Long Beach To Drop Indoor Mask Mandate For Fully Vaccinated People Starting Saturday
Long Beach will issue a health order, effective February 26, that will allow fully vaccinated people to remove masks in many indoor settings.
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Long Beach will issue a health order, effective February 26, that will allow fully vaccinated people to remove masks in many indoor settings.
Beginning Saturday, vaccinated people will be allowed to go maskless in most indoor public settings, such as restaurants and retailers.
Police say they believe James Britt is the man who forced a 16-year-old girl into getting into a silver 2005 Volvo near Pacific Highway and Temple Avenue, made her perform sexual acts, then dropped her off at another location.
Nearly three weeks after being struck by a vehicle in Long Beach, James Simmons has died after succumbing to injuries he sustained in the incident. Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating the suspect.
The COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Long Beach City College Pacific Coast Campus has closed temporarily Tuesday due to wind and the potential for rain.
A stranger returned a pit bull puppy to its owners a day after being snatched from their front yard.
Authorities sought the public's help Thursday to identify two men who were taken to Dignity Health facilities from Long Beach and downtown Los Angeles.
Christine Barry was handing out tents to the homeless community in Bixby Park last Wednesday, when she was attacked by one of the very people she was trying to help.
A collision between a semi truck and a vehicle prompted closure of all northbound lanes of the 710 Freeway as officials investigated the cause of the crash.
Police are investigating the death of a man who was run over by an unlicensed 17-year-old in Long Beach.
Long Beach police say they were called to a hotel in the 5400 block of Atlantic Avenue at about 7 a.m. Wednesday to check on a report of domestic violence. When officers arrived, they found that the incident also involved the murder of a male infant.
Demetrio Estrada, 29, was arrested Tuesday and faces charges of one count of kidnapping to commit rape and one count of assault with intent to commit a felony sex crime, according to Long Beach police.
Tony Tyron Lee Stewart, 21, of Highland; Rayford Newsome, 23, of Compton; and Jerome Gregory Belser, 20, of San Bernardino, are in federal custody and are scheduled to be arraigned in federal court on Feb. 10.
About 12,000 gallons of sewage was discharged into the L.A. River Monday, prompting the closure of swimming areas west of Belmont Pier in Long Beach.
Long Beach Police Department homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Long Beach on Saturday afternoon.
Long Beach police are investigating a possible gang shooting that occurred on Thursday evening, which injured one man. They are searching for two suspects.
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach announced Friday that implementation of a fee on companies whose import containers linger at marine terminals will be delayed again, with it now potentially taking effect, if necessary, next Friday.
Officers from the Long Beach Police Department arrested Christopher Royal Starr in his home in the 1600 block of East First Street. According to LBPD, he was booked on three counts of sexual battery which allegedly occurred between May and September 2021.
The City of Long Beach, which regained control of the Queen Mary last summer, will begin a $5 million repair and rehabilitation project to start in February. The ship will remain closed to the public while repair work is being done, but will still be available for filming.
Authorities arrested the gunman wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred at a Long Beach bar on Sunday, Jan. 16.
A man was wounded in a shooting that occurred in the Towne Center shopping center in Long Beach on Saturday. Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in the shooting.
The victim, who was trying to cross Bellflower Boulevard outside a crosswalk, was first struck by a driver in a 2002 Acura sedan before immediately getting hit again by a driver in a 2005 Honda Pilot.
The arrest comes after Long Beach police say they were tipped off in July of last year by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that there may be someone in the city in possession of child sexual abuse material.
Dozens of workers protested Wednesday after the contract talks broke down. Employees say their salary hasn't gone up since 2018.
Eddie Gonzalez is charged with shooting and killing an 18-year-old woman as she sat inside a moving car.
The Port of Long Beach signed a deal to build small offshore nuclear reactors to power some of its operations and ships.
A 20-year-old man who was shot while driving in Long Beach on Friday died over the weekend, according to police.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to take action after videos surfaced showing an "electric-shock glove" being used as part of federal immigration enforcement.
Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense, Blake Snell struck out five over six innings and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5.
Critics called it the "anti-transparency" bill. Newsom quietly enacted the controversial part and may now veto the part the rail watchdog says he needs, sources tell CBS California.
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
The Port of Long Beach signed a deal to build small offshore nuclear reactors to power some of its operations and ships.
A 20-year-old man who was shot while driving in Long Beach on Friday died over the weekend, according to police.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to take action after videos surfaced showing an "electric-shock glove" being used as part of federal immigration enforcement.
The crash killed a 23-year-old man from Los Angeles.
The Port of Long Beach signed a deal to build small offshore nuclear reactors to power some of its operations and ships.
A 20-year-old man who was shot while driving in Long Beach on Friday died over the weekend, according to police.
The crash killed a 23-year-old man from Los Angeles.
Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, the first day of the 2026-27 school year saw more bicycles, skateboards, and students walking with friends.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the San Fernando, San Gabriel and Santa Clarita valleys.
The crash killed a 23-year-old man from Los Angeles.
Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, the first day of the 2026-27 school year saw more bicycles, skateboards, and students walking with friends.
Southern California Edison says that Public Safety Power Shutoffs could occur more frequently and last longer than usual in 2026 due to rising fire risk.
A woman and a teenage girl were rescued from Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach on Saturday afternoon after they were found unresponsive in the water.
Disneyland hotel workers took to the streets of Anaheim over the weekend to protest for fair wages ahead of their upcoming contract negotiations.
Police said alcohol appeared to be a factor in the crash.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the driver intentionally ran over several adults and one child.
Southern California Edison says that Public Safety Power Shutoffs could occur more frequently and last longer than usual in 2026 due to rising fire risk.
Deputies said that they were called to an area near the aqueduct for a man who was allegedly holding a knife and covered in blood.
It happened at around 5:40 p.m. near E. Rider Street and Ramona Expressway, Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials said.
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which requires a series of surgeries. The parents had asked the surrogate to get an abortion when they learned of the diagnosis.
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to take action after videos surfaced showing an "electric-shock glove" being used as part of federal immigration enforcement.
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense, Blake Snell struck out five over six innings and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5.
Logan Henderson allowed one run in seven innings, Jake Bauers had four hits and two RBIs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to take three of four in the matchup of division leaders.
Noah Cameron pitched a one hitter, Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. hit home runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0.
The Los Angeles Dodgers put pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list because of left forearm irritation.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
Median Strategies, the publisher of the fake poll, said they published the false numbers as part of a "short-term social experiment."
Laurie Perez reports from Long Beach, where U.S. Coast Guard personnel rescued a jet skier 16 hours after he went missing late Sunday night.
ICE released new information tonight about a chaotic scene inside John Wayne Airport.
The Port of Long Beach signed a deal to build small offshore nuclear reactors to power some of its operations and ships. Gio Insignares reports.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest. Hunter Sowards reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
