Community banks cash in on PPP application surge, win new clients
While many large banks struggled to respond to the surge of applications, community banks were able to quickly shift their operations to serve the new need.
LBUSD says it wants to help teachers by bringing them back to the classroom—many teachers disagree
Many teachers are livid over a request by the school district to have them physically return to the classroom to teach virtual classes.
Short on coins? The Mint says change is coming, while local store owners make do.
Since last month, stores and consumers have been suffering from a shortage of coins. Now there’s a silver lining in sight.
You can now get a haircut or nail appointment but it has to be outside, governor says
The new guidelines allow for hair salons and barbershops to perform hair services outside. They also allow skin, nail and massage services outside.
Long underfunded and lacking enforcement, Long Beach’s cannabis equity program fails to deliver results
Since the program’s inception, just one of 50 qualifying applicants has entered the industry as a business owner.
Police announce more looting arrests, estimate 200 businesses hit during May 31 unrest
LBPD today released a list of additional people arrested on suspicion of looting businesses or robbing people in the unrest of May 31.
Port of Long Beach continues to build despite uncertain times ahead
After over a year of trade tariffs between the U.S. and China, things were finally looking up. Then, the coronavirus pandemic took the wind out of the port’s sails, again.
Long Beach City College to offer first cannabis industry class
From cultivation to retail, the eight-week class will cover all sectors of the industry, with sessions taught by local business owners.
Looking to improve your office climate? Plants could be the answer.
For the past two decades Long Beach-based Growing Roots, has brought a little bit of that natural beauty into SoCal office buildings and homes.