‘Beach Streets’ will return after two-year hiatus
Streets will be closed to cars and any motorized vehicles near Cal State Long Beach on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow the public to walk, bike and socialize safely.
At this Long Beach salon, inclusion isn’t an afterthought—it’s the mission
Black Sheep Salon in Long Beach is dedicated to providing safe and accessible service to everyone, no matter their size, gender, sexuality or disability.
Bruno ‘Pop N’ Taco’ Falcon, legendary hip-hop dancer, dies at 58
Falcon danced in the “Smooth Criminal” music video with Michael Jackson and is the person behind the gravity-defying lean move that Jackson was known for.
Ceramist fights deportations and connects with her Cambodian culture one donut pipe at a time
Vanndearlyn Vong uses her art to raise money for the Long Beach Southeast Asian Anti-Deportation Collective. She hopes to keep the traditional practice of Khmer ceramics alive for generations to come.
Where to watch fireworks in Long Beach—and enjoy other 4th of July events
Here is a list of family-friendly events, fireworks shows and boat parties happening across town this weekend.
Skateboarding superstar Tony Hawk gives $15,000 to help revive Silverado Skatepark
An effort is underway to repair and renovate the only skatepark in West Long Beach, and it just received support from one of the biggest names in skateboarding history.
Donated dresses, suits spark joy for LBUSD students gearing up for prom
“I almost started crying earlier watching everyone be so happy,” said Candice Hofer, who volunteered to host the giveaway at her Bixby Knolls boutique.
Romeo Chocolates closes its doors on Pine Avenue in anticipation of big changes coming soon
The well-known chocolate shop says it’s shutting down for now, but there will be “a new iteration of our chocolate story,” according to owner Romeo Garcia.
PHOTOS: Local preschool raises money with 1st annual mini Grand Prix
Preschoolers took part in the first annual mini Grand Prix fundraiser at Lakewood Village Community Church Nursery School. The school raised over $14,000 to fund new playground equipment and school supplies.
Growing up undocumented and queer, he turned art into activism
Growing up, Julio Salgado questioned whether he would go to college one day and where he would get a job, but his hope for the future never diminished. He was recently tapped to design the cover art for a statewide college handbook for students in the same situation.