Long Beach

The historic Community Hospital Long Beach has reopened for the first time in more than two years and will begin receiving transfer patients Monday to free up other hospitals to care for COVID-19 patients.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, who has been a vocal critic of the President’s handling of the pandemic, said Friday he hopes the President’s message now is “for people to wear masks.”

Authorities Monday announced a dozen arrests in connection with a gang-related shooting at a Long Beach party last fall that left three men dead and nine other people wounded.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia announced Monday that his stepfather died due to complications from COVID-19, one day after the family held a memorial service for the mayor’s mother. “We are incredibly saddened to share that my stepfather, Greg O’Donnell, has passed away due to complications from COVID-19,” Garcia said in a statement. “It’s a heartbreaking loss for our...

Long Beach Fire Department Lifeguard Divers Tuesday located and returned a prosthetic leg to U.S. Paralympic athlete Dewalt Mix.

An end-of-the-year project for a high school economics class turned into a successful business for four Southern California teenagers. Lauryn Hong, Ella Matlock, Sofia Migliazza and Erin Rogers launched Be the Change Coloring Co. in June, after finishing their freshman year at Long Beach Polytechnic High School.  Characters like Al E. Gator, Same the Snail and Wally the Narwhal...

A Long Beach Police Department officer was fired Friday after posting a photo on Instagram of him holding a baton over what appears to be a bloody sidewalk during protests against police brutality. “We hold our employees to the highest standards and will not ignore behavior that erodes public trust,” Chief Robert Luna said. The officer, 26-year-old Jacob Delgado, posted…

Danielle Nottingham takes us to Long Beach Italian restaurant, Michael’s Downtown, where they’ve turned their restaurant into a market complete with delicious pizza kits you can take home!

Delta Air Lines announced Friday that it plans to temporarily suspend service until at least September at 10 U.S. airports, including Long Beach and Burbank, while customer traffic is low due to the coronavirus pandemic. The move, effective next Wednesday, will temporarily consolidate the airline’s operations in several markets served by multiple airports and allow its front-line employees to...

More than two dozen oil tankers are anchored near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach due to decreased demand for oil amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A man is dressing up as super heroes and giving back to the community. John Cádiz Klemack reported on NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

Los Angeles Responsible Pit Bull Owners started six years ago as a way to bring a community of pit bull owners together for group walks. Now, founder Troy Smith is leading classes for all breeds of dogs in Sherman Oaks and Long Beach each weekend.

A golden retriever leaped into the waters off Long Island during a morning walk over the weekend and, after a furious swim, returned with a drowning fawn in its mouth, its owner says.

With the summer on the horizon, the Southern California waves are starting to call the names of many, including a French bulldog who has made surfing her charitable hobby.

If you like spicy jalapeño margaritas, guacamole, and cheese enchiladas, then this Long Beach spot that just opened should be on your list. As seen on California Live Feb. 21, 2020. 

Comedian Chelsea Handler made an emotional plea Saturday, urging people across the country to “please go rescue a dog.” The talk show host, who was forced last week to put down her beloved rescue dog Tammy, posted a heartfelt video message on social media advocating for pet adoption. “I got both of my dogs at the pound. Chunk at the...

A 73-year-old man died after being severely beaten at a Long Beach hospital by a fellow patient, with whom he shared a room, police announced Monday. Francisco Sanchez-Reyes, of Long Beach, succumbed to his injuries Sunday after being beaten on Jan. 31, according to the Long Beach Police Department. He sustained major injuries to his upper torso. Reginald Daniel Panthier,…

A pursuit driver reached speeds around 100 mph on a Southern California freeway early Tuesday before officers brought the chase to an end by ramming the car in Long Beach The pursuit through Gardena, Carson and Long Beach began after a report of a speeding driver in a white Lexus hatchback. The chase driver was on the 110 Freeway in…

At first, the crew rappelling down a steep Long Beach bluff to do clean up work did not know if there was anything significant inside a weathered and mildewed cardboard box spotted on the slope. There was. And its discovery two weeks ago would end nine months of anguish for a family, and enable a long delayed memorial service to…

An Inglewood man accused of fatally beating a 2- year-old boy outside a Long Beach liquor store last June was charged Wednesday with murder and assault on a child causing death. Charles Davis Jr., 32, pleaded not guilty in connection with the death of William Meeks III. The toddler died from injuries that were allegedly inflicted by Davis while he…