California voters refused to raise the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour. Fast food and health care workers already get more.
Posted inCrime
Officer wounded, gunman dead after standoff outside North Long Beach church
Police said the officer was shot in the arm and is expected to make a full recovery.
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Witnesses at court hearing describe window-smashing spree that roiled Downtown Long Beach
An employee at Wabi Sabi Village Market testified it cost nearly $5,000 to repair the damage at that business alone.
Posted inThings To Do
Where to see Christmas tree lightings and holiday parades in Long Beach
The holiday season starts early in Long Beach. The first local tree lighting (in Signal Hill) is Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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Long Beach seeks volunteers for annual homeless count
The annual count measures the city’s success in getting people off the streets and into housing.
Posted inTrade & Transportation
Long Beach Airport will pause road construction to ease Thanksgiving travel crush
The airport is expecting 15,000 travelers on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, so you should still plan to arrive early.
Posted inLGBTQ+
Long Beach Pride announces 2025 theme — ‘The Power of Community’ — calls for logo submissions
Artists can submit designs through Dec. 9 for a chance to win $500 and be featured as the official logo for the 2025 Pride Parade.
Posted inThings To Do
Pixar Putt, a Disney-themed mini-golf course, offers $5 tickets this Tuesday
The discounted tickets are available while they last. The 18-hole course at 2nd & PCH will also have extended hours this holiday season.
Posted inHealth
LA County resident dies, another sickened in E.coli outbreak from organic carrots
A wide range of carrots are being recalled because of the outbreak, including brands sold at Sprouts, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.
Posted inPolitics
What does Trump’s promise of mass deportations mean for Long Beach?
The longtime sanctuary city is gearing up for a fight. Here’s what experts and local officials learned from Trump’s first term.