Villanueva alleges that the decision to put him on the list was politically motivated and limited his employment prospects “across the board.”
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Graduation photos: Wilson High School celebrates class of 2024
It was a massive celebration for Wilson High School’s 773 graduating seniors Wednesday evening.
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Graduation photos: Reid High School celebrates class of 2024
With 50 grads, Reid’s ceremony was one of the smaller celebrations — but no less meaningful.
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Colorado Lagoon construction won’t be done until next year; street closures to last until at least January
Construction of an open channel that connects to Alamitos Bay began in December 2022 and was originally scheduled to wrap up in March this year.
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Marine Stadium added to list of venues for 2028 Olympics
Long Beach will be a “major aquatic center” for the 2028 games and the second largest venue city behind Los Angeles, Mayor Rex Richardson said.
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This seashell could be California’s next state symbol
A bill before the Legislature would select the black abalone as California’s official seashell. The author says it represents the threat of climate change and honors its history with Native American tribes.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Father’s Day celebrations and Juneteenth
Whether you want barbecue, music or a painting workshop, there’s plenty to do for dad this weekend.
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Graduation photos: Millikan High School celebrates class of 2024
Almost 800 seniors graduated from Millikan High School during a joyous ceremony at Veterans Stadium.
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City to host community workshops on Shoreline planning efforts
The multi-day event, which begins Thursday, will focus on future plans for the area south of Ocean Boulevard in Downtown, including Shoreline Village, The Pike, Long Beach Convention Center and the Aquarium of the Pacific.
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Long Beach stands to lose $301M in oil proceeds over the next decade, audit shows
City leaders are mulling ways to make up for that loss, including levying higher taxes on home sellers, businesses and power plants.