Strike: Congressman-elect Lowenthal Supports ILWU

The growing economic effect of a shutdown of the nation's busiest seaport prompted elected officials to urge renewed labor talks. But the newly elected Long Beach-O.C. rep sides with union.

How to Get Tickets to the Inauguration

Constituents should act quickly to request tickets from their congressman or senator for President Obama's Jan. 21 inauguration.

Park Free and Other Holiday Gifts and Happenings

Except this parade weekend, Belmont Shore parking meters will be free throughout weekends in December, and merchants are hosting events to encourage people to shop local this season.

County Foster Kids Recruited as Child Prostitutes

A chilling report says foster children averaging 12-years-old are being recruited from group homes for sex trade. The average life expectancy for these child prostitutes is 18.

Long Beach Port Not Slowed by L.A. Port Strike

75 Members of ILWU's clerical unit shut down the busiest Pier 400 but no work stoppage was reported at Long Beach's part of the nation's busiest shipping basin.

Latest Line-Up for Belmont Shore Christmas Parade

The annual town tradition Saturday night features more than 100 entries including gold medalists, an Angel player, student musicians, cheerleaders and school marching bands galore.

Fog Prompts AQMD Call for No Burn Sunday

The regional air quality agency bans wood burning such as in fireplaces due to unusual weather conditions that have heavy fog trapping pollution, but only west of the Long Beach Freeway.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Long Beach

Twelve stations will be added throughout City-owned parking lots early this 2013.

Ex-Fiance of Accused Dismemberment Killer Jailed

Long Beach woman is jailed on suspicion of being an accessory to murder after former lover's charged with killing a neighbor to raid his bank accounts to pay the couple's wedding bills.

Man Shot on Blue Line Train in Long Beach

Train at a Long Beach station was fired at, with one passenger wounded.

Rapist Gets 21 Years for Attack on Stripper

The Stanton man abducted the lap dancer, beat her up, raped her and threw her in his trunk then drove her to a Long Beach motel.

Long Beach Again Named Top 10 Digital City

The city earns the honor once more after creating new Web sites and improving law enforcement technology.

Man Will Stand Trial for 1977 Murder of Teen Mom, Whose Infant was Left Propped on Her Body

The baby girl was found laying against her 17-year-old mother's body in the attack two days after Christmas, 1977.

Landlord-Parking Commissioners Talk Parklets

Bill Lorbeer and Kurt Schneider, who own Second Street properties and serve as Parking Commissioners, weigh in on the notion of public parking spaces being used for parkletsK.

New Chancellor Wins Points, Requests a Pay Cut

Day after the governor convinces Board of Trustees not to increase student fees, the incoming Cal State University leader asked for a 10% salary reduction, saying, 'I, too, must do my part.'

Parklets Come Up Again: City Wants to Hear Concerns

Long Beach Traffic Engineer to attend parking commission meeting to "learn from the commission any concerns regarding 'parklets' ... specific to the Belmont Shore business district."

$1.25 Million in Stolen Copper Seized at Ports

Large shipment of 6 containers bound for Hong Kong had been stolen from an Arizona mining firm, which flagged the missing copper, Customs and Border Protection announced.

Students Protest at Cal State Board Meeting

Governor was to attend the CSU Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, the first since his Prop. 30 passed, and a student fee hike was agendized. But it was delayed until Wednesday's meeting.

Governor Jerry Brown to Attend CSU Board Meeting

As part of a post-Proposition 30 tour, Brown will be at the board's Long Beach headquarters Tuesday morning though it was not clear whether he'd address agendized student fee hikes.

Long Beach Veteran's Day: Parking, Trash Schedule

The holiday falls on Sunday this year and parking rules may vary because of it, and some government offices will be closed Monday.

Long Beach Courthouse Cost $160 Million Too Much

Legislative Analyst: $490 million courthouse could've been built cheaper but cost estimates 'were based on several assumptions' that are subject to 'uncertainty and interpretation.'

Long Beach Celebrates Veterans Day

Celebrations of American vets, including a parade attended by people from many parts of Southern California, plus details on public school closures on Monday.

SuperLotto Plus Ticket Worth $25,000 Sold in LB

No ticket had the Mega number, but two tickets have five numbers worth $25,000 each. One of them was sold in Long Beach.

WATCH: Election Day in Long Beach: What's Happening Now

A regularly updated round-up around town of what we're seeing at the polls and any last-minute news. And share your poll experience or a photo of yourself with your "I Voted" sticker.

Exercising Our Right to Rock the Vote!

Happiness is rocking the vote with your friends and family in your own neighborhood.

47th Congressional District: Lowenthal Beats DeLong

Democratic state senator defeats Republican Long Beach city councilman in closely watched race for U.S. House of Representatives.

Killer of Aspiring Model Gets Life A Generation Later

Joanne Marie Jones was last seen alive leaving her boyfriend's Long Beach home near Bixby Park in 1985. DNA testing helped solve police cold case.

Long Beach Fire Dept. Expands City’s CERT Program

The expanded Community Service Response Team will include new neighborhood teams and refresher courses for CERT volunteers.

Long Beach Makes List For Being Bike Friendly

Long Beach this year made its way onto the League of American Bicyclists’ list of top bike friendly communities.

One of Winning Lotto Tickets Bought in Long Beach

One lucky ticketholder had the six winning numbers for $13 million SuperLotto Plus, but five others in California with five of six numbers will win $10,792. And one was bought in Long Beach.

Stench Was Likely From Ship Offshore: AQMD

The sulfur-like odor is under probe but investigators responding to 105 complaints theorize that one of 3 petroleum-laden ships moored off the Long Beach oil islands was the source.

Clinton Endorses Lowenthal, Attacks DeLong on Global Warming

The former president's UCI visit to endorse state Sen. Alan Lowenthal demonstrates national interest in the race for Long Beach-Orange County's new congressional seat.

Clinton Visit a Chance to Energize Democratic Voters

Former president, called 'probably the most popular leader in the Democratic party right now,' will lead a UCI rally supporting State Sen. Alan Lowenthal and 4 other congressional candidates.

Tonight is the Deadline for Online Voter Registration

Here is how you can still register to vote in Long Beach for the November election.

Clinton to Endorse Lowenthal at Tuesday Rally

The Democrat's congressional campaign says former President Bill Clinton will back Alan Lowenthal at a UC Irvine event.

County Health Officials Issue Warning on Bath Salts

The drug, which has grown in popularity the past few years, can cause kidney and liver failure, seizures, increased suicide risk and even death.

EPA Grant May Reduce Air Pollution From LB Port

The second busiest port in the country is trying to reduce its pollution through a grant from the EPA, which will allow a new project to be put in action.

Watch: DeLong Flip-Flops on Climate Change

He told a Rossmoor group, according to his own YouTube, 'I don't see any scientific evidence...that that is occurring.' On Wednesday, he contradicts that in what Register blogger calls 'stupid candidate tricks.'

$1M Nuclear Detection to Improve at Ports of L.B.-L.A.

The $1 million grant to local agencies in Long Beach and Los Angeles, plus $500,000 for training, marks the first expansion of Securing the Cities program since 2006, says Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano.

Port Customs Agents Seize 200 Flammable Mattresses

imports from China are inspected for the safety requirement and found to violate the requirement that they be fire-resistant in order to stop a blaze from spreading.