The Public Works Department is trying to fill at least 5,000 potholes every month through the end of 2024, with hope of reducing the total number to under 10,000 before the heaviest rains begin next season.
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This Long Beach neighborhood just became the first to ban unhosted short-term rentals
A little-known rule lets residents petition to ban certain types of rentals. This College Estates neighborhood is the first to succeed after they felt their complaints were ignored.
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East Long Beach’s Gatsby Books closing after 14 years
Gatsby Books, near the corner of Spring and Bellflower, opened 14 years ago at a time when Long Beach, a city long known for its used bookstores, was losing many of its iconic locations.
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New education center from LBCC gives residents access to free classes in North Long Beach
The new facility offers tuition-free courses from LBCC, support for small businesses, workforce development and a computer lab.
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New fine dining restaurant, 4 Shore, to take place of Chianina in Naples
The new French-Italian restaurant opens Friday night, serving an eclectic mix of steak, seafood and original cocktails.
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Long Beach Post reporter contributes to Pulitzer Prize–winning breaking news coverage in Santa Cruz
Lookout Local, a four-year-old digital publication in Santa Cruz, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize on Sunday for its coverage of catastrophic storms in January 2023 — and a Long Beach Post reporter who traveled north to help was named as a member of the winning team.
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Family settles lawsuit against pastor convicted of stealing from disabled veteran
The pastor previously said he’d “made some mistakes, but it doesn’t make me a bad person.” The victim’s family called his actions “beyond deceitful and egregious.”
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LBUSD plans to lease out Downtown parking lot to build affordable housing
The property at 723 Long Beach Blvd., adjacent to Jenny Oropeza Elementary School, is one of seven properties the district identified in 2020 as being surplus that could be sold or leased for purposes that benefit the public.
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7 wounded in suspected gang shooting outside North Long Beach nightclub
Four people were in critical condition, and three more had injuries that weren’t life threatening, police said.
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Long Beach State men’s volleyball team falls at home in national championship
The Beach fell behind 2-0 in the match but battled back to win a thrilling third set in extra points before the Bruins eventually prevailed.