
belmont shore
Panama Joe's will not pursue outdoor dining parklet, councilmember says
Long Beach City Council member Kristina Duggan said Friday that the popular Belmont Shore bar and restaurant has pulled its application for a dining parklet.
belmont shore
Long Beach City Council member Kristina Duggan said Friday that the popular Belmont Shore bar and restaurant has pulled its application for a dining parklet.
Housing crisis
While Mayor Rex Richardson touted the record 2,934 units that were entitled in 2023, it still falls short of the 3,376 homeless people that are living in Long Beach, and is nowhere near enough to address the housing crisis.
Monday is the deadline to register for the Nov. 5 election; mail ballots are out now and in-person voting begins Saturday.
Critically Speaking
Street vendors are running into barriers while trying to comply with Long Beach's new law.
Scratch This
Event will take place against a glorious Long Beach sunset.
Crime + Public Safety
Police say they responded early Wednesday morning to the 3300 block of Long Beach Boulevard where they found the man.
arts and culture
No bands have been announced but presale launches Oct. 24 with two-day passes starting at $150.
sports
The sports retailer is taking over the massive space vacated when Sears shuttered its Long Beach location in early 2021.
Crime + Public Safety
Police say the woman was speeding eastbound on Spring Street, near Studebaker Road, in a 2024 BMW 440i when she lost control of the car and crashed into a utility pole shortly before 11 p.m. on Wednesday.
On the Ballot
Long Beach officials say it takes an average of seven months to fill city positions and that about one in five city jobs sits vacant.
Crime + Public Safety
Authorities say the victim had filed for a restraining against the gunman earlier in the day.
What's Good LBC
The pre-Halloween festivities are ramping up this week. In addition to spooky show at the Playhouse and Dark Harbor, there will be a Halloween Spectacular, Howl-O-Week Festival, and more.
Planning Commission
The 96-unit building will consist of studio apartments, including 12 units that will be rented out to very-low-income households if the project is approved.
Crime + Public Safety
Police say 21-year-old Carson resident Marissa Maxie and two 17-year-old boys are responsible for at least four necklace thefts from minors in Long Beach in May.
Critically Speaking
Long Beach could look to crack down on problematic, vacant properties.
Crime + Public Safety
The notice had been in effect since Oct. 9 following a large water main break that affected water pressure in California Heights, Los Cerritos, Bixby Knolls and North Long Beach.