Purple rays: Why some Long Beach streetlights emit a psychedelic hue
You’re not hallucinating, but solving the mystery took some work.
St. Mary Medical Center workers picket over staffing levels
Employees say the hospital is understaffed and they’re burned out; the company says the protest is about contract negotiations, which are ongoing.
Artist studio? Retail shop? Downtown architecture firm gets creative to fill vacant office space
The pandemic permanently warped the fabric of office culture, prompting one executive to brainstorm how he could use the extra space in his firm’s building.
Sea-themed design proposed for new Ramona Park playground; pool still unfunded
The playground could start construction by fall and open by early 2024, but the timeline and funding for a proposed swimming pool are still uncertain.
Queen Mary tours to resume in April, new GM says
Work is still underway to get the historic Queen Mary shipshape, but officials expect to reopen for tours within weeks, Steve Caloca, the ship’s new general manager, said Wednesday.
Long Beach creates online dashboard for data on homelessness
City officials hope tracking the information will allow them to better tackle the issue. One data point highlighted in the dashboard is that the most common outcome for people who leave interim housing is landing in an emergency shelter, rather than finding a permanent home.
With shelter over capacity, animal care officials consider euthanasia for some dogs
Dogs that previously wouldn’t have been put down for fixable issues are now on the euthanasia list because every kennel is full.
Lazy Acres to debut remodeled store with free samples, discounts
Discounts will be offered March 15-29, and games and giveaways will be featured at a March 18 event.
Burglars hit 2 more businesses, but police say deterrence efforts are working
Two more Long Beach businesses were burglarized in the past two days, following a recent string of crimes that have targeted mostly small businesses such as restaurants and shops.
Long Beach boosts effort to find landlords to accept housing vouchers
Using a call center, holding special informational meetings and touting financial incentives, the city hopes to pair about 170 voucher-holders with property owners who will lease to them.