What's Good LBC
Whether it's a family-friendly celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month or being part of the Queen Mary's 90th anniversary celebration, there's plenty to do this week around the city. And don't worry, we won't forget the spooky stuff either.
Labor
Unionized workers are voting on whether to authorize a strike, with results expected by the end of the week, the union says.
Crime + Public Safety
Police say the north and southbound lanes in area of Cowles and Anaheim streets will be closed while authorities investigate.
Olympics
Mayor Rex Richardson talks about his visit to the Paris Games and what Long Beach's participation in the 2028 Olympics will mean for the city.
Crime + Public Safety
Details about what led up to the shooting were limited, but police said it happened shortly before midnight in the 1700 block of San Francisco Avenue.
Crime + Public Safety
Police say the suspect assaulted another man near Pacific Coast Highway and Magnolia Avenue before barricading himself away from responding officers.
Labor
The company emerged from bankruptcy earlier this month, having shed billions in debt, which workers argue means they can afford fair wages and benefits.
Utility Shutoffs
Residential gas accounts that owe at least $800 could lose service, but the city offers payment plans and discounts for those who qualify.
cannabis
The Planning Commission voted to recommend new regulations that include specific operating hours, standards for delivery drivers and limits on how much product vehicles could carry at one time.
Proposition 36
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.
Crime + Public Safety
Police say the pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk near Pacific Coast Highway and Pasadena Avenue Thursday night when he was struck by someone driving a car.
Scratch This
Even if there's no will, there's probably a way.
Trans Pride
As trans rights fell under attack in recent years, so did the need for the community to create its own pride celebration in Long Beach.
Parks
A six-week series of events that starts this Sunday will include photography and drawing outings, a talk on the park’s history and an interactive music program.
Clocked Out
Psst, that wicked heat is gone and we only have a few days left of summer. Let's enjoy them on the dusty trail.
CSULB
The three bands — Mariachi los Tiburones de CSULB, Higher Ed and Knyght Ryder — all have ties to the university.