Dark Harbor
Photos: Jump scares, food, booze and more — the Queen Mary's Dark Harbor is so back
After a four-year hiatus, the iconic Halloween event returns, with promoters paying homage to the past while looking to the future.
Trans Pride
Reveling in trans joy and community
The 4th annual Trans Pride Long Beach event saw hundreds of attendees come together to recognize and celebrate the genderqueer community.
Crime + Public Safety
5 injured in stabbings across Long Beach, police say
The four incidents, which left one person in critical condition, appear to be unrelated, according to authorities.
nonprofits
Abrupt shutdown of Long Beach-based regional food bank sends local nonprofits scrambling for supplies
The state is investigating the Foodbank of Southern California and has terminated an agreement with the organization to distribute federal food aid, but few details were available Friday.
Crime + Public Safety
1 dead in crash between motorcycles in North Long Beach, police say
Police say the collision caused one motorcyclist to crash into a parked car.
Missing Person
St. Mary seeks help to identify unknown patient
The patient is described as an African American male aged 35-45.
Long Beach Marathon
Beware road closures during 40th Long Beach Marathon
Here’s your guide to road closures during the marathon to help you get where you need to go this weekend.
Crime + Public Safety
Lithium-ion battery fire finally extinguished at ports; Vincent Thomas Bridge, 47 Freeway to remain closed 24 to 48 hours
A truck carrying the batteries overturned Thursday afternoon, forcing multiple terminals at the ports of LA and Long Beach to close.
Critically Speaking
Critically Speaking: A striking state of affairs
Local news is hurting and now journalists at 11 Southern California newspapers could walk off the job.
Pets
Scratch This: A calendar of Howl-o-ween havoc
Now that we've passed through the autumnal equinox, it's time for spooky season with the floof community.
Labor
East, Gulf coast dockworker strike appears likely. LA and Long Beach are ready
Negotiations have been stagnant for months and, with the Oct. 1 strike looming, the Biden administration says it won't intervene.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting suspect arrested after SWAT response, police say
Police said the man shot someone near Poly High School Wednesday afternoon before fleeing to a Wrigley-area home.
LBUSD
LBUSD students were ‘suffering’ amid recent heatwave — and some schools still won’t have AC for years
Studies show that students who are uncomfortable due to heat and other issues such as hunger are less likely to retain information.
homelessness
Help create Long Beach's plan to address homelessness
The city is hosting an open house Thursday to give updates and gather more community input for its five-year plan.
Labor
Workers in 11 SoCal newsrooms vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike
After over two years of negotiations, unionized workers still do not have a contract.
CSULB
CSULB students speak out against speech-regulating policy, rising tuition costs
During its weekly meetings, Students for Quality Education work to spread its message and teach other students about where their tuition money is going.