Long Beach

An eight-mile gap downtown remains on the L.A. River bike path, presenting a significant 'billion-dollar problem.' Completion of this path would eventually allow cyclists to ride from the western San Fernando Valley all the way to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River.

A planned bike path along the Los Angeles River could potentially connect the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach. However, an eight-mile downtown gap remains, which has a ballooning price tag.

A suspect was arrested after a 38-year-old man was found shot to death in Long Beach. The suspected gunman, Lefulefu Kaio Pasa Jr., 29, of Long Beach, was identified by police.

David Granado Jr., a San Jose native, suffered a traumatic and ultimately fatal brain injury at the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach on July 26. The incident occurred during an event attended with his girlfriend, brother, and friends, as detailed in a verified GoFundMe.

Long Beach plans to lay off over 260 city employees and cut 200 vacant positions across departments like police, fire, and homeless services to address a $58 million budget shortfall. The 2026-27 fiscal year budget includes new initiatives but emphasizes cuts due to rising costs, legal payouts, and reduced tax revenue.

Ari, a Magellanic penguin chick, made his debut at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach after hatching in May. He is the first chick raised at the aquarium in eight years and the offspring of two penguins rescued in Brazil in 2010. The event highlights a conservation effort through a cooperative breeding program to maintain genetic diversity.

Long Beach is constructing a large sand wall to protect against rising ocean tides and massive waves threatening the California coast. The defensive structure is being built as part of efforts to mitigate coastal erosion and flooding risks.

JetZero, a Long Beach-based company, has received a $3 billion investment to begin production of its Z4 aircraft, which aims to compete with Boeing's wide-body 767 plane capable of seating 181 to 375 passengers.

California Food Trucks in Long Beach has spent 15 years converting vans and commercial trucks into mobile kitchens. The company is a key location for food truck creation.

California Food Trucks in Long Beach has spent 15 years converting vans and commercial trucks into mobile kitchens. The business serves as a hub for creating food trucks.

A 72-year-old driver was killed after crashing off a Long Beach bridge and submerging his Toyota Tundra into the water below. The incident occurred on July 22 near Studebaker Road and Loynes Drive around 4:20 a.m.

A Long Beach man was arrested by Pasadena Police after allegedly threatening a resident with a knife and wooden pole during a confrontation on North Oakland Avenue. The suspect, James Willard, was detained by officers responding to the altercation.

Pasadena’s Public Health Department has reorganized from six to four divisions to improve collaboration and align with available resources. The city is one of only three in California with a city-run health department, alongside Long Beach and Berkeley.

The city of Long Beach will withdraw $27 million from emergency and operating reserves to address financial shortfalls caused by declining tax revenue, rising expenses, and underperforming funds like Measure LB. City officials attribute the crisis to reduced utility and airport revenues, losses in federal grants for the Health Department, and increased labor and insurance costs.

A teenage girl survived unscathed after her car was severely damaged in a drag racing crash in Long Beach, California. The incident left her vehicle described as 'a piece of metal' but she emerged without injuries.

Julie Goforth, 63, of Long Beach was found dead in a remote Mojave Desert area six days after she went missing while riding her dirt bike in the El Mirage Dry Lake Off Highway Recreation Area near Adelanto. Authorities confirmed her death.

Julie Goforth, 63, of Long Beach, was found dead in the Mojave Desert six days after she went missing while riding her dirt bike in the El Mirage Dry Lake Off Highway Recreation Area near Adelanto. Authorities confirmed her death.

A 63-year-old Long Beach woman named Julie Goforth was found deceased in the Mojave Desert after vanishing during a dirt bike ride with a friend. San Bernardino County officials confirmed her death following a search in a remote desert area.

A pedestrian was struck by three different vehicles in Long Beach, and none of the drivers stopped. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

High tides and swells in Long Beach, California, have overtopped protective berms, highlighting the impact of natural cycles and human-caused climate change on rising sea levels. Experts predict these extreme tides will become more frequent, with Long Beach projecting sea level rises of up to 7 feet by 2100. The city has increased efforts to build sand berms to protect vulnerable oceanfront areas.

A 63-year-old retiree from Long Beach vanished after a dirt bike ride in the Mojave Desert with a friend. Julie Goforth separated from her companion during the ride and has been missing since Friday.

A 63-year-old Long Beach woman named Julie Goforth went missing while dirt biking with a friend in the Mojave Desert's El Mirage OHV Recreation Area on Friday morning. She turned back to take a break during the ride but has not been seen since.

Two men attempted to rob an off-duty Long Beach Police officer at gunpoint, resulting in a shooting. The officer was not injured, and the suspected robbers remain at-large.

An off-duty officer fired shots at two suspects during a robbery attempt in Long Beach on Sunday. Police reported that the officer was targeted by the suspects as they tried to rob him.

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.