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Long Beach Airport Celebrates Southwest’s New Sunday Nonstop Service to New Orleans

Long Beach, CA – Southwest Airlines is now offering weekly nonstop flights on Sundays from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), just in time for Mardi Gras season.…

LBLN January 9, 2023

Business Local News Long Beach

Bridge Recognized as Significant Infrastructure for Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA - The Long Beach International Gateway Bridge was honored Monday for contributing to the national economy as a vital link in the global supply chain by three…

LBLN November 29, 2022

Community Corona-Virus Covid-19

City Announces Updated Masking Requirements will begin Today

LONG BEACH, CA - On Sept. 20, 2022, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the updated Guidance for the Use of Face Masks, to take effect Sept. 23, shifting…

LBLN September 23, 2022

Community Development Downtown Long Beach

‘Long Beach International Gateway Bridge’ Named

LONG BEACH, CA - The Port of Long Beach’s new cable-stayed span was designated as the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge on Wednesday after receiving approval from the state Senate.…

LBLN August 24, 2022

Airport Breaking News Business

Southwest Airlines Launches Daily Flights Connecting Long Beach to Nashville

Photo by @curtiss_aviationphotography LONG BEACH, CA - Southwest Airlines today announced that it will begin offering daily, nonstop flights from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Nashville International Airport (BNA), with service set to start on Nov. 6,…

LBLN June 16, 2022

Community Corona-Virus Covid-19

Long Beach Health Department announces Alignment with Los Angeles County’s Latest Mask Mandate

LONG BEACH, CA - On April 21, the County of Los Angeles released a new Health Order that continues to require masking in all public transit within L.A. County and…

LBLN April 22, 2022

City Event Community Downtown Long Beach

Long Beach Transit’s Community Relations Team at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

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LBLN April 12, 2022

Transportation

GoPass TAP Card helps Long Beach students ride the bus without paying for fare

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LBLN April 5, 2022

Community Local News Long Beach

Long Beach Transit introduces Additional Battery-Electric Buses

https://youtu.be/4DnNXx3YlAI

LBLN March 2, 2022

City Event Coast Community

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Tours Port of Long Beach

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took a tour of the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday to view firsthand efforts to deliver goods during the COVID-19 pandemic. LONG BEACH -…

LBLN January 12, 2022

Community Downtown Long Beach Downtown Long Beach

Grab a Free Ride with the Long Beach Transit Passport Service

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LBLN January 5, 2022

Arts Attractions Community

Long Beach Transit highlights the work of local artists

https://youtu.be/gxu2i_Z1Hl4

LBLN October 27, 2021

Breaking News Coast Community

Marine Fire in Long Beach Harbor

Long Beach Fire Department’s Lifeguard Rescue Boat 1 and 1st Alarm Assignment made quick work of a 40-foot pleasure craft vessel that was engulfed in flames earlier this afternoon in Alamitos Bay. Though no injuries were reported, fire investigators are currently looking into the origins of the fire.

LBLN October 25, 2021

Breaking News Community Development

Long Beach Prepares for Potential Heavy Rain, Winds

A storm system is bringing rain, winds, and cold weather to Southern California this morning, Monday, Oct. 25. The National Weather Service is predicting rain showers throughout the day with cooler temperatures in the evening. The heaviest rains are expected between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 pm. Light rain and cooler temperatures are expected to follow into the evening.

LBLN October 25, 2021

Collision Community Crime

Hit-and-Run Results in Death of Pedestrian in Long Beach

On Oct. 17, 2021, at approximately 7:51 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department assisted the Signal Hill Police Department with a traffic collision near the area of Willow…

LBLN October 18, 2021

Business Coast Community

Historic Backlog of Cargo Ships at the Port of Long Beach

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LBLN October 12, 2021

Transportation

Long Beach Transit making it stress-free on students and parents with discounted fares

https://youtu.be/Uec_Q50Rbh8 More info: https://ridelbt.com/students

LBLN October 6, 2021

Collision Community Local News

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Corner of PCH and Lewis Ave

On Oct. 6, 2021, at approximately 5:51 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Lewis Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult pedestrian.

