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Melissa Evans is the Chief Executive Officer of the Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal. Reach her at [email protected], @melissaevansLBP or 562-512-6354.

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The man leading the fight to keep fireworks in Long Beach’s Alamitos Bay

Avatar photo by Melissa Evans 11 hours agoJune 16, 2025

“It’s crazy,” said restaurateur Morris. “Thousands of people come out, charities raise money, we celebrate the country. Why are they against us?”

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As the space business scales in Long Beach, major companies say they need workers

Avatar photo by Melissa Evans May 30, 2025May 30, 2025
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Tim Grobaty is retiring. It might be real this time.

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Long Beach is getting 156 acres of new wetlands; work begins to convert oil field into public space

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Day Nursery serves up tea and a side of history at fundraiser

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Doing Good in the LBC: Loving thy neighbors

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Doing Good in the LBC: The power of women speaking truth

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As Trump seeks to reengineer global trade, Long Beach’s economy will pay a price, local officials say

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Maya breaks from Hilton brand, becomes an independent hotel

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Looking up and around

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