It was a long time coming. The new sports fields and recreation areas are finally open atop an old landfill site the city purchased in 2006.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
Long Beach haunted house raises $5,000 and piles of donations for Rescue Mission
Robert Duck and his family have set up the haunted maze at their home for the past four years and plan on making it even bigger next year.
Posted inElections
Voters approve Measure G, expanding the LA County Board of Supervisors
Proponents argued the five-member board was too small to represent the 10 million residents across LA County.
Posted inReal Estate
This Long Beach home with a 17-foot-tall front door is about to become a historic landmark
It’s not just the striking entryway, the entire house at 82 Rivo Alto Canal is a case study in the style of famed Long Beach architect Edward Killingsworth.
Posted inNews
LASD asks for help finding man with schizophrenia missing from Cerritos
Arellano’s family is concerned for his well-being because he requires medication, sheriff’s officials said.
Posted inTrade & Transportation
California enacts new climate rules — which could boost gas prices
Experts don’t know how much gas prices may rise from the revised California climate program, which tightens standards and gives incentives for low-carbon fuels. The board ordered an annual review of the cost impacts.
Posted inArt
Are you a young artist? Capture the beauty of Long Beach for a cash prize
Through the end of February, Long Beach elementary and middle school students can submit artwork depicting the city for a chance to win.
Posted inPolitics
Here we go again: California prepares to battle Trump over environmental policies
A lot is at stake with the new Trump administration: California’s water projects, its unique authority to clean its air, federal support for offshore wind and disaster aid for wildfires.
Posted inCity
Repairs after ‘random’ water main break cost Long Beach $1 million and counting
Utilities Department officials said they likely won’t be able to nail down a definitive reason for the rupture that sparked a widespread boil-water notice.
Posted inFood
Lucille’s, the barbecue chain with Long Beach roots, celebrates 25th anniversary by bringing back fan-favorite dishes
For dessert, Lucille’s is bringing back the Snickers ice cream pie, which was on its first menu in 1999.