
Belmont pool
TONIGHT: Long Beach officials to give update on yet another Belmont pool redesign
The project has been dragging on for 11 years and is now on its fourth redesign, which requires additional Coastal Commission approval.
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Belmont pool
The project has been dragging on for 11 years and is now on its fourth redesign, which requires additional Coastal Commission approval.
entertainment
A temporary amphitheater is supposed to open adjacent to the Queen Mary this fall, but no timeline, budget or funding source has been finalized, according to city staff.
LBUSD
While the new gym and pool are slated to open in 2027, the school’s new stadium is set to come online in August ahead of the 2025-26 academic year.
sports
Hundreds gathered at the Cabrillo soccer field Saturday morning to pay their respects the day after the teen suffered a medical emergency during a game.
aviation
The milestone is a welcome step for residents who have spent nearly two years pushing back against air and noise pollution at the airport.
entertainment
The music venue “offering unforgettable experiences” is slated to open this fall next to the Queen Mary, according to Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.
labor action
The union that represents the workers held a strike authorization vote Sunday, with 85% voting in favor.
Wildfire
From discounted hotel room rates and free food to donation collections, Long Beach is stepping up to assist its neighbors throughout the county.
Wildfire
As numerous fires burn tens of thousands of acres across the county, Long Beach has deployed fire and police personnel to assist.
Weather
The National Weather Service said the city could see gusts up to 40 miles per hour tonight, which is just a taste of what other parts of the region are facing.
skateboarding
The city of Long Beach has identified four potential locations for new skateparks, including a $5 million ‘destination’ park at Alamitos Beach, after a survey showed demand for more.
environment
Levels of the inhalable microscopic pollutants known as PM2.5 are high and outdoor exercise should be limited.
homelessness
During the annual service, the names of 65 unhoused people were read, each having a candle lit in their honor.
immigration
Heading into the winter break, the school’s administration emailed students regarding the uncertainty surrounding the president-elect’s potential immigration policies.
ports
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles moved nearly 1.77 million containers last month, up 5.7% from November 2020.
Crime + Public Safety
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.