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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

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

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…

Meet Captain Charles Moore Local Long Beach Visionary And Steward Of The Environment More info: http://www.algalita.org

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…

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…

Memorial ceremony was held today for Long Beach Police K-9 "Credo" killed in the line of duty. WATCTH FULL LENTGTH:

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…

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…

Healthy Interactions Discussion With Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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,…

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…

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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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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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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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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!

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…

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.…

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…

Roxanne's celebrates its 5th year anniversary in Long Beach http://www.roxanneslounge.com

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…

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…

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…

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…

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Long Beach!

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…

  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…

  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…

[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…

Melissa McGinnis talks with Kelvin Anderson the owner of World Famous V.i.p. Records in Long Beach More info: http://www.worldfamousviprecords.com

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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.…

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.…

Exclusive and inspiring interview with president of Farmers & Merchants Bank Henry Walker

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

[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…

  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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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  

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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 &…

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…

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…

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…

LBLN gets an #Exclusive with Cpl. Mike Colbert LBPD Helicopter Pilot at READY Long Beach Event #LongBeach

Are you READY Long Beach? Jake Heflin with Long Beach Fire Department tells us more about the event today at Heartwell Park.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

• 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Long Beach Local News captures video of 4th of July Fireworks from The Queen Mary a Long Beach tradition

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…

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.…

Singers, musicians, dancers, actors and models are ready to compete before 75 judges from the entertainment industry at the 19th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts®, July 10 – 19,…

Long Beach City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, for the observance of Independence Day, and will reopen on Monday, July 6.   ·         Refuse and Recycling Collection…

  Convicted domestic abuser Daniel Acosta, of Long Beach, California, has been sentenced to 45 months of county jail after a jury found him guilty of misdemeanor domestic battery against…

Residential customers of Long Beach’s gas utility have the lowest natural gas bills in the State of California, thanks mainly to conservation efforts that have seen the average household natural…

The Fourth of July can be a frightening time for animals, with the loud sounds of firecrackers and fireworks often sending pets scurrying out of the house or yard in…

In an effort to ensure the health and well-being of residents, and preserve the value and livability of Long Beach neighborhoods, the City has implemented a new Saturday hotline to address…

Yesterday, June 25th, 2015, the Long Beach Police Department Drug Investigations Section served a search warrant on a residence resulting in the seizure of several pounds of illegal narcotics and…

With the 4th of July holiday fast approaching, the Long Beach Police and Fire Departments would like to remind residents and visitors that all fireworks, including those marked “Safe and…

Mayor Robert Garcia, Councilman Dee Andrews, and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine invite residents to the grand opening of Jenni Rivera Memorial Park, on Thursday, July 2, at…

Last night the Long Beach City Council agreed to collaborate with the Microsoft Corporation to bring Digital Alliance programs to the City and its residents.  Partnering with local governments, Microsoft…

A female 21 identified as Alica Faith Tood of Signal Hill was found shot to death around 1:13 a.m Wednesday in an alley on 1100 block of E. 21st Street. When officers…

June 17 & 18 5:30pm to 9:00pm Belmont Shore’s most popular event is a summer long “taste of Belmont Shore”, with over 45 restaurants offering the best of their menus.…

A Long Beach police officer was shot and suffered non-life threatening injuries after an encounter with a suspect at an apartment complex Sunday. An investigation was underway. Officers were called…

Update (6/3/2015): Audio file related to officer involved shooting On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, an officer involved shooting occurred in the 4600 block of East 15th Street, Long Beach. The…

  Today, the Long Beach Water Department reports that residents and businesses broke a new conservation record for the month of May. The city used about 4,280 acre-feet of water…

Two large community festivals, concerts, skate and BMX expos, art exhibits, petting zoos and bands playing on restaurant patios are just some of the entertainment and activities planned for the…

On Wednesday 5/27/15, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of East 15th Street to assist Long Beach Fire Dept. LBFD requested our assistance with an intoxicated…

Beginning on Thursday, May 21, several U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18 aircraft are scheduled to operate at Long Beach Airport (LGB) through the Memorial Day Weekend. Daily operations at LGB…

On Saturday, May 16, 2015, the Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Saturation Patrol from 7:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m.  During the eight-hour…

Mayor Robert Garcia announced today that Long Beach has hired its first Innovation Team (i-team), funded by a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, to design and implement solutions that improve the…

South Los Angeles CHP recently received several reports of a Honda Accord dark in color, with a Caucasian male in his forties engaging in numerous occurrences of road rage. These…

In an effort to bring up-to-date the regulations that govern taxis and new ride share services, the Long beach City Council last night directed staff to develop a pilot program…

Long Beach State travels to the AVCA National Championships this week, as the 49ers return to the team competition after a one-year absence. The 49ers begin the tournament on Friday,…