Brandon Richardson - Long Beach Watchdog

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Labor

RNs pass vote of no confidence in leadership at Long Beach Memorial

The unanimous vote comes after months of layoffs, a strike and contentious contract negotiations.

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Music

Warped Tour is coming back to Long Beach in 2026

Presale tickets will be available Friday morning. No bands have been announced.

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‘Punk’s not dead’: Band arrested for guerilla show outside Warped Tour Long Beach

Venice Beach-based Who Cares played an illegal show on Pine Avenue near the Pike Outlets after the popular music festival ended.

Crime + Public Safety

Cabrillo baseball coach arrested for alleged statutory rape of student

The suspect was identified by Long Beach police as 34-year-old Gabriel Vigil.

Olympics

What will the financial impact of the Olympics be in Long Beach? Officials don’t know

The city has not conducted an independent economic impact study but maintains all costs should be offset and that worldwide exposure will be a boon for the city.

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Labor

Dozens of grocery workers rally at Marina Pacifica Ralphs

The demonstration comes ahead of a potential strike that could affect Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons stores across the Southland, including 13 in the Long Beach area.

health care

Another round of layoffs at Long Beach Memorial

So far this year, MemorialCare has laid off more than 250 employees at its Long Beach campus.

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protests

Thousands gather near Downtown Long Beach to protest Trump, ICE

'We need to stand up, not sit down,' said one man during the rally.

health care

Long Beach Memorial CEO retires after vote of no confidence

Former CEO Blair Kent had been on paid personal leave for two months as the hospital faced down a strike and numerous rounds of layoffs, including the most recent last week.

Aquarium of the Pacific

Gonna visit the Aquarium of the Pacific? Here’s how to save a few bucks

While the largest aquarium in SoCal is relatively affordable, it can still add up, especially for families. But discounts are available.

People stand on the street holding signs near a delivery van labeled "Long Beach nurses on strike for patient care!"

Labor

Long Beach Memorial nurses on strike for 1st time in 15 years

The one-day strike will be followed by a four-day lockout by the hospital.

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Pride

Long Beach shows off 'The Power of Community' at 42nd Pride parade

Thousands gathered for the annual event in Downtown Sunday morning.

People stand outside holding signs that say "Patient safety first!" and "Patients over profits!"

Labor

Long Beach Memorial nurses announce 1-day strike; hospital responds with 4-day lockout

The hospital assured residents that patient care will not be impacted.

Three young adults stand shoulder to shoulder each wearing a t-shirt that says "hunger strike day."

palestine

CSULB students on hunger strike as Gazans face mass starvation

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are at risk of “severe hunger and malnutrition” as Israel continues to block aid, according to the World Food Programme.

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health care

‘A tragedy’: 175 people laid off at Long Beach Memorial amid alleged budgetary shortfalls, leadership shakeup

The firing of an executive late last year led to a staff vote of no confidence in CEO Blair Kent, who is now on administrative leave.

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queen mary

Demolition of dilapidated village near Queen Mary has begun

What used to be a bustling tourist attraction will now be used for additional parking and event space.

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