Stretch of Ocean Blvd. Near Downtown Long Beach Closes Tonight Through Monday

Long Beach Moves to Ban Music From Parked Ice Cream Trucks

Long Beach Weighs Rules for Musical Ice Cream Trucks

Freeway Closures to Last Through Wednesday

Here's your latest on freeway disruptions impacting the Belmont Shore area.

LB Mayor Marries Same-Sex Couple

Long Beach, home to a sizable gay population and one of the largest Pride festivals in the west, saw several of the estimated 500 same-sex marriages in recent days.

Your One-Word Reaction to the High Court's Ruling on Gay Marriage?

Locals react after the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act paves the way for same-sex marriage.

Community Update

Repaving Continues on Belmont Shore's Second Street

Long Beach Transit Names New CEO

Port of Long Beach Okays $1 Billion Budget Including New Bridge

Middle Harbor terminal and Gerald Desmond Bridge are part of $788 million capital improvement plan for 2014. Plenty of new jobs are expected.

Long Beach Man to Stand Trial for Norma Lopez Killing

The teen vanished in 2010 and the case went cold for a year, the prosecutor said, before a murder suspect was arrested as a result of DNA.

Belmont Shore Masseuse Released From Jail

Long Beach Criminal Cases Scheduled for This Week

Major Freeway Closures Return Through Friday

Here's what routes will be offline in the neighborhood.

10th Street Repaving Work to Last Six Weeks

Road work will be underway with lane closures.

Memorial Day Trash and Parking in Long Beach are On and On

Check meters and curbs closely, and rest easy: your trash will be hauled away as usual.

Long Beach Opens Country's First Park Honoring Slain Gay Rights Leader Harvey Milk

Long Beach Murder Arrest $10,000 Reward Renewed

The Board of Supervisors renewed the reward for information leading to the killers of Lashown Fils of Long Beach.

BSN Railyard Approved Despite LBUSD, City Appeal

Long Beach Unified and City Hall opposed the $500 million near-dock rail project as did 500 people who packed L.A. City Hall in protest over environmental and other concerns.

LB Health Dept.: Stay out of Ocean Water Due to Rain

Rainfall, which set a new record, prompted Long Beach officials to warn against entering ocean water due to unhealthy bacterial matter that is washed through urban centers to the sea.

State Court: LB and Locals Can Ban Marijuana Shops

Long Beach and other local governments now have state Supreme Court ruling supporting their power to ban medpot dispensaries. Advocates scoff but City Attorney says it nullifies an Apellate Ruling.

Trial Ordered in Homeless Encampment Murders

Judge finds Friday enough evidence for prosecuting reputed gang members charged with murdering five homeless people at a Long Beach camp near the river.

Long Beach Cuts Worker Hours to Duck Insurance $$

The original report by the Los Angeles Times Thursday focuses on companies and cities that are lowering employee hours to under 30 weekly to avoid having to provide medical insurance.

County Maps Bike Paths and Closures

Long Beach already is cycling away, but now the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has created an interactive map of bicycle paths countywide.

Mega Millions: 5-No. Ticket Bought at LB Gas Station

Each of 2 such tickets lacked the sixth Mega number, pushing the jackpot ever higher Tuesday.

Map: How Bad Is Long Beach Pollution, and Where?

State officials have new figures on every ZIP Code in the state showing which neighborhoods are most at risk from pollution. See how each Patch town ranks using our interactive map below.

Security, Rail Service Increased for Weekend Events

The Boston Marathon bombings has prompted added law enforcement as hundreds of thousands flock to Southern California events, including the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Traffic Director to Speak at Thursday Residents Assn.

Changes are afoot at the intersection of Quincy and 2nd Street, which meet with Livingston Drive.

Long Beach Supervisor Opposes Bill Regulating 'Fracking'

Supervisor Don Knabe opposes Senate Bill 4, which seeks to establish control of the practice but supported previous versions of the bill.

Councilman Hopes to 'Spring Clean' Neighborhoods

District 9 Councilman Steven Neal wants you to report potholes, damaged signs, graffiti and other maintenance issues in your neighborhood.

Long Beach Vigil Marks Gay Marriage Court Hearings

Tonight local organizers are offering a 'dignified' candlelight event to honor what they consider a historic moment in gay rights efforts: the U.S. Supreme Court's hearing of arguments for and against Prop. 8.

Long Beach Vigil Set as High Court Weighs Prop. 8

Same sex marriage will be argued Tuesday and opponents and supporters will stage vigils in numerous cities including Long Beach.

Melody Ross's Shooter Gets New LB Sentencing

Panel grants Tommy Vinson's appeal for a new sentencing hearing on grounds that lower court's sentence amounted to 'cruel and unusual punishment.'

City Breaks Ground on Affordable Senior Housing Project

The apartments help provide low-income seniors with affordable housing options in north Long Beach.

Aging Chittick Field to Get New Life

The Long Beach recreational area will be overhauled with new sports fields and a bike path. a

City Owed $2.4 Million in Business License Fees

An audit found that between $2.4 million and $2.6 million is owed to the City of Long Beach by businesses.

80th Anniversary of Long Beach Quake on Saturday

The City of Long Beach will mark the occasion with a preparedness workshop on Saturday.

City Seeks Input on Violence Prevention

The City of Long Beach will host a public meeting Saturday to discuss crime and violence in the city.

Free Aquarium Admission for District 5 Residents

Resident's of Long Beach's District 5 will get free admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific Wednesday evening thanks to Gerrie Schipske.

Fake Handbags Seized at Port

Officials confiscate counterfeit Hermes handbags.