LBLN October 6, 2021

Airport Business Culture

Long Beach Airport Recognized for Carbon Reduction Efforts

Long Beach, CA - Airports Council International (ACI), the leading industry group for airports, has certified Long Beach Airport (LGB) with a Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) emission reduction rating.

LBLN October 4, 2021

Collision Crime Downtown Long Beach

Unhoused Citizen Struck and Killed by Traffic on 710 Freeway

On Sept. 20, 2021, at approximately 5:34 a.m., officers responded to the area of the 710 Freeway and the 9th Street bridge regarding a possible traffic collision. When officers arrived,…

LBLN September 20, 2021

Budget Checkpoint City Politics

Long Beach Police Department DUI Checkpoint Finds No Drunk Drivers One Day Prior Fatal DUI Incident

The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Lakewood Boulevard and Wardlow Street, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and…

LBLN September 7, 2021

Transportation

Long Beach Transit will resume fare collection

https://youtu.be/0qqxw4tKazE More info: https://ridelbt.com/routes-and-services/

LBLN August 31, 2021

Employment Transportation

Long Beach Transit is hiring for many positions in Long Beach

https://youtu.be/sRQOpUs5Jt8

LBLN July 2, 2021

Coast Community Development

Family Continues Search for Overboard Passenger of Catalina Express

Though the official search has concluded, Keion’s family and loved ones aren’t giving up. In addition to the 600 square miles searched by authorities both on the ocean and from the air, Kion’s family has coordinated with community members to keep up the search efforts.

LBLN June 12, 2021

Attractions Community Contest

LBLN Weekly Update 6.4.21

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LBLN June 4, 2021

Airport Breaking News Culture

Transportation of Migrant Children Through LGB Airport Persists

Over 60 migrant children took a flight out of Long Beach airport in late May and are currently unaccounted for by the public.

LBLN June 2, 2021

Attractions Attractions Belmont Shore

Long Beach Transit Reopens Aqualink: Free Through July 4th

https://youtu.be/WagR161OfqY

LBLN May 28, 2021

Local News Long Beach Transportation

Long Beach Transit’s AquaLink is back with FREE service May 28 through July 4

https://youtu.be/JQXh42yFgi0 Thanks to a partnership between Long Beach Transit and the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, the popular AquaLink water taxi service returns starting Memorial Day weekend, hailing the…

LBLN May 21, 2021

Environment Local News Transportation

Long Beach Transit approved for more electric-battery buses on the streets

https://youtu.be/n8_qhqT10vk More info: ridelbt.com

LBLN April 22, 2021

Transportation

Jordan High Team Improves Community Transit

A team of eight juniors from Jordan High School earned third place in the Americas region in the Made to Move Communities global student challenge hosted by Otis Worldwide Corporation.…

LBLN April 21, 2021

Attractions Development Downtown Long Beach

Long Beach Transit Purchases New Zero-Emission Battery-Electric Buses

At its March 25, 2021 meeting, the Long Beach Transit Board of Directors authorized the purchase 20 new battery-electric buses from New Flyer of America.

LBLN March 26, 2021

Community Transportation

Long Beach Transit staff receive vaccine and reflect on the past year

https://youtu.be/HicmgB69Cls

LBLN March 25, 2021

Budget City Politics Covid-19

Long Beach City Council Passes $234 million Long Beach Recovery Act

Long Beach city officials are adopting the $234 million Long Beach Recovery Act to help fund the needs of public health, fiscal and economic downfalls that may have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

