Be sure your…
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Truck Shipping Container Crushes Bicyclist
A deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a container that apparently became dislodged near Santa Fe just north of Wardlow. The truck was heading north towards the city of Carson…
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Fresh & Easy Closing Stores Including Long Beach
Fresh & Easy confirmed plans to close 14 stores across Southern California. The locations include those in Long Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County, California; Arizona; and Las…
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Historical Cemetery Tour by Historical Society of Long Beach
It's that time of year again, time for The Historical Cemetery Tour presented by the Historical Society of Long Beach #HSLB #LBLN More info here: http://hslb.org/historical-cemetery-tour
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Judge Reverses Employment Discrimination Jury Verdict In Favor Of City
A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge today reversed a jury verdict, finding that no evidence supported Plaintiff’s claim of employment discrimination. Damien Massey was a probation dispatcher in the City’s…
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DMV Long Beach Office Scheduled To Close For Renovations
The Long Beach field office is scheduled to close for renovations on October 30, 2015, at noon. The renovations include reconfiguration and new installation in the employee work area, control…
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Man In Stable Condition After Shooting Tuesday Morning
Long Beach police say a man was found lying in the street with a gunshot wound is hospitalized in stable condition. LBPD officers arrived around 1:30 a.m., Dispatched to the shooting…
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A 25-Year-Old Man Was Shot and Killed in Wrigley
Long Beach Police responded to a shooting in the 2000 block of Magnolia Avenue, On Monday around 12:35 a.m. When officers arrived, they discovered 25-year-old William Tyshoen Davis who had…
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WATCH LIVE: 4:30PM WYSM “Celebration for a Cause”
WATCH LIVE: 4:30PM Why'd You Stop Me "Celebration for a Cause" EVENT SOLD OUT! Help Eliminate acts of violence between police and public #WYSM #LBLN #LongBeach
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Councilwoman Price to Host Free Anti-Bullying Workshop
Councilwoman Suzie Price invites the public to a free family workshop exploring all aspects of social media, specifically, cyber bullying and internet safety on Saturday October 24, from 9 AM – 12…
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Councilman Dee Andrews to Host Town Hall on Public Safety
Councilman Dee Andrews will host a 6th District Town Hall meeting, at 6:00 pm, on Tuesday, October 27th, at Mark Twain Library, 1401 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA. The…
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Arts Council Partners With Mayor’s Office, Highlights Innovation and Economic Development in State of the Arts
More than 250 people attended the Arts Council for Long Beach’s annual State of the Arts event on October 9 at the Museum of Latin American Art, which for…
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Long Beach Marathon 31st annual This Weekend
Festivities begin on Friday, October 9 as the Health and Fitness Expo opens at the Long Beach Convention Center, 12:00pm - 7:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am - 6:00pm. Entrance to…
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WYSM (Why’d you stop me) 2nd Annual “Celebration for a Cause” Charity Event
Why'd You Stop Me charity event "Celebration for a Cause" is this October 18th at Hotel Maya DoubleTree by Hilton in #LongBeach come support this great event and see LBLN's…
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Boy Shot Riding Bike, Hours Later 2 Men Shot Saturday Night
On Saturday 10/3, around 8:20 p.m, LBPD officers were dispatched to shots heard in the area of PCH & Magnolia Avenue Arriving officers located a victim male juvenile around the…
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Join Long Beach Search & Rescue Now and Start Your Future
The Long Beach Search & Rescue Unit has been in existence since 1962 and provides young adults with an opportunity to serve the public during emergency situations. Applications will be…
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Police Seek Additional Indecent Exposure Victims
On October 2, 2015, Long Beach Police arrested a suspect on an indecent exposure warrant. Detectives believe additional victims may exist and hope they will come forward. From May 2015…
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Fly the Fortress This Weekend B-17 Visiting Long Beach Airport
Fly the Fortress this weekend! The B-17 "Aluminum Overcast" is visiting Aeroplex Aerolease Group at the Long Beach Airport Today, Saturday and Sunday Oct 2-4 for more info visit http://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/flight-experiences/aluminum-overcast-eaa-b-17-bomber-tour/b-17-aluminum-overcast-tour-stops
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Long Beach Police Use Baton & Taser on Man Interfering with Filming CSI: Cyber
The set of CSI: Cyber turned into its own crime scene when a suspect did not comply with Long Beach Police officers’ orders & a use of force baton &…
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LBPD arrest two suspects in connection with North LB murder
On Sunday, September 13, 2015, at approximately 9:37 a.m., Long Beach Police were dispatched to the 300 block of E. 67th Street to assist Long Beach Fire Department personnel who…
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LB City Council Approves Moving Ahead With Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries might be making a legalized way to Long Beach in the near future as the city council voted 6 to 3 with Council members Stacy Mungo, Suzie…
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Long Beach Unemployment Rate At New Low
The unemployment rate in Long Beach continues to decline and has reached a seven-year low, dropping to 7.6 percent as of August 2015. This rate is nearly the same as…
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#Exclusive with LBPD Helicopter Pilot Mike Colbert
LBLN gets an #Exclusive with Cpl. Mike Colbert LBPD Helicopter Pilot at READY Long Beach Event #LongBeach
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Are you READY Long Beach? Emergency Prepreness Event Today
Are you READY Long Beach? Jake Heflin with Long Beach Fire Department tells us more about the event today at Heartwell Park.
