Mayor proposes 'incubator' funding initiative to support local journalism
Mayor Rex Richardson is asking the City Council to support the creation of an incubator initiative, which would help support local media and journalism outlets.
Long Beach’s 1st openly lesbian councilmember releases book on city’s LGBTQ+ history
Limited to only 128 pages, Gerrie Schipske said the book gives a high-level overview of the history but hopes it will serve as a jumping-off point for deeper dives into the city's LGBTQ+ past.
Long Beach offering grants up to $5,000 for neighborhood improvement projects
The funding is intended to help pay for things like neighborhood cleanups, food distribution events and other projects that can benefit residents.
PODCAST: Fighting the preschool-to-prison pipeline
Ishmael Pruitt co-founded Project Optimism "to stimulate the ambition of our next generation of leaders" and to help students see the value of education.
Long Beach Post faces federal investigation into retaliation amid union vote
Before unionizing, workers tried to warn the nonprofit’s board of directors of several workplace violations, but their concerns were ignored.
WATCHDOG TODAY: Solar-powered 'Trees in the Bay', delays at LGB and a battle brewing on the beach path
The headlines you might have missed in LB Watchdog today.
Solar-powered Christmas? Energy-efficient holiday trees coming to Colorado Lagoon
This year, Long Beach will have nine solar-powered holiday trees floating on the Colorado Lagoon, according to a city official.
Expect delays at Long Beach Airport as two lanes of traffic will close through June
Two lanes of traffic, where travelers are typically dropped off or picked up by vehicles, will be closed through the end of June, the airport said Thursday.
Critically Speaking: A Bird’s eye view
A battle is brewing on the beach bike path.
Camerata Singers, community rally to save Open Gallery with free concert, events
The benefit concert this Friday is the latest effort to help rebuild the family-run art gallery, which was destroyed after two cars crashed through it on Feb. 24.
What’s good in the LBC: Art Walk, Formula DRIFT and a Day Float
There’s rarely any shortage of things to do in Long Beach. Here are eight events to consider this weekend.
WATCHDOG TODAY: LB's cannabis tax break, E-scooters on the beach path, a styrofoam ban and more headlines
From a gardener arrested on suspicion of sexually battering three women he worked for to a weekday stroll through El Dorado Nature Center, here are today's headlines.
The Port of Long Beach could name its educational center after former Congressman Alan Lowenthal
A committee will decide whether a $19 million center inside the port headquarters Downtown will be named after Lowenthal, who advocated for ports and environmental policy.
Police arrest gardener they say committed sexual battery against several clients in Long Beach
Norwalk resident Meliton Santoyo Jaramillo, 38, is accused of committing at least three sexual batteries since August 2023, and police say there may be more victims.
Long Beach to begin enforcing its ban on styrofoam products in June
The city's law was adopted in 2018, but city officials say enforcement of the ban was delayed as the city dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic and a citywide staffing shortage.
E-scooters on the beach bike path? Long Beach is looking into that
The Long Beach City Council requested a feasibility study to determine if e-scooters could safely operate on the beach bike path, where scooters are currently banned.