About a quarter — 25.3% — of all new cars registered in California in 2024 were electric cars, compared with 25% in 2023. The flat sales follow several years of rapid growth, and sales are still far below the state’s 35% target.
Posted inCity
Long Beach moves to crack down on problem Airbnbs with stricter rules, enforcement
Nearly a year after a shooting prompted the city to reexamine its short-term rental law, officials have brought forward amendments. Residents said they don’t go far enough.
Posted inMusic
Foreigner to headline Long Beach Grand Prix concert this year
The race always tries to pull in fans with a Saturday night concert. This year, they landed the 1980s group responsible for hits like “Hot Blooded” and “Cold As Ice.”
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including celebrations of Black History Month and jazz classics
This weekend brings many Black History Month events to Long Beach, including a free resource festival Downtown. You can also check out Native American jazz vocalist Julia Keefe at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center or sign up for a fun Valentine’s themed 5K at Alamitos Beach.
Posted inLocal History
Queen Mary inducted into the Historic Hotels of America registry
The Queen Mary and the Breakers are the only two Long Beach vacation stops on the list established to highlight and preserve historic sites.
Posted inHealth
Why it’s so hard to find eggs in local stores
In California, the average cost of eggs hit nearly $9 per dozen.
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As LA fires burned, SoCal Edison allowed to raise rates for 2017 blaze
Customers are picking up the $1.7. billion tab after the utility’s equipment was linked to a Southern California wildfire and flooding seven years ago.
Posted inPolitics
Seeking LA fire aid, Gavin Newsom is off to meet Donald Trump in D.C.
The White House confirmed that President Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to impose an array of conditions for federal wildfire assistance, will meet with California’s governor.
Posted inFilming
Creators of Long Beach police show ‘On Call’ will take question at upcoming screening
The show has been a hit for Amazon, rising to the No. 2 spot on Prime Video in the U.S.
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Crews douse fire at suspected homeless encampment in historic Jergins Tunnel
Over the years, periodic fires in the tunnel have required crews to repeatedly board up its south entrance.