Whale Dies In Long Beach Harbor After Refusing To Leave For Days

The whale had been circling the harbor since at least Tuesday.​

SPCALA Fighting Eviction Notice from Long Beach Animal Shelter

The LA Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals claims the city posted an eviction notice to the charity's front door.

Long Beach Among Most Ethnically Diverse U.S. Cities.

Long Beach is among the top 50 most ethnically diverse cities in the nation, according to a new study.

New Marine Species Report Card Gives In-Depth Updates On CA Ocean Life

With the Aquarium of the Pacific's new Marine Species Report Card, the public can now keep track of the wellbeing of ocean wildlife.

Black History Month 'For The Culture' Kicks Off In Long Beach

The Long Beach Public Library is hosting an inclusive month-long celebration of Black History Month to showcase history and culture.

Long Beach Libraries More Than Double Digital Collection

The Long Beach Public Library now offers over 1.9 million digital materials, including over 275,000 non-English titles.

Sea Hawk At Alamitos Beach: Long Beach Photo Of the Week

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

5 Hiking Trails Near Long Beach To Kickstart Your 2025 Resolutions

Explore Long Beach’s top trails to stay active, connect with nature and start the new year on the right foot.

Nonprofit Teaching Long Beach Kindergarteners To Ride A Bike

All Kids Bike is donating bikes, helmets and instruction tools to an elementary school in Long Beach for a learn-to-ride program.

8 Parvo-Positive Puppies Dumped At Long Beach Park

Eight puppies with canine parvovirus were left in a gray storage bin in a Long Beach park, authorities said.

Where To Dispose Of Expired, Unused Drugs In Long Beach

On Oct. 26, hundreds of locations across the state are offering no-questions-asked service for safely disposing of medications.

Long Beach Residents Urged To Boil Their Water Due To Water Main Break

Long Beach officials issued a boil water notice affecting thousands in certain neighborhoods.

Uptown Long Beach Roads Will Be Closed To Cars For Beach Streets

Pedestrians, skateboarders and cyclists will take over two major roads in Long Beach for Beach Streets next month.

October 7th, 2023 Commemoration, One Year Since the Attack on Israel

Jewish Long Beach is inviting the community to come together at the Alpert Jewish Community Center (JCC) today, October 7, 2024

Long Beach Launches 24/7 Mattress Recycling Pilot Program

The 90-day program allows residents to drop off and recycle their used mattresses in a designated area 24/7.

Long Beach Joins Coastal Cleanup Day 2024

Joins crowds of volunteers throughout Los Angeles County to honor its beaches by participating in 2024 Coastal Cleanup Day.

At-Risk Missing: Nonverbal Man Missing In Long Beach

Police and the loved ones of a missing 29-year-old nonverbal man are asking for help finding him. He was last seen near the Metro Station.

Long Beach Fosters 'Future of Space Beach' With New Youth Camp

During the program, young people will learn about aerospace careers, meet mentors and access educational and training opportunities.

Bee Hives Introduced At Long Beach Shopping Center

The two hives placed at the 2nd and PCH shopping center is expected to produce between 10 and 20 pounds of honey a year.

For The Child Breaks Ground on the John Gogian Teen and Family Center

Celebrating its 50th year as a nonprofit, For The Child broke ground on the John Gogian Teen and Family Center set to open in 2025.

Firework Explosion Nearly Blows Off 17-Year-Old CSULB Student's Arm

A teenage girl is raising money to cover her medical bills after a firework was set off in her hand and nearly blew her arm off.

Long Beach Teacher 'The Sweetest Person You'll Ever Meet'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Long Beach 'Enriches Students With Her Positive Outlook'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

This SoCal City Ranked Among America's Top 5 Best For Barbecue

If you plan to celebrate the holiday weekend with a pulled pork sandwich or a rack of ribs, you're in the right place.

Sowing Seeds Of Change Celebrates Anniversary With Earth Fair

The Long Beach community is invited to join Sowing Seeds of Change for their anniversary celebration and Earth Fair.

Famous Comedian Presented Key To Long Beach

Comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Samuel and Beth Keesal and Reverend Dr. Leon and Paula Wood will be presented with the Keys to the City.

9 Long Beach Projects Get Microgrants To Uplift Neighborhoods

The projects selected by the Nextdoor Kind Foundation include planting trees to support community cohesion and a mural-painting effort.

A Welcoming Sunset At Rosie's Dog Beach: Photo Of The Day

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Aquarium Of The Pacific Takes In Orphaned Sea Otter Pup To Raise

This is the first time the Aquarium of the Pacific is raising a sea otter pup with the goal of releasing it back into the wild.

$500 Microgrants Offered To Uplift Long Beach Neighborhoods

The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with ideas for strengthening the community.

7 Leap Day Babies Born At Long Beach Hospital

The babies join the very exclusive club of those with the rarest birthday a person can have.

Long Beach Primary Election: Where To Vote In Person

Early voting is now open in Long Beach for the March 2024 Primary Election. What to Know.

Silverado Skatepark Reopens With New Improvements

The city celebrated the grand re-opening with improved facilities, concrete ramps and steps, new railings and a new mural by a local artist.

Jewish Long Beach Plans Peaceful Vigil at City Hall

This effort is in concert with the proclamation that is being presented that evening from the City’s Equity & Human Relations Commission.

Public To Get Say On 400-Acre Port Of Long Beach Pier Wind Project

If approved, the project will be the largest facility of its kind on the West Coast and will help California meet renewable energy goals.

Bright Lights On Belmont Pier: Long Beach Photo Of The Week

Send your photos in to be shared with the Long Beach Patch community in our weekly column.

Donate to For The Child’s Gift Card Drive for Teens

Local nonprofit For The Child needs gift cards for teens who will benefit from their holiday gift distribution event, Santa’s Workshop.

$32K SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In Los Angeles County

The SuperLotto Plus numbers were drawn Saturday evening.

Catalina Island Purple Majesty At Sunset: SoCal Photo Of The Week

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Long Beach Couple Go 'Way Above And Beyond Civic Invovlement'

Without community leaders, Long Beach wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does.