The importance of Long Beach’s queer history
During “Discovering Long Beach’s Unknown Queer History” on Saturday, Phillip Zonkel and other panelists hope to shed some light on the city's often overlooked past.
Critically Speaking
Critically Speaking: We've chipped away at the Digital Divide
But the end of a federal subsidy could make things worse in Long Beach.
Scratch This
Scratch This: It's all things cat in the newest cat meetup joint in town!
The Cool Cat Collective is a purrfect (sorry) addition to a cool stretch of street!
Long Beach is hosting a series of free flu shot clinics as flu season begins
There are ten scheduled clinics where residents can get free flu shots this month including one spooky event where costumes are encouraged.
Crime + Public Safety
Padre, Mezcalero owner accused of wage theft, gross mismanagement that spurs criminal investigation
Owner Jay Krymis confirmed many of the allegations, saying he “failed” his employees and hopes they — and the community — can forgive him as he works to open a new restaurant Downtown.
On The Ballot: A $15M decision on power plant taxes
Measure LB is one of a few ballot measures Long Beach voters will decide in November and city officials say its passage could generate $15 million annually.
Crime + Public Safety
Firefighters extinguish 2nd-alarm blaze in Downtown Long Beach, authorities say
Officials say the fire happened at an abandoned building in the 900 block of Pine Avenue Wednesday morning.
Crime + Public Safety
Woman riding as passenger on motorcycle dies in crash near Bixby Park, police say
Police say speed may have been a factor in the crash, which happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
arts and culture
Olive & Rose, a modern bistro from the siblings behind Heritage, opens today
Chef Philip Pretty and his sister Lauren earned Long Beach its first Michelin star in 2023. Now, they’re bringing a modern bistro Downtown — and a new bar concept to Rose Park next year.
jellyfishbot
Long Beach looking for youth artwork and a name for its new 'Jellyfish' trash removal bot
The Jellyfishbot is a remote-controlled device that city workers will use to remove debris from city waterways. It just needs a name and some flair.
What's Good LBC
What's Good, LBC? Long Beach Marathon, fall exhibitions and more
Long Beach Museum of Art will unveil a new exhibit, Long Beach Sake Day will celebrate all things Japanese sake and local artists will open their studios to the public.
Labor
East, Gulf coast dockworkers on strike for 1st time in nearly 50 years; Long Beach, LA port officials hope for speedy resolution
Tens of thousands of dockworkers walked off the job Tuesday, leaving billions of dollars of goods in limbo. West Coast ports say they are ready for more cargo.
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.