North Long Beach and Compton streets were left in a gridlock Wednesday after a sudden spring storm brought thunder, hail and a flash flood. After nearly two hours of heavy rain, parts of the I-710 between the I-405 and the highway 91 off-ramp were closed in both directions and left[Read More…]
Long Beach
Any off-campus news. Events that happen off-campus or news that affect/interest the greater Long Beach community fall under this category.
LBSU construction experiences delay due to uncertain weather
Long Beach State’s Heating Hot Water Infrastructure Project was once again put on hold due to the constant downpour of rain. It was scheduled to be finished March 21, but is now set to be completed March 25. According to the campus Design and Construction page, the project is, “replacing[Read More…]
Coyotes on campus, important to Long Beach
The first time former American Studies student Robin Nixon saw a coyote on upper campus was five years ago, during her second semester of college at Long Beach State. “It was that whole open area where the Beach Hut and the [University] Library is,” Nixon said. “It was around 6[Read More…]
A Beachside arrest, a construction site burglary and an injured dog
Suspicious person apprehended at Beachside An arrest was made after a suspicious person was reported outside the Beachside College Dorms March 11. A Beachside resident reported a man standing outside the housing complex asking for passing women’s phone numbers. University Police Department officials were dispatched to question the man. In[Read More…]
‘No Kill’ advocates flock to city council
Animal rights advocates lined up Tuesday to plead with the Long Beach City Council to address concerns about the spcaLA Long Beach shelter. During the meeting, animal rights advocates spoke up and held signs that read “No Kill.” Several residents asked the council to turn the shelter into a no[Read More…]
Q&A with controversial preacher Brother Jed
Jed Smock, better known as Brother Jed, is a campus preacher famous for his method of preaching he describes as “confrontational evangelism.” He has traveled to college campuses around the world to preach the gospel and denounce “sinful nature.” The 76-year-old is recognized for holding signs that say “You Deserve[Read More…]
Two bike thieves apprehended at Beachside
Two suspects were arrested Sunday night by University Police Department for attempting to steal two bikes at the Beachside College Dorms.
Robbers suspected of crashing near Parkside dorms detained
Three arrests were made this past week concerning the alleged robbers who stole from a 7-Eleven and crashed their getaway car near the Parkside College Dorms. According to a Long Beach Police Department press statement, Adriano Martinez, a Compton resident, was apprehended after reporting the getaway car as stolen. Investigators[Read More…]
Activists debate abortion law at ASI senate meeting
Students, alumni and advocates packed and overflowed the Associated Students Inc. Senate chambers on Wednesday to voice support or opposition for Senate Bill 24, which would require all University of California and California State Universities to provide medically induced abortions by 2023. The resolution would allow Lobby Corps, a branch[Read More…]
Long Beach City Council to extend Scooter Pilot Program
Long Beach’s Scooter Pilot Program will be extended another six months as the city council plans to look into a more permanent program. The council voted 8-0 Tuesday among support from residents. “I enjoy it and it saves me a lot of money,” said Long Beach resident Senay Kenfe. “I[Read More…]