Art Galleries

'Anti-art gallery' Environment closes after city says events have grown too large

Founder Samuel "NA$A” Wright posted a statement on Instagram announcing the closure and what comes next.

91 Freeway

91 Freeway widening appears dead after community rejects North Long Beach project

The $174 million project would have added an additional eastbound lane from the 710 Freeway to the Atlantic and Cherry Avenue exits.

Things to do

What's good in the LBC: Midsummer Scream returns, Night Dive at the aquarium and more

You'll be busy in Long Beach this weekend as Halloween comes early and a late-night, adults-only party returns to the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Long Beach Airport

Long Beach Airport releases commemorative posters celebrating 100 years of history

The series of four posters will be available for free at a public open house July 27 celebrating the re-opening of the historic terminal building.

cybersecurity

Ransomware attack closes Long Beach courthouse, officials say

Officials first became aware of the issue Friday after courts in Los Angeles County began experiencing connectivity issues.

Crime + Public Safety

3 arrested in shooting that killed beloved Long Beach street vendor, police say

Yener Ramirez Miranda, 37, of Wilmington was working his usual street vending route in Long Beach when was killed by stray gunfire on March 20.

East Village Arts District

Dark Art Emporium dives into ‘A Deep Well’ in search of new Long Beach talent

The gallery in the East Village Arts District is calling for more artists to submit their macabre creations.

Watchdog Fundraiser

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Joe Biden

Biden exits 2024 race; Long Beach officials react

A CSULB political science expert says rushing to support another candidate could be divisive for any political party.

Labor

Disneyland cast members vote to authorize strike

Thousands of workers could walk off the job if a deal isn't reached as their unions face expired contracts and allege hundreds of labor violations.

Housing crisis

Column: Long Beach needs tens of thousands of new homes to address the housing crisis

Here’s where we should put them.

Police arrest man accused of sexually battering 2 girls in Long Beach

Police say the man is suspected of following two girls getting off the bus along Atlantic Avenue Thursday morning, June 18, and sexually battering them.

robbery

2 found guilty of robbing 'high-end' liquor from stores, selling it on Instagram

The duo robbed BevMo stores in Long Beach and Lakewood and then used social media to sell the bottles, according to federal authorities.

Traffic Fatality

Motorcyclist dies more than a month after crash near Heartwell Park, police say

The crash happened just after 6 p.m. June 4, in the area of Carson Street and Ostrom Avenue, police said.

Watchdog Fundraiser

🍻🍽️ YOU'RE INVITED! Indulge in an evening of flavor and fun with ISM Brewing and the Watchdog

Join us for a fundraiser beer pairing dinner this Thursday evening, July 25.

Long Beach Yacht Club

Planning Commission approves project that could nearly double size of Long Beach Yacht Club

The club is looking to add a two-story, 20,179-square-foot addition to the existing clubhouse, which will also be renovated during the project.