Labor
CVS workers call for a boycott of the company amid contract negotiations
Unionized workers are voting on whether to authorize a strike, with results expected by the end of the week, the union says.
Crime + Public Safety
Bomb squad responds to report of ‘suspicious device’ in Washington neighborhood, police say
Police say the north and southbound lanes in area of Cowles and Anaheim streets will be closed while authorities investigate.
Olympics
Q&A: Long Beach must be ready to foster future Paralympians in 2028 and beyond, mayor says
Mayor Rex Richardson talks about his visit to the Paris Games and what Long Beach's participation in the 2028 Olympics will mean for the city.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized after being shot in Wrigley neighborhood, police say
Details about what led up to the shooting were limited, but police said it happened shortly before midnight in the 1700 block of San Francisco Avenue.
Crime + Public Safety
Barricaded assault suspect prompts SWAT response in Washington neighborhood, police say
Police say the suspect assaulted another man near Pacific Coast Highway and Magnolia Avenue before barricading himself away from responding officers.
Labor
Rite Aid workers rally for better pay, increased safety amid contract negotiations
The company emerged from bankruptcy earlier this month, having shed billions in debt, which workers argue means they can afford fair wages and benefits.
Utility Shutoffs
Late in paying your city gas bill? Long Beach will resume shutoffs Sept. 29
Residential gas accounts that owe at least $800 could lose service, but the city offers payment plans and discounts for those who qualify.
cannabis
City Council is next stop for rule changes to allow delivery-only cannabis businesses
The Planning Commission voted to recommend new regulations that include specific operating hours, standards for delivery drivers and limits on how much product vehicles could carry at one time.
Proposition 36
Business leaders disappointed City Council won’t support statewide reforms on theft, drug use and mental health
Chamber of Commerce and Visit Long Beach wanted officials to support Prop. 36 but the council shelved the item and took no stance as commercial property crimes soar.
Crime + Public Safety
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car along Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach police say
Police say the pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk near Pacific Coast Highway and Pasadena Avenue Thursday night when he was struck by someone driving a car.
Scratch This
Scratch This: Providing for your pets after you die
Even if there's no will, there's probably a way.
Trans Pride
Clothes? Live music? Free mom hugs? Find it all at Trans Pride Long Beach
As trans rights fell under attack in recent years, so did the need for the community to create its own pride celebration in Long Beach.
Parks
Get to know Long Beach’s Willow Springs Park with free weekend activities
A six-week series of events that starts this Sunday will include photography and drawing outings, a talk on the park’s history and an interactive music program.
Clocked Out
Clocked Out: Let's take a hike
Psst, that wicked heat is gone and we only have a few days left of summer. Let's enjoy them on the dusty trail.
CSULB
CSULB to celebrate 75th anniversary with live music, food, beer and more
The three bands — Mariachi los Tiburones de CSULB, Higher Ed and Knyght Ryder — all have ties to the university.
cannabis
Long Beach could update regulations to allow delivery-only cannabis businesses
The city's existing cannabis laws require an owner to have an active retail dispensary license in order to deliver products across Long Beach.