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Weekend Roadwork Alert: Shoemaker Bridge Work Set to Slow 710 Freeway Traffic

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Weekend Roadwork Alert: Shoemaker Bridge Work Set to Slow 710 Freeway Traffic

 

A project to demolish ramps connecting the Shoemaker Bridge to the North Harbor area will result in temporary closures on three consecutive weekends in September, first of the northbound 710 Freeway, then the Shoemaker Bridge itself and finally the southbound 710.

The three weekend closures are scheduled from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:

  • Sept. 11-14: Northbound 710, Ocean Boulevard to Anaheim Street
  • Sept. 18-21: Shoemaker Bridge
  • Sept. 25-28: Southbound 710, Anaheim Street to Pico Avenue

Except during the Sept. 18-21 closure, motorists may still access the Shoemaker Bridge from West Seventh Street, West Third Street, West Ocean Boulevard and West Shoreline Drive, east of the Los Angeles River.

The port hosted two outreach meetings regarding the temporary closures earlier this year. A final public meeting to spread awareness of the work will be held from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center at Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach 90810. A presentation by the project team will be followed by an open house. RSVP at polb.com/shoemakerRSVP. Requests for translation must be received by Wednesday, Aug. 21. Contact Alice Castellanos at 562-283-7720 or alice.castellanos@polb.com for translation or assistance registering for the event. Comuníquese con Alice Castellanos al 562-283-7720 o alice.castellanos@polb.com antes del miércoles 21 de agosto para obtener servicios de interpretación o asistencia con el registro.

The ramps that will be demolished have been closed since May. Drivers are already using alternate routes, including Willow Street, Pacific Coast Highway, Anaheim Street, Ocean Boulevard and the Queensway Bridge.

Detour information:

Generally, detour routes will be available through the Port and downtown Long Beach for cars via Ocean Boulevard and Anaheim Street. Trucks will be detoured via Alameda Street and the Terminal Island Freeway. Signs will be placed throughout affected areas to direct motorists.

Sept. 11-14 northbound 710 Freeway weekend closure detours

Cars:

Drivers traveling north or south on Pico Avenue and north on Harbor Scenic Drive will be detoured onto Ocean Boulevard. Those wanting to access the northbound 710 Freeway will be directed north on Long Beach Boulevard, then west on Anaheim Street to access the onramp. Within the Harbor District, detour signs will guide Port and Terminal Island traffic around the closure via Alameda Street and the Terminal Island Freeway/State Route 103.

Trucks:

Trucks traveling on Pier A Way, Pier B Street and Harbor Scenic Drive will be directed to turn west on Anaheim Street. Those traveling in San Pedro on Pacific Avenue/John S. Gibson Boulevard will be directed to turn east on Harry Bridges Boulevard, then north on Alameda Street and east onto East 220th Street to reach the southbound 405 Freeway.

Sept. 18-21 Shoemaker Bridge weekend closure detours

Cars and trucks:

Motorists will be able to access both directions of the 710 Freeway at Anaheim Street.

Sept. 25-28 southbound 710 weekend closure detours

Cars:

Drivers traveling on the southbound 710 will exit at Shoreline Drive and connect to eastbound Broadway, then head south on Magnolia Avenue and west onto Ocean Boulevard to access the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge. Drivers traveling east on Pacific Coast Highway and Anaheim Street will pass the closed 710 onramps and head south on Long Beach Boulevard to westbound Ocean Boulevard to access the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge.

Trucks:

Trucks traveling south on the 710 will be directed to travel west on the northbound 405, or exit at westbound Pacific Coast Highway, connecting to southbound State Route 103 and onto southbound Alameda Street to access the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge. To route around possible Vincent Thomas Bridge closures on the same weekend, trucks traveling south on the 405 will have the option of either exiting directly onto Alameda Street or heading onto the southbound 110 Freeway and exiting at westbound Harry Bridges Boulevard to connect with Alameda Street. Trucks traveling north on Pacific Avenue in San Pedro will be directed to John S. Gibson Boulevard and then eastbound Harry Bridges Boulevard to connect with Alameda Street.

Details:View a fact sheet regarding the closures. For more information, visit polb.com/shoemaker.

We Can Lose, But We Cannot Be Defeated

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We Can Lose, But We Cannot Be Defeated

By Victor Kravchuk, Aug. 12

Yesterday my wife asked what I would like to receive for my birthday

I couldn’t answer that question that came through a screen from a distant country, the way my family life has become and that already seems strangely normal.

The obvious answer would bevictory, of course.

Next year I turn forty. It does not seem much, but it has been enough to understand one reality of life that is hard to ignore.

Life gives us many more losses than victories.

There is a word we use very carefully in Ukraine.

Defeat.

We need to remember that losing and being defeated are different things.

This generation of Ukrainians has spent years showing the world how much people can resist when their existence is threatened, and I have written about our courage so many times here.

I have written that we will win.

I think I also need to write about losing.

