Gavin Newsom proposes a mix of spending cuts and using reserves to balance the state budget. He says that core services will be largely untouched, but some existing programs would be affected.
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Video: Local food, live music and a beer garden at the Queen Mary’s first monthly night market
We decided to check out the Queen Mary’s first night market this summer. You can catch the next one on June 6.
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Obituary: Sean Burroughs’ sudden passing shocks Long Beach baseball world
Sean Burroughs — an Olympic gold medalist, Wilson Bruin, and former MLB player — died last night at 43 after a sudden cardiac arrest while he was coaching at Stearns Champions Park.
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18-year-old charged with starting fight as hundreds of teens swarmed The Pike during social media meet-up
The Long Beach City Prosecutor says he also wants to charge parents who don’t make any effort to stop their kids from attending meet-ups that end in criminal activity.
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Learn the signs of stroke to help save lives during Stroke Awareness Month
By: Nima Ramezan-Arab, M.D., medical director, MemorialCare Neuroscience Institute, Long Beach Medical Center According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke is a leading cause of death and disability both globally and in the United States. In the United States alone, there are about 795,000 people who suffer a stroke each year, […]
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Four LGBTQ+ leaders to be added to Harvey Milk Plaza
The ceremony adding their names to the Harvey Milk Promenade Equality Plaza is scheduled for Saturday morning.
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Californians will see lower electricity rates and a new fee that won’t vary with power use
California utilities will shift billing to a fixed fee starting in 2025. Most Californians won’t see much change, or will have a lower bill.
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LAWineFest celebrates all things wine along the Long Beach waterfront June 1-2
LAWineFest makes a triumphant return to Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Long Beach Harbor June 1 and 2 for its 19th iteration of celebrating all things wine. Seen as Los Angeles County’s premier wine tasting event, wine producers from around the globe converge for two days of wine exploration and fun, bringing everyone from […]
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A nonprofit that brings fresh produce to liquor stores and neighborhood markets is in need of help
Long Beach Fresh has had to pause a program that brings fruits and veggies to underserved neighborhoods until it can get the operating cash it needs.
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Ammatoli will expand, Padre will move — and other food news for Downtown diners
A massive new residential and commercial center planned for Downtown Long Beach includes some new restaurants and expansions of old favorites.