At Long Beach Airport specifically, 10 firearms were confiscated last year, up from five in 2022, according to the TSA.
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Meet the local who got a shout-out in the State of the City for founding his own company
The mayor introduced Billy Carillo’s company as one of the latest additions to the city’s burgeoning aerospace sector during his annual State of the City address Tuesday.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… a Downtown art walk, record store meetup and the MLK Day parade
From “The Big Lebrewski” at Long Beach Beer Lab to an opportunity to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., there’s plenty going on in Long Beach this week.
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Community Hospital site to offer recuperative care, sobering beds and, eventually, senior housing
National Healthcare and Housing Advisors has multi-phase plans to provide services at the shuttered hospital. A community meeting about the plans is Thursday.
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Homelessness, oil and becoming a music destination: 3 takeaways from the 2024 State of the City
Mayor Rex Richardson addressed the city’s biggest hurdles in 2024, while sharing some big developments that are on the horizon. Here’s what you need to know.
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Long Beach City Council to vote on proposed street vendor ordinance
The ordinance would bar street vendors from certain areas of the city and require permitting but the city would help cover some of those costs.
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A video production company with clients like Maserati and Post Malone is moving to Long Beach
The city is an overlooked hotspot for creative firms, according to Swing Set Managing Director Tobin Kirk, who called it “Silicon Valley: Long Beach Division.”
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City scrambles to find new operator for transitional housing in former Best Western
The Illumination Foundation has run the site at 1725 Long Beach Blvd. since it opened in 2021, but opted not to continue its contract after mid-February.
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Authorities identify woman killed in crash at Pacific Coast Highway and Cherry Avenue
Alecia McCullough, 43, died after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing Pacific Coast Highway.
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See’s Candies will celebrate its second Long Beach shop with a grand opening on Jan. 13
The famous LA-based confectionary will celebrate its new Bixby Knolls location with a grand opening party, where guests can enjoy free samples, discounts and raffles.