Long Beach

Commuters in Long Beach who rely on public transportation to get around the city are raising safety concerns following the expected contract termination between Long Beach police and Metro.

Metro riders expressed their concern in public transportation safety following Long Beach police’s contract termination with Metro. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2024.

Long Beach police says by ending the contract 9 officers, 2 sergeants and 1 lieutenant will be added back to the patrol bureau but could leave a void in public transportation safety. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2024.

Starting on Dec. 30, Long Beach officers will no longer patrol Metro trains and stations as the department is ending its contract with Metro. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. 

The Long Beach Police Department is ending its contract with Metro to stop providing officers to patrol the trains and stations.

Long Beach’s downtown has been thriving unlike other downtowns across the state, and that’s caught the eye of the state government.

A pursuit ended with the arrest of three suspects after the vehicle was disabled by spike strips used by police. As seen on the NBC4 News at 9 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2024.

Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that injured seven passengers, four of which were transported to a hospital. As seen on the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2024.

The 30 foot boat was burning about 100 feet offshore on Queensway between the Queen Mary and Hotel Maya.

The Long Beach City Council is considering allowing the use of cannabis at public events.

The city of Long Beach could become the first in Southern California to let visitors smoke marijuana at public events. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.

Pups prepare to get dressy at Corgi Beach Day, Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade, and Bark in the Park: Howl-O-Ween.

Midsummer Scream, the huge Halloween expo, has unveiled its dastardly 2025 dates.

The niece of legendary Mexican singer Jenni Rivera and local businesswoman, Abigail Rivera, is recovering after a food truck fire burned several parts of her body.

A Long Beach-based food truck owner has a message to fellow cooks after she has hurt in a burn incident. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.

Long Beach street vendors are pleading with the city to stop the enforcement of a new vending ordinance that requires them to hold permits. Mekhalo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.

Costume-up for this Long Beach lark, which brims with light fishy frights.

A sibling duo who run a Michelin-star restaurant in Long Beach is hoping to earn another prestigious culinary title with the opening of their new eatery.

A pair of siblings – a chef and the restaurant’s head of operations – share how they run a Michelin star restaurant in Long Beach. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. 

Street vendors in Long Beach say they’re struggling to navigate the city’s new permit process. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.