Officials should speak out, tell their stories — and prepare for the worst, Rep. Robert Garcia said on a call with nonprofit leaders.
Posted inCrime
18-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder in deadly Carmelitos shooting, LBPD says
A SWAT team helped arrest him in Rancho Cucamonga today, police said.
Posted inCrime
Long Beach man sentenced to prison for pointing laser at police helicopters
The 48-year-old was sentenced to six months behind bars.
Posted inCity
Long Beach is considering a major hike in waste collection fees. Expect a higher trash bill
A consultant’s report released Friday shows the city could raise some trash bills up to 144% by 2026. The fees would help pay for the city’s transition into a new, state-mandated collection system that diverts more waste from landfills.
Posted inBusiness
Kenneth Walker, influential banker who led Farmers & Merchants Bank, dies at 97
Walker “left a profound impact on the Long Beach business community, helping to shape its growth and success for decades,” said Chamber of Commerce CEO Jeremy Harris.
Posted inArt
Theater Review: Excellent lead propels Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s ‘Richard III’
A dynamic performance by DeRod Taylor imbues the title character with a villainous charm that quickly wins over the audience before the inevitable — and emotionally satisfying — conclusion.
Posted inCity
Open letter alleges sexual harassment, discrimination at Downtown Long Beach Alliance
A hired consultant says an employee groped her in full view of the nonprofit organization’s CEO. The CEO and employee have denied the charge.
Posted inEducation
School district breaks ground on new $176 million Washington Middle School
Construction will replace a crowded, aging campus with state-of-the-art classrooms and auxiliaries in a historically underserved Long Beach neighborhood.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a Mutt Run and Bluegrass + Beethoven fusion
The following list is a curated roundup of weekend events in Long Beach published every Wednesday on the Hi-lo and Long Beach Post. Have an event to share? Email [email protected] with “Things to Do” in the subject line. Link Black History and hearts are in the air as the calendar flips. To start the celebration […]
Posted inPolitics
Sweeping pause on federal funding already felt in Long Beach, officials say
A wide-reaching Trump Administration order disrupted systems nationwide and left millions unsure if they will lose access to jobs, housing and health care. Institutions in Long Beach are scrambling to assess what they can expect to lose under the second-term President’s executive priorities.