From an antique market to a panel discussion on the history of tattoos — there’s plenty to do in Long Beach this weekend.
Posted inCrime
Man gets 14 years, 6 months in prison for fatally stabbing man in Belmont Shore in 2022
Sergio Alvarez, 28, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for fatally stabbing Gavin Clason, 33, on the night of March 6, 2022.
Posted inNews
Central Long Beach’s MacArthur Park set for a $10.5 million facelift; here’s what to expect
MacArthur Park is about to get a long-planned revitalization.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
Vince Staples’ new Netflix show based on his life in Long Beach to premiere next month
The long-anticipated, five-episode series about the Long Beach rapper’s upringing in the city will be available to stream on Feb. 15.
Posted inNews
Street vendors must have business licenses, insurance, permits under new Long Beach rules
The long-debated ordinance limits where street vendors can operate and requires them to get insurance and permits or risk having their equipment seized.
Posted inNews
City Council chambers to close for nearly a month for audio, video upgrades
The chambers have had issues with sound quality since they opened in 2019, sometimes making it difficult for the audience and council members to hear what’s being said.
Posted inPets
Want fewer stray cats in Long Beach? This workshop aims to connect rescuers and residents
Kris Beardsley, a retired FBI agent, wants her latest investigative efforts to unite local resources, trappers, city government and residents as an interdependent coalition to help stray and feral cats.
Posted inPolitics
Meet District 8 City Council candidate Sharifa Batts
The City Council district that covers parts of Bixby Knolls and North Long Beach will be wide open with longtime Councilmember Al Austin leaving office. Listen to why Sharifa Batts says she’s right for the job.
Posted inNews
Long Beach projects $28 million budget deficit, says cuts to city services may be necessary
With new raises for city employees and the specter of shrinking oil revenue, Long Beach’s expected budget gap in 2025 has grown significantly.
Posted inFood
CAVA celebrates opening of new location with free meals and donations to Long Beach Community Table
Popular fast-casual Mediterranean chain CAVA is opening up its first Long Beach location at the Traffic Circle on Friday.