Gold’s Gym on Pine to close after 35 years, relocate to Pike Outlets
The new gym adjacent to the Nike Factory Store is expected to open in mid-2023.
21 schools get new principals, teachers get new contract at LBUSD board meeting
Among the noteworthy changes is Stanford Middle School principal Rebecca Caverly taking over at Wilson High, where the principal is retiring. Twelve elementary schools and seven middle schools will also get new principals.
2 local Starbucks proved workers still have power. After a successful union vote, what’s next?
A sweeping unionization drive at Starbucks is changing the way young people look at the labor movement, according to organizers who led stores in Long Beach and Lakewood to join the cause.
Average price of gas tops $6 per gallon in LA County
That’s almost $2 higher than the average price a year ago.
Long Beach Ballet returns with June performance of ‘Don Quixote’
Although Long Beach Ballet’s productions are performed primarily by students, artistic director David Wilcox has developed them to a professional level.
Missing Long Beach man found in Redlands, police say
Quiroz, who police say enjoys visiting local convenience stores, has been reported missing at least six times in the last year.
Convicted killer charged with heading COVID-19 unemployment fraud scam
From behind bars, she masterminded a $2 million fraud scheme involving COVID-19 unemployment money, prosecutors allege.
Report of gunman prompts SWAT standoff, arrest at Long Beach hotel, LBPD says
Police surrounded the Golden Sails Hotel and eventually arrested a man after getting reports that he had a gun and wanted to shoot people, according to the LBPD.
Rescue group inundated with sick and injured brown pelicans
“We’re seeing a mix of fledglings, second-year birds and mature adults, which makes me think it could be a food supply issue rather than a simple influx of starving fledglings,” said Dr. Rebecca Duerr, director of research and veterinary science for Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center.
Long Beach wants to merge its gas and water departments; voters could decide in November
Long Beach officials say that merging the water and sewer services with the gas department could create a more efficient service for residents and ratepayers.