September 10, 2026

Hurricane Marie Impacts Long Beach Peninsula, Renewing Concerns Over Coastal Flooding

Hurricane Marie Impacts Long Beach Peninsula, Renewing Concerns Over Coastal Flooding Powerful surf brought flooding and damage to a portion of the Peninsula, where residents have dealt with coastal flooding and erosion concerns for years. Published September 10, 2026 Hurricane Marie brought powerful surf and high water to the Long Beach coastline over Labor Day […]

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Long Beach Urges Residents to Prepare for a Major Disaster

Long Beach Urges Residents to Prepare for a Major Disaster City officials are asking residents to make an emergency plan, sign up for alerts and keep enough food, water and other supplies to survive on their own for at least five days. Published September 10, 2026 Long Beach officials are urging residents to prepare now

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Woman Shot and Killed on Long Beach Boulevard

Woman Shot and Killed on Long Beach Boulevard A woman died after being shot along Long Beach Boulevard early Monday morning, with police still working to determine who was responsible and what led to the shooting. Published September 10, 2026 A woman has died after an early-morning shooting on Long Beach Boulevard, marking another deadly

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76-Year-Old Woman Killed After Hit-and-Run Sends Her Into Path of Metro Train in Long Beach

76-Year-Old Woman Killed After Hit-and-Run Sends Her Into Path of Metro Train in Long Beach Police are searching for the driver who struck 76-year-old Song Tate near Long Beach Boulevard and East 23rd Street before fleeing the scene. Tate was subsequently struck by a Metro train and died. Published September 10, 2026 Long Beach police

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Caltrans Plans Dedicated Freeway Lanes for LA28 Olympic Vehicles

Caltrans Plans Dedicated Freeway Lanes for LA28 Olympic Vehicles Parts of Southern California’s freeway and road network will include lanes reserved for authorized Olympic vehicles during the 2028 Games, while regular traffic will be prohibited from using the dedicated lanes. Published September 10, 2026 Southern California drivers could find some freeway and roadway lanes off-limits

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West Nile Virus Cases Surge in Long Beach to Highest Level in 12 Years

West Nile Virus Cases Surge in Long Beach to Highest Level in 12 Years Long Beach has now reported 21 West Nile virus cases in 2026, including 16 hospitalizations, as health officials warn mosquito activity could continue through early fall. Published September 10, 2026 Long Beach is experiencing its highest number of human West Nile

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Long Beach Has Spent $156,200 So Far on Another Downtown Fence

Long Beach Has Spent $156,200 So Far on Another Downtown Fence Another six-figure fence is going up in Downtown Long Beach, this time around the historic Jergins Tunnel, adding to an ongoing conversation about City spending and the use of fencing around public spaces. Published September 10, 2026 The existing fence surrounding the entrance to

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Another Homeless Man Arrested for Murder in Long Beach After Deadly Attack

Another Homeless Man Arrested for Murder in Long Beach After Deadly Attack A man initially arrested following an August assault is now accused of murder after the victim died from his injuries weeks later. Published September 10, 2026 A homeless man has been arrested for murder in Long Beach after a man who was critically

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Long Beach 911 Callers Can Now Receive Text Updates While Waiting for Help

Long Beach 911 Callers Can Now Receive Text Updates While Waiting for Help A new yearlong pilot program sends confirmation messages and, in some cases, updates to Long Beach residents waiting for public safety assistance. Published September 10, 2026 Example of the 9-1-1 call update notifications being tested by the City of Long Beach as

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