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Latinos in Action and Councilman Dee Andrews Host 8th Annual Health Fair
Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews invites residents to the Latinos in Actions 8th Annual Health Fair, on Saturday September 19th, at MacArthur Park, 1321 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach. The…
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Mayor Announces Appointments to Queen Mary Land Development Task Force
Mayor Robert Garcia has announced his 12 appointments to the Queen Mary Land Development Task Force, which was proposed by him and Vice Mayor Lowenthal and approved by the City…
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Councilman Andrews and Aquarium of the Pacific Invite Residents to Free Community Evening
6th District Councilman Dee Andrews and the Aquarium of the Pacific are pleased to announce a free evening at the Aquarium of the Pacific on Thursday, September 17th, from 6:30…
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City Council Unanimously Votes to Implement Local Hire Policy
After passing a historic city-wide project labor agreement in April of this year, Long Beach will continue to support its residents as the City Council voted on Tuesday night’s meeting…
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Jerry Seinfeld to Appear on Stage in Long Beach
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will be performing his signature stand-up routine at the Terrace Theater. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that…
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Robbery Suspect Arrested and Charges filed against 26 year-old Chiffonce Pace
On September 8, 2015, felony charges were filed against a 26-year-old Long Beach man in connection with two armed robberies. On August 15, 2015, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Long Beach…
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Don’t Miss The 33rd Annual LB Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Business, Community and Church leaders from all corners of Long Beach gather annually to celebrate God's blessing and to seek His guidance and protection for our city's civic, city and church…
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Man Shot to Death in Labor Day Shooting
On Monday, September 7, 2015, around 9:51 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to a shooting in the 400 block of W. 5th Street, which resulted in the death of a…
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Extended Hours for Cooling Centers as Temperatures Continue To Rise
COOLING CENTERS The following six locations will have extended hours and be open until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, 2015: Houghton Park,…
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USMC Fighter Jet Pilots visit Long Beach Airport this Labor Day Weekend
U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 aircraft will be arriving at Long Beach Airport (LGB). The aircraft are scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. and conduct daily operations throughout the Labor Day…
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F/A 18 Aircraft to Conduct Training / Meet & Greet over Labor Day Weekend
On Thursday, September 3, U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 aircraft will be arriving at Long Beach Airport (LGB). The aircraft are scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. and conduct daily operations…
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City of Long Beach Labor Day Holiday Weekend Closures
• Trash and Recycling will be collected as scheduled on Monday, September 7. • There is no scheduled Street Sweeping on Monday, September 7. Street sweeping will resume its regular…
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Town Hall Meeting Hosted by Mayor, State Senators and State Assemblymembers on Power Outages
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM in the Jenny Oropeza Community Center at Cesar Chavez Park. Mayor Robert Garcia along with State Senator Ricardo Lara, Assembly-member Anthony Rendon, who also chairs…
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Long Beach Transit Service Changes Effective August 23, 2015
Starting Sunday, August 23, Long Beach Transit service changes will commence. Route 1: Service is being extended to SouthBay Pavilion; California State University, Dominguez Hills; and the StubHub Center (home…
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Beat the Heat This Week as High Temperatures Expected Through Sunday
Long Beach Health Officer, Dr. Mitchell Kushner, is advising residents to take precautions against the heat from today, Thursday, August 13, through the weekend, with temperatures forecasted in the low…
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Four Shot In Long Beach Apparent Drive-By Shooting
Last night At approximately 10:25 PM officers responded to the 1600 block of E 10th street regarding a shooting. Four victims including a 20-year-old female, a 25-year-old male, a 31-year-old male…
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City and Community Leaders Talk Safety in the Washington School Neighborhood
As part of the City’s Safe Long Beach efforts, Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez, City staff, and community leaders convened on Friday, August 7, 2015, to discuss new avenues for improving safety…
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Long Beach Jazz Festival 2015
For over 27 years, Rainbow Lagoon Park has been transformed into a musical arena of sounds performed by jazz greats that have traveled all over the world. In addition, the…
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Long Beach Beats Governor’s Water Mandate Second Month in a Row
Today, the Long Beach Water Department reports that residents and businesses exceeded the 16 percent water conservation mandate for Long Beach, set by the SWRCB, by an additional three percent.…
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City of Long Beach Teaming Up with Vons, Albertsons and Pavilions to help fill hundreds of positions
The city of Long Beach is teaming up with Vons, Albertsons and Pavilions to help the stores fill hundreds of positions. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Vons, 600…
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City Health Reminds Residents to Take Precautions with Higher Temperatures Forecast Thursday and Friday
