Long Beach Election Results 2026, Nguyen Widens Lead In College Board Race

Nguyen leads Gonzalez Edmond by 2,098 votes in the race for Trustee Area 5, with additional ballots still to be counted.

Real-Time Results: Long Beach Midterm Election 2026

Huy "Henry" Nguyen leads Susana Gonzalez Edmond by 1,823 votes in the race for Trustee Area 5, with ballots still to be counted.

Long Beach Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know

The stakes are high as voters prepare to decide local and statewide races, with candidates, ballot measures and polling places all in focus.

Long Beach Could Borrow $246 Million For Projects, Face $473 Million Repayment Bill

The proposal would finance major infrastructure projects and refinance existing debt, with a City Council vote scheduled for Nov. 10.

Long Beach's $25.7M BikeShare Overhaul Comes With A Controversial Change

Thousands of electric bikes are planned after a divided City Council awarded the contract to a new operator despite local opposition.

40 Affordable Apartments Proposed For Long-Stalled Long Beach Property

City Council will consider extending negotiations over a North Long Beach site where redevelopment plans have stalled for years.

Long Beach Has Met Just 6 Percent Of Affordable Housing Goal, City Report Shows

City figures show just 974 affordable homes permitted toward a target of more than 15,000 through 2029.

Long Beach Moves To Tighten Nitrous Oxide Sales Restrictions

Council members approved a plan to close retail loopholes, strengthen enforcement and protect legitimate commercial uses.

Long Beach Council To Weigh Sweeping Ethics Reforms, Lobbying Rules

Proposed FAIR Act would expand transparency requirements, but city officials have raised concerns about enforcement, staffing and costs.

Long Beach Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More

From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates, here's your Long Beach voter guide.

Long Beach Council Votes To Restrict Public Comment At Meetings

Most comments would be moved into a 90-minute period near the beginning of meetings under an ordinance approved 6-3 Tuesday.

Long Beach Declares Local Emergency Ahead Of El Niño Winter

The city is preparing for potentially severe winter storms after Hurricane Marie battered the Peninsula earlier this month.

Long Beach Moves To Limit Public Comment At Council Meetings: Reports

Residents could have as little as 30 seconds to speak under changes backed 7-2 by the City Council.

Long Beach Lawmaker's Bill Targeting 'Addictive' Social Media Features Signed

Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal's measure targets addictive social media features for users under 16.

Long Beach Reveals $811K Price Tag For Controversial Library Fence Project

A new city memo details where the money went and says incidents and maintenance costs have fallen since the fence went up.

Long Beach's Steep Budget Cuts Draw On Emergency Reserves: Report

City manager warns "very difficult changes" are ahead as officials work to close a budget shortfall.

Long Beach Airport Commission To Consider Landing Fees For General Aviation

Airport staff are expected to discuss federal rules governing aeronautical fees this week.

Long Beach Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot

As the election nears, here's what you need to know about what's on the June 2 ballot in Long Beach.

City of Long Beach Launches Renter Aid Program

The Long Beach Renter Aid Program, a new initiative providing $2.7 million in rental assistance, has been launched by the city.

Long Beach Council To Consider Modifying Caps On Food Delivery Fees

At its April 21 meeting, the Long Beach City Council could alter the existing caps on fees charged in the city by food delivery platforms.

Long Beach Cuts Ties With Homeless Services Provider Due To 'Compliance Issues'

The City of Long Beach this week formally switched homeless services providers from First to Serve to People Assisting the Homeless (PATH).

Long Beach Council Launches Process To Possibly Remove Cesar Chavez's Name From City Facilities

At its most recent meeting, the Long Beach City Council began a review and renaming process for city facilities named for Cesar Chavez.

'No Kings' Protests Planned For Saturday In And Around Long Beach

Another wave of 'No Kings' protests takes place in cities across the U.S. on Saturday, including ones within the greater Long Beach area.

City of Long Beach Launches New Round Of Neighborhood Improvement Grants

Long Beach's Love Your Block program provides mini-grants of up to $2,500 to empower communities to act and create lasting positive change.

CSULB, State Officials To Study Veteran Suicides

The research project aims to reduce veteran deaths by suicide.

LB Firefighters Association Reaches Tentative Agreement With City

"As Long Beach grows, our public safety systems must grow with it," Mayor Rex Richardson said.

CA's Nov. 4 Election: What's On The Ballot, How To Cast Your Vote In Long Beach

Here's everything you need to know about the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election in Los Angeles County.

‘No Kings’ Protests Planned This Weekend In Long Beach: What To Know

Some 40 rallies are planned across Los Angeles County this weekend, including several in Long Beach.

Long Beach Vons Closes Self-Checkout Lanes After City Passes New Law

"It's no secret that the grocery industry broadened self-checkout to trim staff, to try to make fewer workers do more," said Derek Smith.

An LA County City Tried To Ban Homeless Shelters. The State Is Making It Pay.

State officials sued Norwalk after the city passed an ordinance banning new shelters and housing. A settlement will reverse that policy.

Long Beach, Paramount Launch New Services To Aid Immigrant Families

“We will not stand by while families suffer," Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said in a statement Saturday.

Long Beach Transit Told Workers To Comply With ICE. The Mayor Wants To Prevent That

"That's unacceptable," Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said in a statement, calling for the transit agency to rebuild public trust.

View Long Beach's Highest Paid Workers: CA State Controller's List For 2024

A published list of city, county and state workers is now available. Here is the breakdown of who is paid the most in your area.

Rep. Robert Garcia Elected Ranking Democrat On Powerful Oversight Committee

The decision comes amid a power struggle between the old guard and the younger members of the Democratic Party.

CSULB Students Go On Hunger Strike In Support Of Palestine: Report

The Cal State Long Beach students' hunger strike began Monday, May 5, and is part of a movement seen in other universities across the state.

Street Name Change Honoring Jackie Robinson Proposed In Long Beach

The change was proposed to commemorate the hall-of-famer's lasting impact in Long Beach.

Long Beach Federal Building Appears On 'Non-Core Property List'

Six federal buildings in Los Angeles County could be sold or closed as part of a Trump administration selloff of government assets.

Justice Department Scrutinizes Rep. Garcia Over Alleged Musk Threat

The Trump administration is accusing Rep. Robert Garcia of threatening Elon Musk in a CNN interview and calling him a lewd name in Congress.

How To Attend Long Beach's 2025 State Of The City

Long Beach city officials will share the city's progress over 2024 and look to the future.

Volunteers Needed For 2025 Long Beach Homeless Point In Time Count

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services is seeking 300 volunteers to help conduct the 2025 Point in Time Count.