Jim Michaelian, 82, first started working at the Grand Prix Association in 1975 and has run the race since 2001.
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An antidote to isolation and crucial for free speech: Local theaters discuss what’s important in 2026
Amid a backlash against ubiquitous on-demand entertainment and screen worlds, directors are optimistic they’re offering something we all crave: human connection.
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Lakewood man killed his wife, daughter and then himself, LASD says; second daughter escaped
Authorities said they were still investigating and have not publicly discussed a motive.
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Missing 17-year-old girl rescued from human trafficking suspect, authorities say
Authorities said they found the girl with the suspect, a 33-year-old Long Beach man, in an Anaheim motel.
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LBCC will soon offer its first bachelor’s degree, starting with library sciences
California cleared the way for community colleges to award four-year degrees, but the programs are still scarce. LBCC hopes to eventually offer more.
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Police look for person of interest in deadly robbery attempt in North Long Beach
Detectives believe the man may frequent the Northpointe Apartments, where the shooting happened.
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Construction begins on Long Beach Amphitheater, with concerts promised starting in June
The mayor positioned the venue as a cornerstone in his strategy for Long Beach as a tourism and entertainment destination.
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Registration begins today for 2028 Olympic tickets: Here are answers to your burning questions on how it works
Here’s what to know if you’re trying to sign up to buy tickets.
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In optimistic State of the City, mayor promises growth as city confronts economic turmoil
With a flurry of announcements, Mayor Rex Richardson cast Long Beach as a city on the cusp of reinvention despite budgetary headwinds, stubbornly high homelessness and dwindling oil revenues.
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Long Beach’s new baseball team finally has a name — actually, two different names
There’s an official name and an “alter ego” for the minor league team, set to start playing in May.