Traffic Fatality in East Long Beach
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Traffic Fatality in East Long Beach

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

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

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

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

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

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

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today unveiled a Jackie Robinson Statue at Dodger Stadium – the first statue in Stadium history – as part of Jackie Robinson Day celebrations…
Long Beach RoboTech Fest 2017
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Long Beach RoboTech Fest 2017

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

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

Long Beach, CA Long Beach Police announced, today, the latest arrests of those responsible for the 2016 murder of 16-year-old Geron Lacy. On Friday, February 24, 2017, detectives arrested 20-year-old…
Dirtbags Finish off Sweep of Fordham
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Dirtbags Finish off Sweep of Fordham

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- The Dirtbags took care of business with a 7-1 win on Sunday afternoon, finishing off a weekend sweep of the Fordham Rams. The game experienced a…
DUI CHECKPOINT NETS ONE ARREST
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DUI CHECKPOINT NETS ONE ARREST

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

Wondering what healthy breakfast to eat when you are on the go in the morning?  Look no further than oatmeal.  This simple breakfast brings many health benefits to individuals and…
Local LGBT Authors Write The Poetic Heart
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Local LGBT Authors Write The Poetic Heart

By Eric Gray (LBLN Contributor) The Poetic Heart, officially released this month, uses the creative dimensions of poetry and art to explore love, LGBT concerns, experiences, and emotional expression. An…
Bearcoon Releases New Album
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Bearcoon Releases New Album

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

Community festivals, traditional and contemporary music and art, concerts and cyclocross and skateboarding demonstrations are just some of the entertainment and activities planned for the "Beach Streets Midtown" Open Street…
Long Beach Local News Weekly 08/22/16
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Long Beach Local News Weekly 08/22/16

Long Beach Local News update with Melissa McGinnis broadcasting from WE Labs (Work Evolution Laboratories) in Downtown Long Beach This weeks news brought to you in partnership with Long Beach…
Long Beach Local News Weekly 08/13/16
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Long Beach Local News Weekly 08/13/16

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
Long Beach Local News Weekly 07/02/16
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Long Beach Local News Weekly 07/02/16

Long Beach Local News update with Melissa McGinnis broadcasting from WE Labs (Work Evolution Laboratories) in Downtown Long Beach This weeks news brought to you in partnership with Long Beach…
Long Beach Local News Weekly Update
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Long Beach Local News Weekly Update

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

Southern California is synonymous with traffic, freeways, and is often seen as the epitome of car-oriented culture. Long Beach, however, is making strategic investments and launching a tangible cultural revolution…
Long Beach Crime Increased In 2015
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Long Beach Crime Increased In 2015

In 2015, the City of Long Beach experienced a rise in both violent and property crime, driven mainly by increases in aggravated assaults and auto thefts. The City also saw…