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.

Column: Long Beach is making room for apartments, but only on busy streets. That’s not fair

The city's proposed zoning changes follow a unique (but familiar) pattern that puts new and affordable homes on dangerous and dirty arterial roads.

Local animal advocate to make appeal for Project Street Vet at April 23 City Council

Diana Geosano is searching for Long Beach veterinarians to offer free treatment and support for pets of unhoused people.

WATCHDOG TODAY: Grand Prix roars for a 49th year, musical revives '50s rockabilly, beach lot to get security gate to deter late-night activity

Plus, protestors called for a ceasefire in Gaza outside of the Acura Grand Prix in Downtown.

Column: Think you hate racing? Long Beach’s Grand Prix is still a sight to behold

Whether you love or hate the Grand Prix, you should try to check it out at least once. Here's why.

La Verne beach parking lot to get new security gate, entry spikes to stop noisy, late-night activity

Residents say that nuisance activities in the public Belmont Shore parking lot have kept them up at night. New security features could block after-hours use.

Review: Musical Theatre West’s ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ rocks the Carpenter Center

Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley are reawakening 1950s rockabilly at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center through April 28.

A dedicated team who continues to capture the heart of the city

I’m sending you this to brag about my friends Jason Ruiz, Alicia Robinson and Fernando Haro because they won’t do it.

PHOTOS: The scent of fuel and burning rubber fills the air in Downtown during day 2 of the Grand Prix

IndyCars, sports cars, flying trucks and more wowed spectators during the second day of the three-day race weekend.

Pro-Palestine protesters rally outside Grand Prix, call for a ceasefire in Gaza

About 100 people gathered at Lincoln Park and marched down Ocean Boulevard to spread their message.

WATCHDOG TODAY: Long Beach launches affordable housing registry; New Starbucks opening next to LBCC

Plus, join us TONIGHT at 10 p.m. for Media Guild Dance Club at Hamburger Mary's.

Scratch This: While Kate Karp was 'off-leash'

Your favorite Long Beach pet correspondent is back with a new column that will cover adoptions, events, issues and more news about this city's furry friends.