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Atlantic Avenue Closure for Arson Suspect Negotiat

Atlantic Avenue Closure for Arson Suspect Negotiation Ends with Arrest

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Anti-mask/vaccine protests outside Long Beach elem

Anti-mask/vaccine protests outside Long Beach elementary school.. Protestors gathered outside Lafayette Elementary school this morning in protest of the mandatory mask policy.

#longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #protest Video by Vannessa Cruz via Facebook

LBPD Plan DUI Checkpoint this Friday. The Long Bea

LBPD Plan DUI Checkpoint this Friday. The Long Beach Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Sep. 3, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the East Patrol Division. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

As the state continues to work to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Long Beach Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe.

“The safety of our community is and always will be our mission,” Sergeant Steve Smock said. “We are still out there looking for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is still dangerous.”

Long Beach Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or operating heavy machinery, which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home.

Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to anno

The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to announce that the 2021–2022 Annual Grant Cycle Applications and Guidelines are now available.

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@longbeachtransit will resume fare collection begi

@longbeachtransit will resume fare collection beginning. Sunday, September 19, 2021. AquaLink fare collection will resume Friday, September 17, 2021.

More: https://ridelbt.com/fares #longbeach #longbeachtransit

Small Miracles at @millerchildrens Neonatal Intens

Small Miracles at @millerchildrens Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. #longbeach #millerschildrens #neonatl

Long Beach Local News has multiple internship oppo

Long Beach Local News has multiple internship opportunities. Interns will receive hands-on training in broadcast journalism, writing, and video production, depending on the nature of the internship. There will be opportunities to report news in the field and in the studio, write articles for our website, conduct interviews, and do behind-the-scenes work that will impact the community. Interns should have experience in journalism and/or public relations. This is a for credit/experience, non-paid internship.

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Update at 3:30 p.m: On Aug. 31, 2021, missing per

Update at 3:30 p.m:

On Aug. 31, 2021, missing person Tasha June Merola was located unharmed at a store in the City of Lakewood.

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 40-year-old at-risk missing person, Tasha June Merola, who was last seen on Aug. 30, 2021, at approximately 4:15 p.m.

Merola was last seen in the 4700 block of Sunfield Avenue in Long Beach. She suffers from medical conditions and may become easily disorientated. She is known to leave her residence and frequent McDonald's restaurants, 99 Cents Only Stores, Petco, and the Lakewood Mall area. Merola was previously reported missing on Aug. 21, 2021, under similar circumstances and was located in Lakewood on Aug. 22, 2021.

The at-risk missing person is described as follows:
Age: 40-years-old
Gender: Female
Race: White
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 130 lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel
Clothing: Pink Sweater and gray pants
Scars/Marks/Tattoos: None

Anyone with information regarding this missing person is urged to call our Missing Persons Detail at (562) 570-7246 or Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

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How Long Beach Is Looking At Its Rooted Segregatio

How Long Beach Is Looking At Its Rooted Segregation

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Local Non-Profit fights Overdose Stigma and Calls

Local Non-Profit fights Overdose Stigma and Calls for Awareness

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LBLN Weekly Update 8.27.21. #longbeach #longbeachl

LBLN Weekly Update 8.27.21. #longbeach #longbeachlocalnews

WARNING. (This video contains actual footage from

WARNING. (This video contains actual footage from an officer involved shooting. Viewer discretion is advised.)

Long Beach police release body cam footage of a recent officer involved shooting.

The suspect, Leonidas Enriquez, had reportedly concluded a series of violent crimes prior to the confrontation.

Once approached by LBPD officers, Enriquez reportedly refused to comply during the attempted arrest while in the possession of a visible firearm.

LBPD officers then proceeded to open fire, injuring the suspect who is not in custody at a local hospital at a $35,000 bail.

Full LBPD video on our website longbeachlocalnews.com

Local Residents Express Major Concerns Over Newly

Local Residents Express Major Concerns Over Newly Adopted Budget

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Today is International Dog Day and we have some wa

Today is International Dog Day and we have some ways you and your favorite furry friends can celebrate. Click the link in our bio for more.

#longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #internationaldogday

On Tuesday, August 24, the Long Beach City Council

On Tuesday, August 24, the Long Beach City Council voted to adopt the City of Long Beach’s balanced, $3 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022.

“Our 2022 budget is balanced, responsible and reflects the city’s strong recovery from this historic economic and public health crisis,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “The budget adopted unanimously by our City Council includes no cuts, no deficit, replenishes our reserves and positions Long Beach to continue building back stronger than ever.”

Long Beach is a full-service city and prides itself on providing a variety of resources and services to the community, including the provision and improvement of affordable housing; support for economic development and business assistance; the overall continuum of public safety and emergency medical response; a comprehensive homelessness response; maintenance of safe, clean and accessible parks and facilities; and support for infrastructure and livability improvements. The FY 22 budget maintains these services at the FY 21 level, made possible through the support of federal funds.

Click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #budget

The Long Beach Police Department will hold a DUI C

The Long Beach Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Aug. 27, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the North Patrol Division.

Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

As the state continues to work to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Long Beach Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe.

“The safety of our community is and always will be our mission,” Sergeant Steve Smock said. “We are still out there looking for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is still dangerous.”

The Long Beach Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or operating heavy machinery, which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home.

Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

#longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #duicheckpoint

To honor the late great Kobe Bryant, fans in Long

To honor the late great Kobe Bryant, fans in Long Beach can celebrate Kobe Bryant Day by visiting seven murals painted by local artists throughout the city. Click the link in our bio for more.

#longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #kobebryant #kobebryantday

@lbymcacd YMCA WEEK OF EQUITY is a week of celebra

@lbymcacd YMCA WEEK OF EQUITY is a week of celebrating, recognizing, and empowering all communities. It’s also an annual celebration and calls for systemic actions. It will take place from August 23 through 27. Week of Equity was founded by the Community Development YMCA in 2020. This is a time when immigrants, refugees, communities, and leaders of all dimensions of equity, diversity and inclusion come together to celebrate equity impacts and address equity challenges that will result in proposing equity solutions for the unprecedented challenges. This event connects, inspires, and empowers people of all backgrounds to address all dimensions of inequity at the local, national, and global level. This is also a bridgebuilding pathway that leads to sustainable collaborations and partnerships for positive behavior and systemic changes in all forms of discrimination and inequity in our society and the world.

This year, Week of Equity focuses on three areas: Equity in Mental Health, Digital Broadband, and Youth Workforce and Entrepreneurial.

Program Information:

Monday August 23 at 10am-11:30am PDT:

Topic: Equity in Mental Health
To address challenges and barriers as well as share equitable access for mental health programs and services among members of racial and ethnic minority groups

Wednesday August 25 at 10am-11:30am PDT:

Topic: Equity in Digital Broadband
To address challenges and barriers as well as share equitable access for digital broadband programs and services among immigrant, low-income, and community of color

Friday August 27 at 10am-11:30am PDT

Topic: Equity in Youth Workforce and Entrepreneurial
To address challenges and barriers as well as to share equitable access for Youth Workforce and Entrepreneurial opportunities among undocumented youth, LGBTQ+ youth, youth of color, and youth with disability

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Sokthea Phay at sokthea.phay@lbymca.org or 562.668.4255.
#longbeach #ymca #developmentcenter

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