Long Beach Post

02/11/2024

Filling out your ballot? We're here to help with our free, nonpartisan voter guide for Long Beach races at lbpost.com/elections.

November 5 is Election Day in Long Beach. Don’t get lost in the noise of the national election. Use our elections portal to learn about a pivotal City Council race and high-impact local measures up for a vote. It’s a free resource we provide as part of our nonprofit mission. Support independent ...

02/11/2024

With Howard Hughes at the controls on Nov. 2, 1947, the flying boat lifted 33 feet off the surface and flew a half-mile at a speed of about 80 mph in 26 seconds before making a perfect landing.

With Hughes at the controls and a crew of 29, the flying boat lifted 33 feet off the surface and flew a half-mile at a speed of about 80 mph in 26 seconds before making a perfect landing.

02/11/2024

It's easier than ever to cast your ballot this weekend. If you need help understanding the local measures, check out our nonpartisan voter guide at lbpost.com/elections.

02/11/2024

Four people had to be hospitalized after rescuers got them to a nearby dock, according to the LBFD.

01/11/2024

Long Beach could serve as a model for diverting homeless and mentally ill people into treatment before they land behind bars.

Long Beach could serve as a model for diverting homeless and mentally ill people into treatment before they land in jail.

01/11/2024

Police said the suspected attacker was another homeless man, but the motive remains unknown.

01/11/2024

Police said the boy was near 14th Street Park when he heard gunshots and realized he'd been wounded.

01/11/2024

Just a few days left to fill out your ballot! Our nonpartisan voter guide at lbpost.com/elections can help you with all the local races.

Daryl Supernaw upended the political paradigm when he beat Herlinda Chico in 2015. They're going head-to-head once again.

01/11/2024

The new route means travelers headed out of Long Beach can now fly directly to the D.C. area.

01/11/2024

Don't miss the parade on Pine tomorrow!

The parade will bring the party to Pine Avenue before kicking off a two-day festival at Marina Green Park.

01/11/2024

Caltrans considered keeping the bridge partially open but decided shutting it down completely was the fastest, safest option. Detours are still being worked out.

01/11/2024

The man has been seeking resentencing, arguing the off-duty deputy wasn't acting as a peace officer at the time of the killing.

31/10/2024

For the 50th anniversary, organizers will include a first-ever Historic Formula Exhibition, which pits cars from three eras of open-wheel racing against one another.

31/10/2024

See our nonpartisan voter guide for local races at lbpost.com/elections

The city currently has a hiring crisis, with record-high vacancies, leading to a heated debate about how to fix it.

31/10/2024

Californians are heading east to knock on doors ahead of the 2024 election. Democrats in particular are sending busloads of volunteers to Arizona and Nevada.

31/10/2024

Owned by a local family, the Downtown staple is headed into its fourth decade — and second Olympics.

31/10/2024

There's a spooky fairy tale that pops up each Halloween in East Long Beach. Our latest Haunted Long Beach video tells the story of Fairbrook Manor.

With handcrafted blood, decorations scrounged from estate sales and an extravagant backstory, the Fairbrook Manor haunted house is drawing crowds to Long Beach.

31/10/2024

A woman was found fatally stabbed in Bellflower, and a male adult relative was arrested for allegedly killing her, authorities said today. Deputies were called at 8:53 p.m. Wednesday to the 9600 block of Rose Street, west of Bellflower Boulevard, where they found the victim, who died at the scene, a...

30/10/2024

A judge said the evidence was “overwhelming” and that the suspect “smirked” when he saw video evidence presented Wednesday at a court hearing.

A judge said the evidence was “overwhelming” and that the suspect “smirked” when he saw video evidence presented Wednesday at a preliminary hearing.

30/10/2024

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Measure LB would help shore up the city budget by ending a tax exemption for two power plants on the far eastern side of Long Beach.

30/10/2024

If you're looking for somewhere to take the kids this Halloween, we've got some great options — plus some stellar performances.

30/10/2024

The owner of the building at Pine Avenue and First Street has submitted plans to renovate the structure into residential units, including affordable housing.

30/10/2024

Police said the victim and suspect were acquaintances, but they're still trying to determine a motive for the killing.

29/10/2024

The Wicked Wolf is already a nightlife staple. Starting on Halloween, it will transform into a tea and coffee house during the day.

29/10/2024

Police said the man was on Cherry just north of Retro Row when the robber approached and shot him.