Reporter and photojournalist covering Long Beach, CA
business
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.
Long Beach 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.
lakewood equestrian center
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.
Labor
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.
CSULB
Conoley announced she would retire after the spring semester, with a new president expected to step in 'on or before July 1, 2025.'
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.
Long Beach Airport
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.
Port of Long Beach
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.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
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.
On the Ballot
Here's what Long Beach voters are saying on the last day of the 2024 election.
Labor
Workers walked off the job Friday for a strike that lasted through the weekend as they fought for increased wages and more affordable health care.
arts and culture
No bands have been announced but presale launches Oct. 24 with two-day passes starting at $150.
Long Beach Airport
Since May of last year, Delta has given up three of its seven daily flight slots.
Crime + Public Safety
Owner Jay Krymis confirmed many of the allegations, saying he “failed” his employees and hopes they — and the community — can forgive him as he works to open a new restaurant Downtown.
Labor
Tens of thousands of dockworkers walked off the job Tuesday, leaving billions of dollars of goods in limbo. West Coast ports say they are ready for more cargo.
Dark Harbor
After a four-year hiatus, the iconic Halloween event returns, with promoters paying homage to the past while looking to the future.