Fifth person arrested in killing of 51-year-old Long Beach veteran
Authorities arrested a fifth person in connection with the murder of a Long Beach veteran, indicating ongoing gang-related violence investigations. [ more ]
Tuberculosis outbreak at California hotel to lead to public health emergency
A tuberculosis outbreak in a Long Beach hotel led to a public health emergency declaration, impacting a population with significant barriers to care. [ more ]
WPH Holdings Gains Approval for Long Beach Apartment Tower
WPH Holdings has been approved by the City Council to build a 21-story apartment tower in Long Beach.
The tower will consist of 203 one- and two-bedroom apartments above a fully automated parking garage and will include amenities such as a rooftop pool and fitness center. [ more ]
Cargo traffic jumped at L.A. and Long Beach ports in January, rebounding from labor troubles
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach reported higher cargo traffic in January.
Port officials attribute the increase to shippers shifting cargo to Southern California to avoid attacks on shipping and the Panama Canal bottleneck. [ more ]