Long Beach launches new registry to alert residents to affordable housing, funding for home improvements

The new registry will alert those who sign up when the city has funds for things like roof repairs or when a new affordable housing project is accepting applications.

Critically Speaking: We need some money

What is government's role in funding local news?

New Starbucks slated to replace two auto shops next to LBCC's Pacific Coast Campus

The Planning Commission approved the project, which includes a drive-through that can hold up to 17 vehicles in its queue, according to the city.

Dog dies in Los Altos house fire, no other injuries reported

The homeowner said he does not have insurance but will try to repair the damage himself.

Crews clear homeless encampment in vacant building to make way for affordable housing development in Long Beach

People who had been living in the long-shuttered mental health facility were forced to clear out on Thursday.

No Beach Streets this year? Lack of funding means Long Beach residents may have to wait until 2025

The city didn’t get the funding it requested from LA Metro for the popular event, which encourages bike and pedestrian activities.

What’s good in the LBC: Earth Day festivities, Grand Prix, pop-ups and a culinary experience

Better weather is on the horizon this weekend. Here are 13 events to consider for celebrating 4/20, Earth Day and the Grand Prix.

Live AMA with Jackie Rae and Jason Ruiz

It's been one month since the staff of the Long Beach Post and Business Journal walked out. Jackie and Jason answered your questions live on The Jackie Rae Show.

Long Beach police fatally shoot man they say refused to drop gun at MacArthur Park

Officers responded to the park after someone reported seeing a man with a gun, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

WATCHDOG TODAY: Vegan taco tour, Cal Heights affordable housing proposal and new Belmont Shore parklet plans

The news you need today in Long Beach.

Vacant Cal Heights building could be demolished soon to clear path for affordable housing project

After a vote Wednesday, the city will begin the process of demolishing the vacant building, which could be completed within 90 days.

Proposed parklets at Open Sesame, Aroma di Roma head to City Council for final vote

On April 23, the council is expected to vote on proposals to add two new outdoor dining areas to the Second Street corridor in Belmont Shore.

Clocked Out: $3 jackfruit tacos, massive meat-mimicry burritos and more comfort food

I took something of a meatless Mexican food tour from Lakewood to Whittier to Costa Mesa and back to Long Beach. Here are some of the best tacos, burritos, bowls, etc. that I tried along the way.

Central Long Beach affordable housing project officially opens; already 99% leased

Wellspring features 88 one-, two- and three-bedroom units for individuals and families making 30-60% of Long Beach's median income.

Naming of POLB's education center after former Rep. Alan Lowenthal heads back to council for final approval

Over some 30 years in office, Lowenthal advocated for many environmental issues like protecting port-adjacent neighborhoods from the dangerous dust that eminated from petroleum coke in Long Beach.

6 recent restaurant changes in Long Beach

From the closure of Hungry and Bored to an incoming brick-and-mortar for Hey Brother Baker, here's the food news you may have missed lately.