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28 storiesnewest firstlatest September 29, 2026page 1 of 2
Long Beach is importing sand, fixing the boardwalk, and drafting a long‑term plan to guard homes against coastal erosion that has sped up due to a strong El Niño. Rising sea levels and storm activity are driving the increased shoreline loss.
Police request public assistance to identify the driver of a sedan that killed a pedestrian in a September 13 hit‑and‑run on Pacific Avenue in Long Beach.
A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries after a two‑car crash in Long Beach, with one driver fleeing. Police are actively looking for the suspect.
Governor Newsom approved a bill permitting two speed cameras on Long Beach's Pacific Coast Highway, joining five other cities in California's pilot program effective January 1, 2027.
Long Beach's peninsula, still recovering from Hurricane Marie's wave damage in early September, is now expected to be threatened by the approaching Hurricane Polo.
Long Beach officials warn that Hurricane Polo may affect the peninsula after extensive wave damage from Hurricane Marie earlier in September. The city remains on alert and urges residents to stay prepared as the new storm approaches.
Long Beach officials announced a major expansion of protected bike lanes, driven by rising traffic deaths and building on a bicycle master plan adopted 25 years ago.
Long Beach has activated speed cameras on city streets, with fines of $50 to $500 for drivers who exceed speed limits, as part of a plan to reduce speeding.
The northbound 710 Freeway between Ocean Boulevard and Anaheim Street will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, September 11, through 5 a.m. Monday, September 14, to allow demolition of three Shoemaker Bridge ramps, the first of three planned weekend shutdowns by the Port of Long Beach.
Long Beach is gathering detailed data on the leaders of homeless service providers and updating contracts to improve oversight after identifying problems with existing agencies.
High surf from Storm Marie breached berms in Long Beach and Seal Beach on September 7, 2026, flooding homes and leaving debris in coastal neighborhoods.
An adult pedestrian was killed after a hit‑and‑run vehicle struck them on Metro tracks and a train subsequently hit the victim at a Long Beach intersection on September 5. Police are investigating the fleeing driver while confirming the fatal sequence of events.
An adult pedestrian was killed after a hit‑and‑run vehicle struck them on Metro tracks and a light‑rail train subsequently hit them at Long Beach Boulevard and East 23rd Street on September 5, 2026. Police are investigating the driver who fled the scene.
N.O.W. Church in Long Beach will hold a free Grandparents Day celebration on September 13, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., honoring grandparents and families as part of the nationwide holiday.
Long Beach crews and the Marine Safety Bureau started building a sand berm and staging sandbags on September 4 to protect homes and businesses from the high surf and flooding expected from Tropical Storm Marie.
A shooting on Aquarium Way early on September 1 prompted a police pursuit that temporarily closed the northbound 710 Freeway in Long Beach, leaving three victims—two hospitalized and one treated on scene.
Long Beach’s FY2027 budget proposal seeks to close a $58.2 million deficit by cutting 483 city jobs and raising salaries for the mayor, city manager, council members and department heads.
A video shows e‑bike riders entering Long Beach's 91 Freeway, creating a hazardous situation and adding to ongoing safety concerns about risky e‑bike maneuvers on Southern California roads.
A fire in an underground electrical vault on August 24, 2026, knocked out power to more than 20,000 Long Beach homes and businesses, initially affecting over 25,000 customers. Southern California Edison is working to restore service while investigating the cause.
Veterans Stadium in Long Beach will be demolished on August 23, 2026 to make way for a modern sports complex, preserving the site’s legacy while updating athletic facilities for the community.
