Long Beach

Long Beach “downtown recovery” tour stop skimps on specifics, follow-up

  “Downtowns are struggling right now,” said State Assemblymember Matt Haney (San Francisco) while visiting Long Beach last month on…

12 months ago

Bass, Garcia won’t discuss McDonnell’s vetting process, record as LBPD chief

In Jim McDonnell’s half-decade as chief of the Long Beach Police Department, settlements and jury findings related to excessive force…

12 months ago

Insisting on Relevance, Urgently

Carr was a local. He rode the bus on PCH from his home in South Laguna to Cal State Long…

12 months ago

Murder Investigation – 2nd Street and the San Gabriel River LB

Homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a female adult that occurred on Dec. 8, in the area of 2nd St., and the San Gabriel River.  About…

12 months ago

CALTRANS To Host Second Traffic Management Plan Meeting For VTB Deck Replacement Project

The purpose of forming the task force is to gather input from the public, stakeholders, and motorists on forming plans…

12 months ago

Long Beach Highlights: $1M Secured for LBCC Student Housing, City Honors Transgender Day of Remembrance

The funding will support the development of a mixed-use complex with affordable student housing, a large multipurpose community room, study…

12 months ago

He Didn’t Win Here

California, on the whole, voted in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic ticket. From the vote turnout…

1 year ago

Long Beach Health Dept. Secures $8M to provide Services Nonviolent Offenders

Funding comes from state savings generated by the implementation of Prop 47, which reduced certain low-level drug and property crimes…

1 year ago

Port Briefs: POLB Sponsorships Approved and New Funding Propels Pier Wind Terminal

The awards support a diverse group of community nonprofits centered on the environment, education, social justice, the arts and historic…

1 year ago

St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach Earns Grade A for Safety and Five-Star Specialty Care Ranking

SMMC’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. The Leapfrog hospital safety grade is a letter rating…

1 year ago