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Long Beach is considering a $3 million plan to stabilize the Peninsula after waves fueled by Hurricane Marie caused damage. The first round of repairs is expected to cost about $1.5 million, and engineers suggest added funding for a rock revetment or sand replenishment. The decision affects how well the Peninsula is protected from future high waves.
LAist (KPCC 89.3 FM) · Sep 29, 2026Hurricane Polo is bringing high surf and possible coastal flooding to Southern California, and Long Beach homeowners are preparing their properties. Residents are rebuilding berms and placing sandbags after earlier storm damage, and city officials have reinforced defenses ahead of high tides. The preparations show how residents and the city are responding to flood risk on the coast.
ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Sep 28, 2026Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that lets Long Beach put two speed cameras along Pacific Coast Highway. The state pilot begins January 1, includes 18 other locations, and gives drivers a warning period, reported as 60 days, before fines. The experiment aims to improve road safety, so drivers on that stretch of highway will soon face automated enforcement.
NBC4 Los Angeles (KNBC) · Sep 28, 2026Long Beach police are asking for help identifying a driver who fled after a fatal collision on September 13. A black sedan struck a pedestrian around 7:23 p.m. and the driver left the scene. Residents with information about the sedan or driver can help police in the investigation.
NBC4 Los Angeles (KNBC) · Sep 28, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Long Beach is preparing for an intensified El Niño that may bring heavy rain and possible flooding. Residents can sign up for emergency alerts and check FEMA's flood maps to prepare. The city recommends having a disaster kit with supplies like water, non-perishable food, and a radio.
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MemorialCare’s Long Beach Medical Center received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award. They were also honored with the Heart Failure Gold Plus award for improving outcomes for heart failure patients. These recognitions highlight commitment to evidence-based care in Southern California.
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Long Beach health officials announced the city's first death linked to West Nile virus since 2017. This occurs as mosquito-borne cases continue to rise, with authorities urging residents to use repellent and eliminate standing water around homes.
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Long Beach is preparing residents for a possible intensified El Niño, which could bring heavy rain and flooding. Free resources are available to help with preparation, including signing up for emergency alerts and picking up sandbags at fire stations. Residents can also check flood risk maps and review disaster kit guidelines.
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