Photos: Snowcapped mountains provide a brilliant backdrop for Long Beach
The recent high winds and rain washed away the Southern California smog, providing our staff photographers with a much prettier backdrop than normal.
IN PICTURES: CSULB’s 44th Annual Native American Pow Wow
Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) was host to the Native American celebration known as the Pow Wow for the 44th year in row.
IN PICTURES: Whaley Park Snow Day 2014
4th District Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell hosted another annual Snow Day at Whaley Park this Saturday with more than four tons of snow, four sled runs, bouncy houses, hot dogs and free fun for Long Beach kids.
IN PICTURES: 2013 Red Bull Flugtag in Long Beach
More than 100,000 curious spectators flocked to Rainbow Harbor Saturday to watch 28 teams drive their wacky flying contraptions into the water in the second Red Bull Flugtag to take over Long Beach’s shore.
IN PICTURES: 5th Annual Latin American Festival
For the fifth year in a row, the diverse Latin-American communities of Long Beach got a nighttime spotlight in Downtown on Saturday, complete with music, food, vendors and dance classes that took over the rapidly revitalizing streets of North Pine.
81st Great Sand Sculpture Contest: Sculpting Literacy in Your Community
For the 81st year, the Great Sand Sculpture Contest took over Long Beach shores, this year combining a professional and community competition with a mini beachside festival that included arts and crafts, a kid’s zone and vendors from many local organizations.