Read more at https://substack.com/@viktorkravchuk

Building a San Pedro for All

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Building a San Pedro for All

 

HACLA and One San Pedro are applying for The Transformative Climate Communities Grant, a grant up to $27.5 millions dollars also known as TCC, to help build the next phase of the One San Pedro plan. It gives money to neighborhoods to build things like new affordable homes, parks, safer streets, cleaner air, and community spaces.

One San Pedro has many ideas for projects including tree plantings, home improvements, electric bikes, green alleys and pedestrian improvements. It needs community members to decide what your community needs most.

Join a community meeting to share your ideas and vote in person.

Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20 and 10 to 11:30 a.m., Aug. 22

Details: 213.474.0874; www.onesanpedro.org

Venue: Rancho San Pedro social hall, 275 W 1st St, San Pedro

Sen. Gonzalez Bill Restricting Military-Style Weapons Advances to Assembly Vote

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Sen. Gonzalez Bill Restricting Military-Style Weapons Advances to Assembly Vote

SACRAMENTO — Sen. Lena Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) legislation Senate Bill (SB) 937 passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee today, clearing a key committee before a vote on the Assembly Floor. SB 937 aims to protect communities from the dangerous use of military-style weapons in immigration enforcement and crowd control scenarios.

Flash-bang grenades are explosive pyrotechnic devices originally developed for military use that can be deployed by hand or as projectiles. They produce a blinding flash of light, sudden loud noise, blast overpressure, and in some cases disperse rubber shrapnel or balls. Explosive breaching charges, including detonating cords, sheet explosives, and shaped charges, can be used to forcibly enter buildings by destroying doors, windows, or other barriers. Although these devices are often classified as “less lethal,” they pose a significant danger to the public and to peace officers when used improperly or deployed in an unsafe manner.

Concerns about the use of flash-bang devices and explosive breaching charges are underscored by documented incidents showing just how dangerous these weapons can be. In July 2025, the Los Angeles Times reported about multiple people who suffered serious injuries involving less-lethal weapons. Among them was Sergio Espejo, who described running down the street, bleeding and calling for help after a flash-bang device struck him, severely injuring his hand. He later underwent emergency surgery and had an index finger amputated.

In Huntington Park, a family experienced the trauma and terror of these weapons inside their own home when federal agents used an explosive breaching charge to blow open a door and window while the mother was sleeping with her baby—her two children who were inside were ages six and one. The mother recalled acting quickly to move her baby out of harm’s way as the explosion went off and getting both children on the ground for cover.

Senate Bill (SB) 937 would place strong restrictions on the use of flash-bang grenades and explosive breaching charges by law enforcement, including during immigration enforcement operations, while establishing stronger safety, training, and accountability standards for their use.

Details: https://bit.ly/SB937-FactSheet

The bill now advances to the Assembly Floor, bringing it one step closer to the Governor’s desk.

$236 Million Secured in Bond Financing for La Brea Tar Pits Reimagine Project

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$236 Million Secured in Bond Financing for La Brea Tar Pits Reimagine Project

 

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom Aug. 14 announced that the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank or IBank closed a $236.03 million revenue bond, providing the needed financing for the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Foundation to primarily support the La Brea Tar Pits Reimagine Project.

Located in Hancock Park in Los Angeles, the La Brea Tar Pits is one of the world’s most significant fossil sites and a leading destination for scientific research and public education.

Bond proceeds will support improvements to the 13-acre site, including the addition of the new Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research, a new entrance along Wilshire Boulevard, an expanded theater, visible fossil preparation and collections areas, and new indoor and outdoor learning spaces for students and community organizations.

In addition to advancing scientific research and education, the project is expected to generate approximately 2,270 jobs, including 1,460 construction jobs, and approximately $188 million in labor income.

New Filmmakers LA Student Mentorship Program Has Spots Open for September

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New Filmmakers LA Student Mentorship Program Has Spots Open for September

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ Student Mentorship Program (NFMLA) is now accepting applications for its upcoming sessions at South Park Center in DTLA, and students can be part of this experience.

Upcoming Sessions

  • Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. / 8 spots remaining for this session

The NFMLA Student Mentorship Program provides Los Angeles County high school students with exclusive access to the entertainment industry through immersive, hands-on learning experiences led by working professionals.

Students don’t just learn about careers in entertainment, they experience them firsthand.

Participants will explore a variety of roles, including:

  • Cinematography
  • Directing
  • Lighting
  • Sound Recording
  • Production Management
  • Film & Television Development
  • Marketing
  • Distribution
  • Film Criticism
  • And many more careers behind the scenes.

Students work alongside filmmakers, learn professional set etiquette, ask questions, build industry connections, and gain a deeper understanding of how movies, television, and digital media are made.

Every Student Receives

  • A completely free one-day mentorship experience
  • Hands-on learning with entertainment professionals
  • Snacks and beverages
  • A complimentary one-year NFMLA Membership with access to monthly film festivals and exclusive industry events
  • Opportunities to volunteer and apply for internships with NFMLA
  • An IMDb credit as a Production Assistant
  • An invitation to our annual Student Recognition Ceremony, where participants receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles at an iconic Hollywood studio lot

What You Need to Do

If you know students who are passionate about storytelling, filmmaking, television, media, or simply curious about careers in entertainment, NFML:A asks you to share this opportunity with them.

