When Long Beach officials first heard reports that migrants crossing the southern border were being flown or bused to other states with Democratic strongholds, they recognized a similar situation could unfold here—and started planning for it.
Posted inFood, The Hi-lo
Demystifying wine: How to know what you’ll actually like
Tips to figure out what your palate may enjoy and how to pair wine with different food groups.
Posted inNews
Amendment to California constitution could unlock billions of dollars for housing
As state lawmakers scramble to put a lid on ever-increasing housing costs, a coalition of housing developers, unions, local governments and pro-housing groups want to lower the bar required to pass bonds and taxes that fund affordable housing.
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4 arrested in connection to deadly shooting near Drake Park, police say
Four suspects have been arrested connection to the killing of 26-year-old Canaan Smith the night of July 11, according to police.
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MemorialCare physicians and staff participate in the 40th annual Long Beach Pride Parade
MemorialCare physicians and staff show their unwavering care and support of the LGBTQIA+ community
Posted inFood, The Hi-lo
Popular waffle sandwich shop Bruxie to replace Chronic Tacos with 1st Long Beach location
The popular waffle sandwich shop, Bruxie, serves all-day breakfast items like a waffle sandwich with fried chicken, bacon and eggs.
Posted inOpinion
Column: Farewell to Rascals, a quintessential Long Beach spot
I’ve always looked for my spots, and there’s never been one better than Rascals, which sadly is closing its Long Beach location this Saturday, Aug. 12, according to owner Phil Kiyokane.
Posted inCrime
2 wounded in shooting near Veterans Stadium, police say
The victims were found wounded near Wardlow Road and Clark Avenue, but police said the gunfire actually happened in a nearby neighborhood on Brockwood Street.
Posted inArt, The Hi-lo, Things To Do
Long Beach Walls mural festival returns next week
Local, regional and international artists will be painting 12 new murals from Monday, Aug. 14, through Saturday, Aug. 19.
Posted inNews, Pets
Meet Melanie Wagner, the Long Beach animal shelter’s interim director
A month after being hired in May as LBACS’ shelter supervisor, Melanie Wagner’s boss, bureau manager Staycee Dains, left to take on the challenge of sorting out the troubled Los Angeles shelter system. Wagner stepped in as interim director and dug in before Day One.