Long Beach pushes to become hub for booming space industry
The city, fueled by the new additions of Virgin, RocketLab and SpinLaunch in Douglas Park, is hoping to become hub for satellite manufacturing and other aerospace business.
City sidelines metered parking plan on Long Beach’s Retro Row for further review
The Department of Public Works says it is now in the process of “re-evaluating” the parking meter zone on Retro Row.
Forever 21 fashion chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The privately held company based in Los Angeles said Sunday it will close up to 178 stores in the U.S. As of the bankruptcy filing, the company operated about 800 stores globally, including more than 500 stores in the U.S.
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes drop amid U.S. trade war with China
Officials on Monday were also warning that the latest round of tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumers just before the holiday season.
Road diet disaster? Protestors rally against Broadway Corridor project
Long Beach put Broadway on a “road diet” this year to make the street safer. Some residents say the street is now more dangerous.
New owner of 93-acre former Boeing site opens space for lease to potential customers
The Australian company last month bought the 93-acre Boeing site adjacent to the Long Beach Airport for more than of $200 million.
City passes 6-month ban on new drive-thrus
Long Beach has opted to study new guidelines for pedestrian safety, traffic impacts and noise levels from drive-thrus.
Epson to move headquarters from Long Beach to Los Alamitos
Epson American Inc., which has been headquartered at Kilroy Airport Center near Long Beach Airport since 2000, will relocate four miles east to new corporate digs at the Katella Office Campus in Los Alamitos next summer.
Metaphysical meets modern at newest retail shop in Belmont Shore
With its magic candles, tarot cards and healing crystals, House of Intuition has the tools for your spiritual healing needs.
Tests show toxin in jewelry sold at Nordstrom Rack, Ross, other chain stores
Analysis done for the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health revealed some jewelry sold with women’s dresses and shirts was nearly pure cadmium, which can cause cancer and reproductive harm after prolonged exposure.