A proposed six-story, 281-unit housing development near the 2ND & PCH shopping center can move forward after the Long Beach City Council denied an appeal filed by multiple groups who said the project would create traffic issues and was not compliant with zoning laws.
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Shop Long Beach contest in full swing; diners and shoppers can earn up to $1,000 in rewards
Shoppers and diners can earn cash rewards and prizes for spending their money at local businesses this summer through the Shop Long Beach program.
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Heritage becomes 1st Long Beach restaurant to win Michelin star
Long Beach’s own Heritage won its first Michelin star Tuesday night, making it the first Long Beach restaurant to win a star.
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Long Beach to host donation drive-thru for unhoused people; hot weather items encouraged
Amid soaring temperatures, the city is urging residents to donate items that will help protect homeless people from the sun and heat such as sunscreen, hats, lip balm and reusable water bottles.
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Cal State was forced to deal with sexual harassment allegations. A new report finds it repeatedly fell short
California State University must hire many more employees and overhaul huge portions of its bureaucracy to keep students and staff safe from sexual harassment and discrimination, according to a sweeping set of reports from an outside law group published Monday.
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New slate of concerts, venue upgrades to liven up Recreation Park bandshell
Just about anyone who makes it to their 90s could probably use a little facelift, and the bandshell at Long Beach’s Recreation Park is no exception.
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There’s big demand for affordable units in Long Beach. So why are there so few?
When a new affordable housing development in Central Long Beach opened its application window last week, thousands of people applied, underscoring the demand for affordable units, which are difficult and expensive to build.
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Slight break from heat in the LA area, but not for long
Another potentially dangerous heat wave is expected to arrive in Southern California by the end of the week, sending temperatures into triple digits again through the weekend.
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Want to host a block party or a community project in your neighborhood? Here’s how
The city will also dole out 67 micro-grants of up to $1,500 to help established neighborhood associations to support their event.
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In wide-open Senate race, Rep. Adam Schiff builds big fundraising edge
It typically takes tens of millions of dollars to wage a successful statewide campaign in vast California, which includes some of the nation’s most expensive media markets.