CSULB

Freedom of expression is ‘not an absolute right’ on CSU campuses, officials say as new semester begins

Days before students returned to California State University campuses for the fall semester, officials sent an email detailing a policy that regulates the First Amendment at the system’s 23 schools, including Long Beach.

Code enforcement

Colossus Bread could lose all of its seating amid months-long permitting battle

The bustling bakery, which offers brunch and pizza, has already reduced its hours and will convert to takeout-only if it can't come into compliance with state code.

Crime + Public Safety

Police ask for help finding hit-and-run driver who injured 2 pedestrians in July

Police say the crash on July 17 in the area of East Fourth Street and St. Louis Avenue left two pedestrians with moderate injuries.

public health

The new covid vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it

From California Healthline: Healthy people who have already been vaccinated or have immunity because they’ve been exposed to covid enough times may want to wait a few months.

Labor Day 2024

Here's what will be closed on Labor Day in Long Beach

Street sweeping is among the city services that will not be operating during the Sept. 2 holiday.

Things to do

What's Good, LBC? New museum exhibits, roller disco, Greek festival and more

We've collected some of the coolest events, shows, and festivals going on throughout the week so you're never bored in Long Beach.

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.

Crime + Public Safety

2 injured in West Long Beach shooting, police say

Few details about what led up to the shooting were available as of Friday morning, but police say it happened around 1:28 p.m. in the 2100 block of Spring Street.

Crime + Public Safety

Police ask for help finding missing at-risk 29-year-old with medical conditions

Davontay M. Clark, who is non-verbal, was last seen leaving his residence in the 1700 block of Long Beach Boulevard Thursday night, according to authorities.

Critically Speaking

Critically Speaking: Democrats are split on Proposition 36

But the divisive measure that could increase penalties for retail theft and drug charges will be decided by voters in November.

Scratch This

Scratch This | Clear The Shelters gives pets their shot at stardom

Also, if you attend Benny the Cat's birthday party, then you can meet a few more stars and starlets.

arts and culture

Zaferia's homegrown Happy Sundays music fest expands to 2 days, hosts aerospace talks this weekend

The husband-and-wife musician duo behind the free 'anti-festival' festival hopes to keep expanding citywide in future years.

Commission for Women and Girls

Long Beach's newest commission will tackle issues affecting girls and women

The group started meeting this summer and will take part in the city's second annual women's fair Monday, Aug. 26.

affordable housing

$7 million in loans approved for affordable housing projects for low-income seniors, unhoused

The two projects would add 134 units of affordable housing near Downtown Long Beach serving low-income seniors and people experiencing homelessness.

Opinion

Views | When compassion is just a buzzword: The city’s homeless strategy prioritizes enforcement over humanity

Let’s be honest: “anti-camping” is a sanitized way of saying we intend to criminalize poverty.