Brandon Richardson

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.

arts and culture

Photos: Thousands gather at CSULB for 52nd annual Pow Wow festival

The event 'allows us to express ourselves, keep our culture alive, keep us moving forward as a people and show that we’re still here as a community,' said Walter Ahhaitty of the Kiowa tribe.

homelessness

Long Beach gets $11M from state to combat homelessness along the LA River

Health officials acknowledged that it's unlikely to ever completely clear the river of unhoused people permanently, but said they will ‘help as many people as possible.’

Education

LBCC stands behind DEI values, undeterred by Trump administration

Diversity, equity and inclusion are core principles outlined in the college’s 2022-2026 strategic plan, and it remains “deeply committed” to those values, college officials said.

CSULB

CSULB business students offer free tax prep services

Last year, the IRS-certified volunteers got more than $1.2 million in refunds for over 1,500 clients, according to the university.

Crime + Public Safety

Former Padre, Toma owner faces criminal wage theft charges as new allegations emerge

“His motto is ‘do it until you get in trouble,’” one ex-employee said of former boss Jay Krymis.

Crime + Public Safety

Woman killed after being hit by car while crossing the street, police say

The 61-year-old driver remained at the scene after hitting the woman, who was in a crosswalk.

Crime + Public Safety

Employee shot after trying to foil theft at CVS, police say

A man confronted three women stealing from the traffic circle location, according to authorities. His injuries are non-life-threatening.

politics

Trump DOJ sends probe letter asking Rep. Robert Garcia to clarify a metaphor

Garcia, who represents Long Beach in Congress, faces censure after criticizing billionaire Elon Musk and referring to the current state of American politics as a 'bar fight' requiring 'actual weapons.'

Crime + Public Safety

A man and his dog injured in Central Long Beach shooting

Police also arrested a juvenile boy who was seen firing a ghost gun in a separate incident Wednesday, according to LBPD.

Crime + Public Safety

Armored truck robbed at gunpoint in East Long Beach, LBPD says

The robbery occurred in broad daylight outside a Chase Bank in the Los Altos neighborhood.

Crime + Public Safety

38-year-old man killed in 2nd suspected gang shooting this week

Durell Shell, a Long Beach resident, was shot near Locust Avenue and 14th Street, and later died at the hospital, according to police.

space

‘100% mission success!’ Rocket Lab celebrates 60th Electron rocket launch

The Long Beach-based company has now delivered 210 satellites to space.

arts and culture

‘I’d rather be depressed around colors’: Open Gallery set to reopen one year after a drunk driver smashed into building

The incident resulted in bi-weekly therapy sessions for the gallery founders and their teenage son, who awoke inches from a vehicle among the wreckage of their home and art space.

homelessness

Long Beach’s ‘innovative’ tiny home project is dead; city to return $5.6M state grant

This is the first time a city was unable to complete an awarded project, according to the state housing department.