Long Beach Daily Brief: Queen Mary Bay Death Investigation, Apartment Fire Rescue, Port Outlook
Long Beach, CA – February 26, 2026 – A body found near the Queen Mary, a dramatic apartment-fire rescue, and port/biz updates top today’s brief.
Here are today’s most newsworthy updates around Long Beach.
Top local headlines
- Body found floating near the Queen Mary; investigation underway
- Civilians help rescue woman from second-story window during apartment fire
- Port cargo outlook briefing follows January numbers
- Local businesses urged to meet fast-approaching mega-event supplier deadlines
Body found near the Queen Mary
Police say officers were called late Monday night to the Port of Long Beach area near Queensway Bay after reports of a body in the water. Fire personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene, and authorities said there were no obvious signs of trauma at the time of the initial response.
The case remains under investigation, and the medical examiner is expected to determine the cause of death.
Apartment fire leads to dramatic civilian rescue
A morning fire at the Highland Hacienda condominiums on Atlantic Avenue drew a large response after crews encountered heavy smoke and flames from a second-story unit. Before firefighters could make entry, bystanders pulled a woman to safety after she was seen hanging from a second-story window.
Officials reported no firefighter injuries, and aid was requested to support multiple displaced families.
Port update: January cargo and 2026 outlook
Port leadership held a virtual briefing this week to break down January cargo activity and discuss the year ahead, including expected challenges and opportunities in trade and supply chains. The update also touched on longer-term planning tied to infrastructure and growth targets.
Small-business contract push tied to major sports events
City messaging this week highlighted short application windows for supplier programs connected to major upcoming events in the region. With deadlines landing Feb. 28 and March 1, local vendors have only days to get paperwork in if they want to be considered.
Sources
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/body-found-in-water-queen-mary-long-beach/
https://www.longbeachlocalnews.com/2026/02/25/civilians-save-woman-hanging-from-2nd-story-window-in-long-beach-apartment-fire/
https://www.ajot.com/news/port-of-long-beach-to-release-january-cargo-results-discuss-outlook-for-2026
https://hoodline.com/2026/02/clock-ticks-as-long-beach-shops-chase-world-cup-and-super-bowl-cash/