Brandon Richardson

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.

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.

business

No stereo, no paint, no tech: Jeff Bezos-backed EV truck unveiled in Long Beach

The internet had mixed reactions toward the small pickup designed by Slate Auto at its North Long Beach studio.

Crime + Public Safety

Viral animal abuse suspect arrested; dog is ‘bright, alert and responsive,’ officials say

'This type of animal cruelty has no place in our community,' police Chief Wally Hebeish said.

Crime + Public Safety

Video shows man violently abusing a dog; Long Beach police are investigating

The incident occurred Monday morning in an alley just off Long Beach Boulevard and 12th Street.

Olympics

With more events coming to Long Beach, Supervisor Janice Hahn proposes water taxi service for 2028 Olympics

The city is set to host 11 events — more than double the initial 2017 bid from the city of Los Angeles.

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Scenes from the final day of the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Speeding cars, burning rubber and enthusiastic fans.

Cambodia Town

Photos: Thousands gathered for Long Beach’s 17th annual Cambodia Town Parade

The event this year coincided with the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Cambodian genocide under Khmer Rouge rule that saw 1.3 million people killed.

wildlife

Minke whale dies after days trapped in Long Beach harbor

Efforts to lure the whale back out to open waters were unsuccessful, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials.

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is celebrating its 50th year

“I don’t think anybody imagined that it would turn out to be quite the production that it is today,” said Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Michaelian.

Long Beach Airport

Long Beach Airport boasts increased unleaded fuel sales; critics are unimpressed

According to city data, unleaded aviation fuel only makes up 2% of fuel deliveries from October through February.

Scorpion submarine

Long Beach looks to remove Scorpion submarine — the longtime waterfront companion of the Queen Mary

The Soviet-era sub was moored next to the historic ocean liner as a tourist attraction in 1998 but was shuttered in 2015 after falling into disrepair.

Labor

Long Beach Memorial nurses say work conditions are unsafe — for themselves as well as patients

The unions representing nurses at the hospital campus have been locked in contentious contract negotiations with management since early February.

business

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy a 2nd time, plans to close all U.S. stores

The fast-fashion company has locations in Long Beach, Lakewood and Cerritos, and will leave large storefronts to fill in already-struggling retail centers.

Food & Drink

New sushi and Japanese BBQ joint opens at Long Beach Exchange

Sosogu, which translates to ‘pour it up,’ is the brainchild of original Wallflowers guitarist Tobias Miller and business partner Richard Gottlieb.

Crime + Public Safety

Part-time CSULB lecturer arrested for allegedly ‘contacting a minor with the intent to have sex’

The allegations against Eric Brothwell became public after a sting operation by a 'To Catch a Predator'-like activist organization went viral.