Labor
‘As long as it takes’: Westin Long Beach workers are on strike
Around 100 workers walked out Saturday morning and refuse to work until a new contract agreement is reached.
Brandon Richardson
Reporter and photojournalist covering Long Beach, CA
Westin Long Beach
Westin Long Beach workers may celebrate 4th of July weekend on strike
Workers at the Downtown hotel voted to authorize the strike Tuesday as contract negotiations drag on.
Food 4 Less
Food 4 Less reaches tentative contract agreement, fending off strike
Less than two weeks ago, union members voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if necessary.
‘Don’t feed the birds’: El Dorado Park duck pond reopens after multi-million dollar facelift
About 400 turtles and more than 200 fish were relocated as part of the project.
Grow Long beach
Ford to open EV development center in Douglas Park
The 250,000-square-foot facility will include office, labs and a design studio for up to 450 workers.
Long Beach Airport
‘A big middle finger to us’: Residents unimpressed with FAA, LGB informational webinar
Federal and local officials, as well as industry experts, answered dozens of community questions related to general aviation operations.
LGB breaks monthly passenger record for 2nd time this year
Nearly 190,000 people traveled through the airport in May — the most in a single month in its 100-year history.
‘Resilience’: As it rebuilds, Open Gallery curates group show for Long Beach Walls
And everything you need to know about this year’s joint Walls-Art Renzei festival.
Photos: Shakespeare by the Sea season opens in Long Beach for the first time ever
The troupe is bringing performances of "Cardenio: Two Falsehoods" and "Henry IV" to 16 SoCal cities this summer for free.
‘Music to My Ears’: Catch the Long Beach Municipal Band for free starting next week
The summer music series kicks off Tuesday, June 25 with four shows per week through Aug. 2.
Food 4 Less workers vote ‘overwhelmingly’ to authorize strike
Union representatives said they hope the threat of a strike will be enough to secure a fair contract but added that workers are ready to act.
Schedule released for resurrected Moonlight Movies on the Beach
"The Princess Bride," "The Meg," and "Coco" are among the nine-movie series.
‘I made it’: City celebrates opening of affordable housing near the traffic circle
For residents like Donnie Grimes and 75 others, the project has become a lifeline.
Council approves $429K for 40 carts to be given to street vendors for free
The two contracts are for carts designed for fruit, tamales and grilled foods (but not raw meat).
Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias to receive key to the city
Samuel and Beth Keesal, and Rev. Dr. Leon and Paula Wood also will receive keys to the city for their contributions to Long Beach.
MemorialCare medical workers in Long Beach stave off reduced hours
It is unclear if hospital leadership is still considering furloughs and layoffs amid contract negotiations.