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Long Beach protesters continue to march for George Floyd against police brutality and systematic racism
“Why is protest necessary for putting blatant murderers in prison?” read the sign behind local experimental punk-rock band…
People’s Budget to be released Tuesday, June 16, includes proposal to defund police
A coalition of organizations in Long Beach is releasing its annual People’s Budget next Tuesday, June 16 before…
With protesters outside the Civic Chambers calling for police abolition, Long Beach City Council approves new ‘Framework’ to address systemic racism in Long Beach
At its June 9 meeting, the Long Beach City Council passed new measures that they say will provide…
LB City Council to vote on destruction of police misconduct records
Update: The agenda item concerned with police record destruction has been removed from next week’s Long Beach City…
Two people in custody in fatal shooting of man in Long Beach
A man and a woman were in custody Wednesday, June 10 in connection with the shooting death of…
Long Beach man facing capital murder charges over death and sexual assault of roommate
🛑 Trigger Warning: The following story contains details pertaining to a sexual assault. A Long Beach man accused…
The Long Beach Police Department suspends use of carotid restraint
The Long Beach Police Department has issued a special order that suspends the use of the carotid restraint,…
Long Beach to offer help for looted businesses, as police review tactics
The Long Beach City Council next week will consider creating a fund to assist businesses that were vandalized…
Fiscal year 2021 budget and rates to be adopted by Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners
The adoption of budget and rates for the Fiscal Year of 2021 will be considered by the Long…
L.B. Port Sees Cargo Increase in May, Still Reeling From COVID-19
Cargo shipments at the Port of Long Beach increased in May as the economic effects of the coronavirus…