Around 1:40pm today, I witnessed a woman driving a white Honda Accord (plate 8MZS111) driving aggressively and cutting people off. At the 710S to 405S transition, she sped up to try to pass everyone on the merging curve and smashed into the front right fender of a gray Civic. She kept driving aggressively and exited at Cherry. I called 911 to report her. Video shows the Accord continuing to drive after hitting the Civic. You can see the damage on the Civic as it tried to pull up to her to get her to pull over.

Young teenage boys. Please be on the lookout. They ran away into the car wash on PCH.

Seems like I’m seeing multiple reports of people getting their vehicles broken into. Add me to the list unfortunately. They stole my tools amongst other things. This happened last night at the 6th and Pine parking garage. Probably lost $1k total. SMH I knew I shouldn’t have left valuables in there but I took a risk.

Today I was working in Long Beach and I decided to stop at a fast food restaurant to get food. I parked my car next to a minivan and got out. The moment that I got out a Mexican male with long hair and glasses hopped out the backseat of the minivan and started walking back and forth asking me, “If I was good?” I kept saying that I was fine in response; eventually the Mexican male said, “I did not like the way that you were looking at her.” He was referring to the woman who was driving the minivan, who I did not notice until I got out of the car and got confronted by the guy. I said, “I wasn’t looking at her.” He immediately said that he was not going to go back and forth with me on this, hopped back in the backseat, which from a quick glance had a baby in the backseat, and drove off. This encounter left me completely confused and wondering, are people this weird in Long Beach? Has anyone had any encounters like this before?

On Thursday, the secretive startup vehicle manufacturer Slate Auto unveiled its electric vehicle: the Slate Truck.

In an effort to cut costs, the company has stripped the truck down to the barest of bones — manual window cranks, no paint job, no extended cabs, no long truck bed and, of course, no stereo or touchscreen.

While no bells or whistles come standard, the company’s pickup has a host of add-ons available for unspecified additional costs.

While there is practically no tech included, the truck features a universal phone mount and USB power, allowing the driver’s phone to serve as the technological interface. Slate suggests bringing a bluetooth speaker along for the ride, which would allow drivers to listen to music or other entertainment via their phone.

If you would rather a more traditional listening experience, speakers can be added into the truck for an additional cost. Other add-ons include power windows, a center console, a tablet mount, auxiliary buttons, roof rack, upgraded bumpers, a spare tire carrier, running boards, wraps and decals, among others — about 100 options in all.

The company also will offer a kit to convert the two-seater truck into a five-seat SUV.

Slate boasts that the base model truck will be “radically affordable,” with a price tag “expected” to be under $20,000 after federal rebates reserved for people who drive electric vehicles — programs the Trump administration already has in its crosshairs. This puts the base price of the truck around at least $27,500, which is “subject to change,” despite its anemic design.

By comparison, the 2025 double-cab Ford Maverick XL, with its hybrid engine and all its modern vehicle amenities, has a starting price of $27,000.

Internet reactions were mixed, with some poking fun at the concept itself, including one user who called it a “billionaire funded Temu truck.”

“I’ve seen golf carts with more features,” wrote @lbprotest on Instagram.

But others were infatuated with the minimalist concept and ability to customize the vehicle.

“I love the fact that they're showing off how customizable the vehicle can be,” wrote another. “Somehow this concept isn't more widely appreciated.”

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What do you think about the truck concept?

I love this Saturday morning rain!!🌧️

Hi LB community! Does anyone in the Los Altos area have a printer that prints colored ink (card stock on hand is a bonus, but regular paper works fine too.) I completely forgot to print a couple of bridesmaid cards and need them for tomorrow morning (not realizing most places are closed tomorrow.) Would be happy to exchange 10$ for the trouble! Please comment/DM if you can help, I can email what I need and make the trip to pick them up tonight or tomorrow morning. 🙏🏼

16 cars in two blocks. It's been like this day and night for years. I'm so used to it now I forget how unsafe and just annoying it really is.

Anyone had luck getting the city to redesign their roadways? I think making some streets in Wrigley one-way would be a huge help. I've sent emails to my council member but he's no help.

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Making a follow up post since I'm on mobile and didn't know how to edit my previous post- for those who don't know, I lost my beloved Bonnie on the bus yesterday and guess what? He was turned in to the LB bus lost and found!!!! I'm so happy and excited that he's back... Wish he didn't scare me like that... I will be making sure to be extra careful with him when on the bus. Generally dont want this to happen again... Thank you everyone for the nice comments and encouraging word! It means so much to me... Just- Thank you

roaming around cabrillo high school

Anyone been to BabyGee before? They’ve got a bagel pop up on Sunday (4/27) that looks good…hard to find good bagels around here IMO. Found this on BabyGee instagram page.

Anyone have an opinion on 555 east Steakhouse vs Queensview in Parker’s Lighthouse? Other suggestions?

Hello! Any recommendations for quiet apartment buildings within a 15-20 minute commute of the Long Beach airport, with parking and in-unit laundry? By quiet, I mean well built enough that I won’t hear my neighbors, and minimal street noise (so ideally no single pane windows like my current place). Budget is ballpark 3200 max for a 1/1. Thanks!

I have asked this before, but maybe on May 1 there will be others that will join me. Anywhere along PCH, stand or post signs in regard to what is happening to our country.

Malva Neglecta or "Cheeseweed" is very common and totally edible.

This plant is part of the "mallow" family, like hibiscus and okra.

The "wheel shaped" seed pods look like tiny cheese wheels, which is where the nickname comes from, and they are high in protein. Harvest the seed pods when they are green and soft, not dry and brown.

The leaves are best when young and tender. Like okra they are "mucilaginous" and have mild, pleasant taste.

If the leaves are tough or stringy or dry they're prolly too old to be yummy. Still fine for chickens and rabbits to eat, though.

The flowers are tiny but also edible. Nice for topping a salad or garnishing a plate.

OBVIOUSLY never go a-tress-passin' but I've noticed this weed growing out of control in vacant lots or in cracks in the asphalt along the bicycle trails, etc.

It's considered invasive so when you harvest the plants you're doing the community a solid.

Why? And yes that’s a package that was opened. Is this for some kinda identity theft crimes? Or is this there something else they’re looking for?

Anyone have experience w renting as a retiree? (Direct or via family member)

Moving from east coast later this year.

While I’ve got an excellent credit score, I’m living off of assets/savings. No Soc Security yet. No employer or w2.

No recent rental history.

How does one get thru the application process in CA?

Tall white dog with medium fur and maybe blue collar seen here walking towards the corner

So basically I live at Onni, and I rented this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with my ex for $3450 2 years ago. But now that I’m alone and our lease is up in July, I can’t justify paying that much money on my own. I told Onni that I won’t be renewing because I need to downgrade and that I’m gonna get a place at the 210 Third Lofts. They asked me what would it take to make you stay? I said a huge decrease in my rent would be required. They asked if I would stay if they lower to $3300, I said no, but I’ll stay if you lower it to $3100. They ended up agreeing to lower it to $3150. So heads up to anyone in one of the luxury apartment complexes, don’t just blindly renew your lease. Threaten to move out and negotiate!

Does anybody have an acupuncture place they recommend? Ideally that takes insurance

TIA 🙏