Long Beach

The Long Beach Unified School District is seeking a new operator for the WRAP after-school program after the city of Long Beach decided to withdraw to save costs, risking layoffs for over 80 employees. The program, which has been city-run since 2002, provides free services to students across seven schools.

A Long Beach ice cream vendor is recovering from serious injuries after being assaulted near the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier on the 4th of July. The assault has left him unable to work.

A $20,000 reward has been approved for information leading to the arrest of a man suspected of killing a father and his 3-year-old daughter in a hit-and-run crash in Long Beach four years ago. The reward was proposed by L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn and approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

L.A. County officials have reestablished a $20,000 reward to find a man suspected of causing a fatal crash in Long Beach that killed a father and daughter. The suspect is accused of crashing into an apartment, resulting in the deaths.

L.A. County offers a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man suspected of killing a father and daughter in a Long Beach crash. County officials have reestablished the reward for the individual accused of causing the fatal crash.

A driver was killed when their vehicle collided with a wall and overturned on the 710 Freeway in Long Beach just after midnight. The incident occurred in the southbound lanes near Long Beach Boulevard, and investigators have not determined the cause of the crash.

Long Beach is planning budget cuts to address a multi-million dollar deficit, with public input opportunities through five community meetings in August 2026. The city will release its proposed 2027 budget in late July, followed by hearings and deliberations involving the City Council and Budget Oversight Committee.

The Sea Voyager crude oil tanker is anchored off the Port of Long Beach in California following a near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a global fuel shortage and rising prices.

The downtown Long Beach shopping area has been sold to a high-profile buyer. The waterfront centerpiece is set for a major reset.

Asian refiners are offering oil cargoes to the US due to a growing oil glut. Oil tankers are currently anchored off the coast of Long Beach, California.

The Sea Voyager crude oil tanker is anchored off the Port of Long Beach in California amid a global fuel shortage caused by the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Consumers are facing rising fuel prices due to the crisis.

The city of Long Beach has reported California's first human case of West Nile virus this summer, according to health officials. This marks the initial instance of the virus in the state during the current season.

Long Beach confirmed California's first human case of West Nile virus this year. The patient was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness but is recovering at home. The virus is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, with no vaccine or treatment available, and health officials recommend precautions like insect repellent and removing standing water.

A family member reported to police that their loved one entered the ocean off Long Beach on Wednesday night and has not returned to shore. Authorities are conducting a search for the missing individual.

Police in Long Beach are seeking public assistance to identify a hit-and-run driver who left a woman injured in a May 24 crash. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. at East 2nd Street, with video showing a dark-colored SUV involved.

A motorist crashed an SUV into a Long Beach home, hospitalizing two people and displacing several residents. The incident occurred near East Bort Street and Long Beach Boulevard, prompting police and firefighter responses.

Cyclists in Beverly will participate in the 100-kilometer Pat Mac Ride to raise funds for pediatric brain tumor research and honor Patrick McNamara, a local teen who died in 2011 after battling cancer. The event, organized by Pat Mac’s Pack, has raised over $4 million since its inception and supports research at Lurie Children’s Hospital while providing financial aid to affected families.

A suspect, Bobby Rollins Jr., was arrested in a 36-year-old kidnapping and robbery case in Oxnard, Southern California. DNA testing led authorities to identify the 55-year-old Long Beach resident as the suspect.

A Long Beach family's beloved parrot was stolen by thieves on June 5 around 3 a.m. Security cameras captured hooded suspects breaking into the home on Cortner Avenue and taking the bird from its cage. Owner Randi Winter is seeking help to recover the animal.

Military helicopters, simulated gunfire, and flash grenades caused disturbances in Pasadena, Long Beach, and other Los Angeles-area suburbs this week. The training exercises, described as 'Apocalypse Now'-style, have raised concerns among residents.

A family in Long Beach is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the return of a 30-year-old pet parrot that was stolen from their home. The reward is being provided to encourage the recovery of the bird.

