• Become a member
  • Long Beach Post
  • News
  • the Hi-lo
  • Long Beach Business Journal
  • Investigations
  • Brand Stories
  • Voices
  • Newsletters
  • Advertise
  • About us
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter Username
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • YouTube

Latest Headlines:

  • Air taxis set to ferry spectators to Long Beach and beyond during 2028 LA Olympics
  • This local ice cream shop, with custom flavors and unlimited samples, is turning 10 years old
  • Police say they’ve arrested 2 of the kids who broke into Sweet Jill’s Bakery and a handful of other shops
  • Google’s $125 million deal with California for local news is already shrinking
  • Why women have a higher chance of osteoporosis than men
Skip to content
Long Beach Post

Long Beach Post

Long Beach's nonprofit, independent, member-supported local news source.

  • Become a member
  • Long Beach Post
  • News
  • the Hi-lo
  • Long Beach Business Journal
  • Investigations
  • Brand Stories
  • Voices
  • Newsletters
  • Advertise
  • About us
Posted inNews

Metro rail and bus service is free later today and New Year’s Eve

Avatar photo by City News Service December 24, 2023

No fares will be collected on Sunday, starting at 9 p.m., through Monday at 2 a.m.

The Dolly Varden Hotel.
Posted inNews

6 pieces of Long Beach history that were given new life in 2023

Avatar photo by Jason Ruiz December 24, 2023December 26, 2023

Remnants of The Pike got a new future this year — as did a 1930s fire station and the hidden Jergins Tunnel under Ocean Boulevard.

Posted inNews

6 bike safety improvements that came to Long Beach this year or are coming soon

Avatar photo by Jake Gotta December 24, 2023December 18, 2023

Long Beach says it has a goal of eliminating traffic deaths in the city entirely, and a big part of that plan is to increase the number of people riding bikes instead of driving.

Posted inNews

Metrolink to suspend service for 4 days this week

Avatar photo by City News Service December 24, 2023December 23, 2023

Metrolink trains will be out of service from Tuesday through Friday, resuming regular service on Dec. 30.

Posted inNews

Cases of COVID-19 rise in LA County; health officials urge caution

Avatar photo by City News Service December 23, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health this week reported a daily average of 495 cases of the coronavirus, an 80% increase from the daily average of recorded COVID-19 cases about a month ago on Nov. 22.

A man holding an umbrella crosses a wet street in Downtown Long Beach.
Posted inNews

Long Beach gets more than an inch of rain

Avatar photo by Staff and Wire Reports December 23, 2023December 23, 2023

Two storm systems last week that brought sometimes-heavy downpours to parts of the Southland have cleared out of the area, with sunny skies expected for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Posted inFood

10 Long Beach eateries, cafes and bars we said goodbye to in 2023

Avatar photo by Caitlin Antonios December 23, 2023December 22, 2023

From a beloved steakhouse and karaoke bar to several eateries on Second Street and Retro Row, here are 10 notable bars and restaurants that closed this year.

Posted inBusiness

Unionized Long Beach Airport concessions workers ratify new contract

by Brandon Richardson December 23, 2023December 22, 2023

The new contract will see workers’ wages increase more than $10.50 over fives years as well as establish pension and legal funds.

Posted inNews

California is raising the minimum wage for 2 industries. Others could see pay hikes, too

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters and Shreya Agrawal, CalMatters December 23, 2023December 23, 2023

California fast-food workers will earn a $20 minimum wage in April. Other employers might have to raise their pay floor to recruit and retain staff.

Posted inNews

Small earthquake rattles Huntington Beach; no reports of damage

Avatar photo by City News Service December 23, 2023

Social media users reported feeling the jolt in Costa Mesa, Long Beach, Garden Grove and surrounding areas.

Posts pagination

Newer posts 1 … 203 204 205 206 207 … 407 Older posts

  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter Username
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • YouTube

Company

  • About
  • Our mission
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact us
  • Become a member

Sections

  • News
  • Food & Culture
  • Long Beach Business Journal
  • Sports
  • Voices

Long Beach Post Investigations

  • Locked Out
    Homelessness in Long Beach
  • Broken
    Rosa Hernandez/Amad Rashad Redding
  • Halloween Tragedy
    A crash, 3 deaths and questions of blame

More

  • Shop
  • Advertise
© 2025 Long Beach Journalism Initiative Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN #93-4121848. Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic