Recession, building boom and taxes: The 2010s in Long Beach politics
Once mired in the middle of a historic nationwide recession, the city has since seen investments in nearly all corners of the city.
Revisions requested by Coastal Commission could push Belmont Pool hearing out of Long Beach
The city was hoping to have it on the Coastal Commission’s February agenda which will be held in Long Beach but now that’s looking unlikely.
LBUSD Superintendent Chris Steinhauser announces retirement at end of school year
He did not give a reason for his resignation other than that the timing was right for him to step down.
Long Beach lowering tax rates for non-retail cannabis businesses
The previous rate assessed was 6% but a vote by the City Council Tuesday will drop the city’s rate to 1% in the new year.
Jewels becomes first drag queen to receive key to the city
Jewels was awarded the key to the city for her charitable work in the community.
A Cowboy Christmas: Planet-killing asteroids and bird hunting Santa
Come Sunday, either the Cowboys or Eagles will have to win the NFC East; like it or not.
Fewer late-night flights result in more supplemental slots at Long Beach Airport
The flight slots could result in more flights being flown out of Long Beach if they’re claimed by airlines operating at the airport.
Amid high demand, City Council approves new community garden on Redondo Avenue
A vacant lot, which has been empty since 2015, will be transformed into a 6,200-square-foot community garden.
After striking deal for residents, City Council scraps mobile home rent stabilization
Residents of the Belmont Shores Mobile Estates faced rental increases of over 30% but a new deal will spread that over four years.
Jason’s legendarily awful, long sports weekend
“The column can go burn in hell with Jason Garrett.”