Beaches reopen to swimmers, surfers days after 11,000 gallon sewage spill
The sewage spill was caused by a grease blockage, according to the city.
12 years later, DA clears LBPD officers in death of man days after neck restraint
The DA’s conclusion is not unusual, but the time it took prosecutors to reach that conclusion is out of the ordinary.
The fault in our stars
An American flag at the State of the City contained too many stars—Also: a possible sign-stealing controversy, an interesting endorsement and staff pick and a rendezvous with Uncle Joe.
Pedestrian hospitalized after hit-and-run in East Village
Police said the suspect vehicle was described as dark blue or black four-door Honda and the driver fled the collision before officers got there.
The 7: Things to do this weekend including… parades, paws and pubs
This week is all about punches. Some who will be throwing them, others who have rolled with them.
National Endowment for the Arts awards grants to four Long Beach organizations
This will be the first NEA grant the Long Beach Symphony has received in two decades.
Next stop for free college: Cal State University?
Students who earn an associate’s degree for transfer through the California College Promise program could finish their bachelor’s degrees for free at California State University under new legislation.
Queen Mary operator announces 30-year preservation plan for historic ship
Urban Commons said it will utilize funding generated from the 40 surrounding acres, including passenger fees from the Carnival cruise terminal, which the company collects under its lease agreement with the city, and revenue from the many music festivals held near the ship.
Volunteer at one of these project sites as part of Leadership Long Beach’s MLK Day of Service
This is the 10th consecutive year the nonprofit is organizing the widespread event, which will take volunteers all over the city to work on projects like painting murals, cleaning sidewalks and landscaping.