Brandon Richardson - Long Beach Watchdog

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immigration

CSULB advises international students to return to U.S. ahead of Trump inauguration

Heading into the winter break, the school’s administration emailed students regarding the uncertainty surrounding the president-elect’s potential immigration policies.

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ports

Uncertainty at East and Gulf coast ports, consumer demand fuel record November at San Pedro Bay ports

The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles moved nearly 1.77 million containers last month, up 5.7% from November 2020.

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Crime + Public Safety

Hundreds of donated toys stolen from music fest. Long Beach’s Hood Santa is asking for help

Thieves stole bags of toys collected at the annual For The Children hardcore music festival, which were supposed to be given out this Saturday in Central Long Beach.

A man plays a large drum with white and blue lights shining down on him.

feature

‘This is rock star stuff’: From Long Beach metalhead to playing taiko for millions

Drummer Kaz Mogi, a Long Beach native, took the stage with a massive Japanese drum during the 10th annual Game Awards as part of an emotional announcement.

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lakewood equestrian center

'We should take one more chance': Lakewood Equestrian Center saved by new operator agreement

When the only other choice was to shutter the beloved facility, the City Council voted 4-1 to take a chance on a new, local operator.

Three out of focus people walk away from a white and blue sign that reads "Boeing."

business

Boeing to lay off 115 Long Beach workers, more than 500 statewide

The layoffs come after the company announced $6 billion in losses during the third quarter.

business

Youth culture, entertainment industry could help solve Long Beach’s long-standing identity crisis

The entertainment sector is growing in Long Beach and, with major events on the horizon, Mayor Rex Richardson says the city needs to sort out its identity before being thrust onto the world stage.

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Long Beach Airport

PHOTOS: Long Beach officials seal a time capsule, play pickleball at ‘America’s coolest airport’

City leaders gathered for the final centennial year celebration of Long Beach Airport and announced the acquisition of a trademark officially making it the ‘coolest’ airport in the country.

A young boy wearing a black helmet sits on a horse.

lakewood equestrian center

New hope for Lakewood Equestrian Center after initial lease negotiations fall through

After negotiations broke down with its first choice for operator, the city quickly pivoted to a proposal from a Lakewood resident with a community-focused vision for the facility.

A restaurant with a blue and red neon sign that reads "Toma."

Labor

‘A little more salt in the wound’: Toma workers quit over fears that the new bar and restaurant is Padre 2.0

The new Downtown space owned by the same man behind Padre and Mezcalero shuttered after the ABC said it illegally sold alcohol for weeks, in addition to owing vendors and workers money. It’s unclear when it will re-open.

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CSULB

Jane Close Conoley to step down as CSULB president next year

Conoley announced she would retire after the spring semester, with a new president expected to step in 'on or before July 1, 2025.'

A green container ship with the word "evergreen" is unloaded by large cranes.

tariffs

‘Uncertainty’ and ‘disruption’: Experts continue to sound the alarm on sweeping Trump tariffs

Port of Los Angeles officials, business executives and others warn that tariffs on all imports as proposed by President-elect Donald Trump would increase prices for U.S. consumers.

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Long Beach Airport

Long Beach Airport road work to pause amid record Thanksgiving travel surge

Airports across the country are gearing up for record holiday passenger volumes, with TSA expecting to break the busiest single day record on Dec. 1 with more than 3 million screenings.

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Port of Long Beach

Long Beach port sets all-time monthly cargo record ahead of holiday season, threat of universal tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed tariffs on all imports, which would likely decrease port activity, negatively impact jobs and increase taxes for the average family, experts say.

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Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

‘New dawn’ for Long Beach motorsports as Penske acquires Grand Prix Association of Long Beach ahead of 50th anniversary

The automotive giant, which owns the NTT IndyCar Series, said it looks forward to working with the association’s team on the ‘historic’ Long Beach street race, which will be broadcast on Fox.

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On the Ballot

'It's more important to vote locally than nationally'

Here's what Long Beach voters are saying on the last day of the 2024 election.

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