Labor
Rite Aid workers rally for better pay, increased safety amid contract negotiations
The company emerged from bankruptcy earlier this month, having shed billions in debt, which workers argue means they can afford fair wages and benefits.
Brandon Richardson
Reporter and photojournalist covering Long Beach, CA
Proposition 36
Business leaders disappointed City Council won’t support statewide reforms on theft, drug use and mental health
Chamber of Commerce and Visit Long Beach wanted officials to support Prop. 36 but the council shelved the item and took no stance as commercial property crimes soar.
CSULB
CSULB to celebrate 75th anniversary with live music, food, beer and more
The three bands — Mariachi los Tiburones de CSULB, Higher Ed and Knyght Ryder — all have ties to the university.
LBUSD
Special needs student hit by car after walking off Bryant Elementary campus unaccompanied
The district said its 'thoughts' are with the family but did not elaborate on what improvements the incident might spur on its campuses.
CSULB
CSULB professors say the university is targeting them for participation in pro-Palestine rallies, investment criticisms
The ACLU sent a letter to the university alleging the school’s “restrictive” protest policies are unconstitutional.
YMCA
YMCA demolishes Rascals Teriyaki Grill building to make way for expansion
The YMCA did not provide details for its upcoming project for the former site of the popular restaurant, which closed over a year ago and sat vacant until it was razed last week.
Long Beach Airport
City subsidies aren’t moving the needle on unleaded fuel use at Long Beach Airport
As a result, residents who live beneath the flight path argue they’ve been left vulnerable to lead-related illnesses.
Westin Long Beach
Westin hotel workers to get $11.25 raise under new ‘life-changing’ contract
Workers voted unanimously to ratify the contract agreement, which also includes staffing level guarantees and a retirement plan.
Port of Long Beach
A labor dispute at East, Gulf coast ports is bringing more cargo to LA, Long Beach
Dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts could strike as early as Oct. 1 if a contract agreement isn't reached, pushing even more cargo to the West Coast, experts say.
CSULB newspaper ditches 49er name after 75 years — and a university foundation may be next
Student journalists cited gold rush-era atrocities carried out against natives as the reason for the change. The nonprofit 49er Foundation now says it’s considering a name change as well.
health care
LA County hopes data sharing will help reduce medical debt; Long Beach won't participate
County hospitals will soon be required to share medical debt data in hopes of identifying assistance gaps.
Port of Long Beach
LA, Long Beach ports report record July cargo volumes. What does the future hold?
With data showing Long Beach is closing the gap with LA, Mayor Richardson thinks the city is poised to take over as the top U.S. container port in the coming years.
Opinion
NYT critic reduces Long Beach’s Olympic closing ceremony to a ‘beach party’ — like that's a bad thing?
The 70-year-old critic from Connecticut doesn’t think a beach party featuring Snoop Dogg and other megastars is good enough for the Olympics. I disagree.
queen mary
Former Queen Mary operators charged with fraud after investors lose over $70M
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to bar Taylor Woods and Howard Wu from the securities market entirely.
arts and culture
Local superhero to premiere documentary about spreading holiday cheer to all 50 states
Yuri Williams has traversed the country bringing toys to sick and disabled children numerous times. Watch him on his journey this Saturday at the Art Theatre of Long Beach.
Amphitheater
City seeks operator for future outdoor amphitheater near the Queen Mary
During a closed session last month, city officials met with agencies such as Live Nation and Goldenvoice to discuss the future venue.