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Thousands gathered along Beach Road to watch firefighters demonstrate cutting-edge rescue techniques during A.P. Fire Service Week. The spectacular event showcased how modern technology is helping first responders save more lives than ever before.
Austin's professional volleyball team punched their ticket to the championship finals with a dramatic 15-8 victory in a winner-take-all "Golden Set" against Atlanta. The defending champions will face either Houston or Salt Lake City in Long Beach for the LOVB title.
A massive green sea turtle named Meatloaf is fighting to keep her flipper after rescuers pulled her from a California river tangled in fishing line. The Aquarium of the Pacific needs $50,000 to fund her surgeries and recovery.
The Wilson Bruins beach volleyball team secured their fourth consecutive Moore League championship with a decisive 4-1 victory over Long Beach Poly. The win showcases a young program that's built a winning culture while staying humble about their success.
Long Beach is teaming up with LA County and a Dutch ocean cleanup nonprofit to stop thousands of tons of trash from flowing into its beaches and waterways each year. The city just approved a partnership that could transform how Southern California protects its coastline.
NASA just selected Vast, a Long Beach startup, to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2027. The mission marks a major leap toward a future where private companies lead the way in space exploration.
Volunteers walked through downtown Long Beach handing strangers paper hearts with personal messages of kindness and hope. Christian Outreach in Action's fourth annual "Spread the Love" event brought encouragement to thousands on Valentine's Day weekend. #
A California basketball team completed its first undefeated league season in nearly four decades, rewarding players who stuck with the program through coaching changes and early-morning workouts. The Millikan Rams capped their storybook season with an 82-50 victory and their first Moore League championship since 1988.
Long Beach, California slashed ambulance response times by 30 seconds and nearly eliminated periods without available emergency vehicles. The fire department's strategic expansion means help arrives faster when every second counts.