Long Beach rallies to help Clay on First pottery studio recover following a fire
A fire that broke out inside the pottery studio’s production area on Sunday, April 14, caused between $10,000 and $12,000 in damages, according to owner Clay Wood.
2 arrested in fatal shooting of man found dead in burning home, police say
The body of 54-year-old Long Beach resident Willie Smith was discovered in the 5300 block of Pine Avenue on March 13, as fire crews worked to put out a fire at a home in the area.
Metro board votes to make student 'GoPass' free ride program a permanent fixture
In Long Beach, the program serves area high school students as well as those who attend Long Beach City College.
Scratch This: Meet Matt Yniguez, Long Beach Animal Care Services’ volunteer coordinator
Plus, check out these adoptable cats and pups: Gumbo, Showtime and Ruby Tuesday.
Critically Speaking: You can't 'camp' in Grants Pass, Oregon
A Supreme Court ruling on homelessness could upend local enforcement.
What’s good in the LBC: Paint and Sip, a yacht rave, a class on Palestinian cuisine and more
It's not Mother's Day, yet, but here are some events you can check out around town with or without mom this weekend.
Long Beach Journalism Initiative chair threatens to sue journalists amid NLRB probe
Matt Kinley, a lawyer who chairs the board of the Long Beach Post’s parent nonprofit, demanded the removal of an article and informational flyers.
WATCHDOG TODAY: 'Media incubator' approved, City to host 'Pride Prep' vax clinic, LBG breaks 100-year record
Plus, unionized workers reached a "life-changing" agreement with Hotel Maya; two dining parklets were approved in Belmont Shore and more local headlines.
City to host free vaccine clinic at The Falcon ahead of Long Beach Pride events
The pop-up clinic will offer a variety of shots and STI testing at The Falcon on Broadway ahead of Long Beach Pride on May 19.
Long Beach Airport sets monthly passenger record
City officials attributed the surge to an increase in flight slot usage from the airport's carriers.
City Council approves naming new Port of Long Beach education center after former Congressman Alan Lowenthal
The $19 million center will include interactive learning displays and show the history of the port, which was one of the focuses of Lowenthal's work while in office.
City Council approves 'media incubator' request, wants clear line between city funding and journalism
The request by Mayor Rex Richardson asked the city to work with other institutions to find a way to help the struggling news industry in Long Beach.
City Council approves outdoor dining parklets for Open Sesame, Aroma di Roma
There are now three approved parklets in the Belmont Shore stretch of Second Street where residents say they will negatively affect parking.
Unionized workers reach ‘life-changing’ agreement with Hotel Maya
The new contract includes a $5 per hour raise in the first year, with most non-tipped workers on track to make $35 per hour by July 2027.
Long Beach is offering $10,000 grants, ‘extreme’ small business makeovers
The city is offering nearly two dozen $10,000 grants to small businesses along with support services and workshops.
Supreme Court ruling allows 'developer fees' to be challenged but effect in Long Beach could be minimal
The ruling will let developers challenge fees charged to support things like public safety, parks and transportation projects but Long Beach already allows appeals.