LBLN March 20, 2021

Arts Community Transportation

Long Beach Transit unveils murals with POW WOW Long Beach

https://youtu.be/0v0ABvFjQT0

LBLN January 30, 2021

Arts Community Transportation

Long Beach Transit gets into the Creative Flow Holiday Spirit

https://youtu.be/ACvPjOxr1AM More info: ridelbt.com

LBLN December 21, 2020

Long Beach Port Transportation

Shipping Containers Heading to Long Beach Fall during Storm

Ocean Network Express (ONE) says 1,816 containers fell into the ocean during a storm as the ship crossed the Pacific to the Port of Long Beach last week. https://youtu.be/_LKOt4TOOY0 The…

LBLN December 10, 2020

Long Beach Transportation

Giving thanks with Long Beach Transit employees and customers

https://youtu.be/Cl1NRs6Sguc

LBLN November 24, 2020

Arts Transportation

Long Beach Transit spotlights local art in Downtown for National Art Day

https://youtu.be/HzhbRj25_Gk LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (October 23, 2020) – Long Beach Transit is launching a new public art installation at the First Street Transit Gallery on National Art Day, Sunday, October…

LBLN October 25, 2020

Long Beach Transportation

Long Beach Transit Ambassadors interact & ensure safety of passengers

https://youtu.be/vWexqjQFB-A

LBLN September 14, 2020

Community Long Beach Transportation

Long Beach Transit Ambassadors interact & ensure passenger safety

https://youtu.be/AofddsyCQDg Long Beach Transit Ambassador Program has uniformed security officers with specializedpublic transit training, who will ride LBT’s system to provide on-bus security support andcustomer service. “The presence of the…

LBLN August 12, 2020

Community Long Beach Transportation

Long Beach Transit operators keep the city moving

https://youtu.be/aPbekIidmKs

LBLN July 15, 2020

Community Long Beach Transportation

Long Beach Transit operators keep the city moving

https://youtu.be/mlpBQCI13QE

LBLN June 26, 2020

Community Local News Long Beach

What you need to know when riding the Long Beach Transit

https://youtu.be/F-j3F2wb0OE More info: ridelbt.com

LBLN April 29, 2020

City Event Development Grand Opening

Long Beach Grand Reopening of the Metro A-line

The Metro A line, formerly known as the Blue line reopened on Saturday. The station was closed for nine months to improve safety and better riding experience. Metro's oldest light-rail…

LBLN November 5, 2019

Breaking News Fire Local News

Brush Fire Breaks Out on 405 Freeway at Redondo

Breakingnews Brush fire breaks out on the 405 near Redondo in Long Beach. https://youtu.be/Jyyweq63XlM Long Beach firefighters were dispatched just before 10pm tonight and quickly put out the blaze. The…

LBLN June 19, 2019

Local News Long Beach Transportation

With gas prices on the rise, are you feeling the pain at the pump?

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LBLN April 9, 2019

Breaking News Crime Local News

LB Transit bus driver arrested for DUI after colliding into several parked cars

https://youtu.be/S168O9CTsrI Long Beach Transit bus driver arrested for DUI after colliding into about 13 parked cars near Anaheim and Pacific. LB Police were dispatched just after 12:50am on Monday. The…

LBLN April 1, 2019

Development Local News Port

Port of Long Beach $14 Million Grant Rail Project To Help Cargo

The Port of Long Beach has been awarded a $14 million grant to help pay for construction of a planned rail project that will increase efficiency while also reducing traffic…

LBLN November 28, 2018

Attractions Crime Local News

Scary ride for passengers on a shuttle for The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor when driver did not stop in Long Beach

Scary ride for passengers on a shuttle for The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor in Long Beach. Some jumping out the windows when the driver would not stop the shuttle and…

LBLN November 2, 2018

Community Transportation

Long Beach Launches New Downtown Shuttle Service in Partnership with The Free Ride

The City of Long Beach announced the launch of a free shuttle service in downtown Long Beach. The new service, provided by The Free Ride (TFR), offers transportation around the…

LBLN April 9, 2018

Local News Transportation

Exclusive Interview With Long Beach Police Cheif Robert Luna Regarding The Metro Blue Line PD Patrol

LBLN June 29, 2017

Local News Transportation

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…

LBLN February 27, 2017

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