Apply here:

https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/student-mentorship-program/

Because space is limited, applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Once accepted, students should regularly monitor their email and respond promptly to reserve their spot.

UPDATE: LBPD Seeks Assistance: At-Risk Missing Person Paul Anthony Carbullido Jr

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UPDATE: LBPD Seeks Assistance: At-Risk Missing Person Paul Anthony Carbullido Jr

Updated on Aug. 17:
On August 17, 2026 at-risk missing person Paul Anthony Carbullido Jr. was located alive and well by the United States Coast Guard two nautical miles from the Seal Beach Pier.

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating 53-year-old at-risk missing person Paul Anthony Carbullido Jr.

On Aug. 16,about 7 p.m., Paul Anthony Carbullido, Jr. was last seen in the Pacific Ocean, east of the Queens Gate Entrance Channel in Long Beach, CA after separating from a personal watercraft.

Description of Paul Anthony Carbullido Jr.
Age: 53
Hair color: Red
Eye Color: Hazel
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 280 lbs
Sex: Male
Race: White
Clothing: Long black shirt, long black basketball shorts, black sandals
Jewelry: N/A
Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Stomach:”Carbullido”, Left shoulder: “Pic of a wolf”, Upper back: “Los Angeles Lakers logo”, Chest “Various skulls.”
Possible Destination: Unknown
Medical Alerts: N/A

Anyone with information regarding this missing person is urged to call the LBPD missing persons detail at 562-570-7246 or LBPD Dispatch at 562-435-6711 or anonymously a 1-800-222-8477, www.LAcrimestoppers.org.

Free Workshops Provide Expert Guidance on International Trade

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Free Workshops Provide Expert Guidance on International Trade

 

The Port of Long Beach is launching a new series of trade workshops at no charge to educate small- and medium-sized companies interested in getting into the business of importing and exporting.

“TradeForward @POLB” is aimed at creating economic opportunities for Southern California companies wanting to expand their international reach. Each monthly workshop will be in person at the port administration building and will feature a different trade-related topic.

Participants may attend the workshops that interest them most. Registration is required; use the links below to register for each workshop. Topics include:

The workshops will end with a complimentary lunch at noon. Parking is also included.

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Details: Contact Mechelle Ngin, business development manager, at Mechelle.Ngin@polb.com.

Venue: Port of Long Beach Administration Building, 415 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach

Murder Investigation and Arrest – Redondo Ave. LB

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Murder Investigation and Arrest – Redondo Ave. LB

 

LONG BEACH — The Long Beach Police Department has arrested a suspect for the murder of a female adult, following an Aug. 11, incident that occurred in the 1400 block of Redondo Avenue.

On Aug. 11, about 3:06 a.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of Redondo Avenue regarding a death investigation.

Upon arrival, officers located a female adult with a gunshot wound. Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded and determined the victim deceased.

The victim was identified as Suzette Aparijo, a 48-year-old resident of Hawaiian Gardens.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene. Through their investigation, detectives determined a male adult suspect was responsible for Aparijo’s death. The suspect was identified as Juan Antonio Cruz, a 45-year-old resident of Long Beach. Cruz was arrested and booked at the Long Beach City Jail for murder. Bail was set at $2,000,000.

Detectives determined Cruz and Aparijo were in a dating relationship. The motive and circumstances remain under investigation.

Detectives will present the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office for filing consideration.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact homicide detectives Thai and Contreras at 562 570-7244 or anonymously at 800-222-8477; www.lacrimestoppers.org.

Port of Los Angeles Approves $66.5M for New Parking and Road Improvements Along Waterfront

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Port of Los Angeles Approves $66.5M for New Parking and Road Improvements Along Waterfront

 

LOS ANGELES — Aug. 13, 2026 – The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved $66.5 million in construction contracts for the Port of Los Angeles to add new permanent parking and expanded road infrastructure along the LA Waterfront, the host site for sailing competitions during the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The Harbor Boulevard and 22nd Street project will develop a 17.5-acre parking area that will feature up to 2,100 new parking stalls. The new parking lot will include a public restroom, pedestrian walkways connecting to Harbor Boulevard and Miner Street, and a trolley stop.

Another portion of Harbor Boulevard will be reconfigured and expanded under the project. As one of the main thoroughfares along the LA Waterfront in San Pedro, the popular roadway will be expanded to two travel lanes in each direction from the S.P. Slip to 22nd Street. A landscaped, scenic pedestrian walkway will be added to this section as part of the project.

The construction contract was awarded to general contractor Griffith Company. Work on the project is expected to begin this November and be completed by January 2028.

In a separate action, the Harbor Commission also approved a $3.7 million construction contract to add a restroom building and shade structures on the west end of Wilmington Waterfront Park. Work by project contractor CALTEC Corp. is expected to start this fall and be completed in early 2028.

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