Late-night military training exercises caused disturbances in Long Beach and City of Industry neighborhoods overnight, with residents reporting sounds of helicopters, simulated gunfire, and explosions.

A woman was struck and killed by a 19-year-old driver while crossing Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach on June 3 at approximately 4:50 a.m. The incident occurred at the crosswalk of Pacific Coast Highway and Pacific Avenue, where the pedestrian had walked against a red light.

Long Beach has approved increased fines and potential jail time for individuals setting off illegal fireworks. The decision aims to enforce stricter penalties for such violations.

A U.S. military raid at an abandoned Long Beach hotel was part of urban warfare exercises in the Los Angeles area. The training occurred at the Golden State Hotel on Pacific Coast Highway near Deer Drive shortly after midnight, involving multiple military helicopters.

A military helicopter training exercise occurred in the City of Industry on Thursday night, involving the Puente Hills Mall and simulated weapons fire. Similar exercises were reported in other Southern California communities, with officials warning residents about potential noise and activity.

Muni Tobacco Bonds have experienced their first-ever default as smoking rates decline. Long Beach, New York, is known for fiscal mismanagement despite its popular attractions like the West End bars and boardwalk.

Ballots were found burned and a voting center in Long Beach was vandalized, which Los Angeles County officials suggest could be acts of election interference ahead of the June 2 primary election.

Ballots were found burned in an official drop box, and a voting center in Long Beach was vandalized, which Los Angeles County officials describe as potential acts of election interference ahead of the June 2 primary election.

Two people were stabbed hours apart in Long Beach, prompting police to search for a suspect and investigate a potential connection between the incidents. A woman was injured in one of the random stabbings.

Election officials are investigating possible election interference after mail-in ballots were burned in a downtown Los Angeles drop box and a vote center in Long Beach was vandalized. Officials confirmed fire damage to ballots and unspecified vandalism, with police notified and voting operations continuing uninterrupted.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for his alleged role in the murder of another 15-year-old boy in Long Beach. The incident occurred on May 28 near Cedar Avenue and Plymouth Street.

A kitten was rescued from a car engine in Long Beach by the fire department, as shown in a video posted on their Facebook page.

Long Beach has legalized Micro-Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs), allowing renters to operate food businesses from their homes. This includes examples like Steak Freaks, a supper club offering multi-course meals in a residential setting, and supports economic opportunities for diverse entrepreneurs, with 79% of operators being people of color and 70% women.

Long Beach city leaders defend the leadership of the Homeless Bureau despite criticism over oversight failures, a $24 million contract with a later-fired provider, a failed tiny home project, and rising homelessness. City Manager Tom Modica and Mayor Rex Richardson express confidence in the bureau's response to controversies, while some council members acknowledge concerns about contracting oversight.

A violent wrong-way driver crash on the Gerald Desmond Bridge in Long Beach's 710 Freeway left two people hospitalized overnight. The incident occurred just after 12:30 a.m. Monday in the southbound lanes, as reported by California Highway Patrol Officer Garcia.

A man was killed and two women were injured in a shooting that occurred just after midnight on Sunday in the 3200 block of Caspian Avenue in Long Beach. Arriving officers found all three victims with gunshot wounds to the upper body.

A 4-year-old child is in critical but stable condition after falling from the fifth floor of Urban Village Apartments in Long Beach on May 20. The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. at the apartment building located in the 1000 block of Long Beach Boulevard.

Nearly 30,000 gallons of undisinfected sewage water was accidentally dumped into Reynold's Channel in Long Beach, creating a dark-colored sludge. The incident represents an environmental contamination event affecting a Long Island waterway.

An 8-year-old boy was struck and killed by a driver in Long Beach on May 16. The incident occurred near Paramount Boulevard and 56th Street around 4:40 p.m. A preliminary investigation revealed that a male driver in a Honda Civic was traveling southbound on Paramount Boulevard.