California’s poverty rate climbed and its working poor grew this spring, says the Public Policy Institute of California. Safety net programs played a major role in poverty rate changes.
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Bruxie chicken and waffle shop opens in Long Beach
Whether you’re looking for something sweet, spicy or savory, Bruxie offers a spectrum of waffle sandwhich options.
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Need a part-time job? Long Beach to hold parks and recreation job fairs
Long Beach will hold three job fairs over the next three months for those interested in working part-time, “non-career” jobs for the city’s Parks, Recreation and Marine Department.
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Misdemeanor charges filed in case of man shown following woman, lifting her skirt
Video shows a suspect pull up a woman’s dress and press his groin against her. The DA’s office said there was not enough evidence to justify a felony charge.
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Blink-182 played a surprise show at a Long Beach Denny’s. It was a tribute to a classic meme
Blink-182 showed up to play a song at Denny’s on Atlantic Avenue on Thursday. Here’s the backstory.
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Hundreds of people lined the Long Beach skyline for annual team spirit benefitting MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute
On Saturday, Oct. 21, more than 500 survivors, patients, family members and friends affected by cancer walked in the 24th Annual Team Spirit Long Beach Cancer 5K raising more than $193,000 for support programs offered at the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute at Long Beach Medical Center. Dressed in bright colors and custom team t-shirts, participants […]
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300 volunteers needed for Long Beach’s 2024 homeless count
The city hopes to marshal hundreds of people to assist with the Jan. 25 Point in Time count, which helps the city and nonprofits determine what kinds of services unhoused people need.
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Metro adopts plan to address homelessness on regional transit system
The Metro Board of Directors approved a motion today to develop and implement an action plan to address homelessness within the agency’s transit system and connect people with social services and other resources.
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What will Long Beach’s new LGBTQ+ cultural district look like? The city wants your vote
A new survey offers a glimpse into what the new cultural district could look like on Broadway between Alamitos and Temple avenues.
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Looking for a city job? Long Beach to host career fair at LBCC on Nov. 2
The job fair is open to all and features employment paths from more than 10 city departments for people at all skill levels and stages in their careers.