This weekend brings many Black History Month events to Long Beach, including a free resource festival Downtown. You can also check out Native American jazz vocalist Julia Keefe at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center or sign up for a fun Valentine’s themed 5K at Alamitos Beach.
Posted inLocal History
Queen Mary inducted into the Historic Hotels of America registry
The Queen Mary and the Breakers are the only two Long Beach vacation stops on the list established to highlight and preserve historic sites.
Posted inHealth
Why it’s so hard to find eggs in local stores
In California, the average cost of eggs hit nearly $9 per dozen.
Posted inNews
As LA fires burned, SoCal Edison allowed to raise rates for 2017 blaze
Customers are picking up the $1.7. billion tab after the utility’s equipment was linked to a Southern California wildfire and flooding seven years ago.
Posted inPolitics
Seeking LA fire aid, Gavin Newsom is off to meet Donald Trump in D.C.
The White House confirmed that President Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to impose an array of conditions for federal wildfire assistance, will meet with California’s governor.
Posted inFilming
Creators of Long Beach police show ‘On Call’ will take question at upcoming screening
The show has been a hit for Amazon, rising to the No. 2 spot on Prime Video in the U.S.
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Crews douse fire at suspected homeless encampment in historic Jergins Tunnel
Over the years, periodic fires in the tunnel have required crews to repeatedly board up its south entrance.
Posted inPorts
With China as Long Beach’s top trading partner, what will Trump’s new tariffs mean?
China accounts for 62% of the goods imported through the Port of Long Beach.
Posted inHealth
LA clinics lose funding for transgender health care as Trump executive orders take hold
A Los Angeles community health clinic is considering a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a rescinded grant that was meant to support services for transgender patients.
Posted inNews
Investigation targets LA County emergency alert system after repeated failures, false alarms
“The whole system completely broke down,” said Rep. Robert Garcia, who launched the probe alongside thirteen other members of Congress.