There’s a murder-mystery, Shakespearean tragedy, a spiritual drama, a musical comedy, an inspirational musical masterpiece, and a bawdy, gender-bending political play.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a Bixby Knolls festival for Black History Month and a whiskey tasting
Got plans yet? You do now.
Posted inCrime
Botched gang ambush killed longtime street vendor, investigators testify in court hearing
They said four gunmen let off at least 25 rounds trying to shoot a rival they recognized from social media. Instead, one bullet hit an unintended target.
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Supreme Court lets California use new Congressional maps designed to boost Democrats
Long Beach’s congressman is a key part of the plan. His district will absorb some Republican-heavy portions of Orange County to dilute their voting power.
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Local officials press LA Olympics committee chair to resign over his ties to Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell
Long Beach’s state senator and LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn were among those saying Casey Wasserman should step down from the LA28 organizing committee.
Posted inPolitics
Long Beach City Council calls for impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
The vote expressing their position comes as Long Beach’s congressman is leading an investigation into Noem, hoping to build the case for her removal.
Posted inEat
The Melt, Luna Grill, Urbane Café coming to new restaurant space in East Long Beach
They’ll move into a building that replaced the CVS at Seventh Street and Bellflower Boulevard.
Posted inReal Estate
Construction starts on 272-unit apartment complex, part of a larger downtown development plan
It’s part of a wider project that’s expected to eventually bring 900 apartments and 50 new storefronts. The first building, called Portico, is slated to finish by June 2028.
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Long Beach coffee shop closes after being ordered to pay $65,000 in back wages
A judge ruled the East Village Café was liable for minimum wage violations and overtime that was never paid.
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Virgin Mary statues defaced, religious articles vandalized at Catholic school ransacked overnight
The extent of the damage, some of it targeted at the school’s most precious items, left staff and parents disturbed.