Long Beach Health Officer, Dr. Mitchell Kushner, is advising residents to take precautions against the heat this week, particularly on Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31, with temperatures forecasted…
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Special Olympics World Games Kick Off in Long Beach
The Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games kicked off in Long Beach Saturday. The 2015 Special Olympics World Games will be held in Southern California from July 25, 2015, to…
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City of Long Beach Launches ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Task Force
The City of Long Beach has launched a My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Task Force to establish and implement new ideas to achieve positive life outcomes for youth. The group convened…
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Back to School Backpack Drive at Long Beach Rescue Mission
In collaboration with Long Beach Unified School District, here are the selected Middle Schools that will benefit from this year's campaign: Franklin Lindbergh Stephens Washington Lindsey Robinson Hamilton Avalon…
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Firefighter Suffers Second-Degree Burns Battling House Fire
At approximately 4:16 AM, Long Beach Fire units responded to reports of a structure fire on the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Fire units arrived onscene four minutes later and…
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Power Restored to a Significant Majority of Downtown Long Beach
Southern California Edison crews successfully restored power to a significant majority of downtown Long Beach on Friday, July 17 at about 9 p.m. The power outage began on Wednesday, July…
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Outages Downtown Long Beach Persist into Friday
Southern California Edison continues to have problems with the underground utility. The overnight reset of "network" was unsuccessful SCE employees still worked to restore power to the center of Long Beach.…
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Power Outage Update in Downtown Long Beach
Power is still reported to be out in some areas of Downtown as of Thursday 6:30am 7/16/15 On Wednesday at 3:38 PM, the Long Beach Police Department had officers in the…
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Press Conference: Mayor Robert Garcia First Year in Office
Mayor Robert Garcia Marks One Year in Office Today Releases important data on economic development, education, civic engagement and livability Dr. Robert Garcia marked his first anniversary as Mayor of…
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Long Beach Water to Kick Off Mission H2O LB Campaign Saturday with Music, Food and More
On Saturday, July 18, the Long Beach Water Department (LBWD) is kicking off its water conservation campaign, Mission H2O LB, in Downtown Long Beach with its Mission H2O LB Kickoff…
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Arrest Made and Charges Filed in July 4th Murder
On Friday, July 10th, 2015, detectives from the Long Beach Police Department arrested an individual in connection with the July 4th murder of 38-year-old Allen Estes of Long Beach, and…
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City Deploying Public Safety Continuum in Response to Recent Increase in Crime
The City of Long Beach announced today the efforts underway from the Long Beach Public Safety Continuum in response to recent increases in crime. In 2014, the City achieved…
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Long Beach Police say man shot in possible gang related shooting
On Thursday July 9th at approximately 10:36 P.M. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Cerritos Avenue regarding a shooting. Officers arriving on scene located a male adult victim was struck by…
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Closes Turf Removal Rebate Program
Today, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced that its $450 million budget for turf removal rebates has been exhausted and will no longer fund turf removal projects. Long…
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Robbery Suspect Arrested and Charges Filed
On July 7, 2015, felony charges were filed against a 20-year-old Long Beach man in connection with a residential robbery and burglary. On June 17, 2015, around 10:00 a.m., Long…
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DUI Checkpoint Planned This Weekend
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday, July 11, 2015, in North Long Beach, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.…
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International Spikeball Day Beach Cleanup in Long Beach
Join WE Labs, LBLN and Spikeball (As seen on SharkTank) for a beach cleanup! Then, join us for a Spikeball tournament on the beach we just cleaned! We've got everything…
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City of Long Beach Hosts Third Community Workshop for Green Terminal Island Plan
The public is invited to attend the next community workshop for the Green Terminal Island (TI) Freeway Transition Plan (Plan), and provide input on concepts to transform the freeway into…
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Long Beach Public Library hosts summer of Maker Camp
Explore + Make + Share this summer at Long Beach Public Library. Novice makers are invited to build, tinker and explore at the Main Library for six weeks beginning July…
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City of Long Beach Awarded $2 Million Grant to Support Disconnected Young Adults
The City of Long Beach has been awarded a $2 million grant aimed at empowering young adults who have been disconnected from school and the workforce. Long Beach was one…
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The Queen Mary Fireworks July 4th 2015
Long Beach Local News captures video of 4th of July Fireworks from The Queen Mary a Long Beach tradition
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Smash and Grab Burglars Slam Truck Into 2 Long Beach Businesses
Police on Friday morning were searching for the burglars who slammed a truck into two Long Beach businesses in smash-and-grab incidents that may be related to a similar crime in Westminster, officials…
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Felony Robbery Suspect Arrested & Charged; Multiple Firearms Recovered
On Monday, June 29, 2015, multiple felony charges were filed against a Long Beach resident for his involvement in two commercial robberies that occurred in the City of Long Beach.…