With many homes formerly thought of as starter homes now selling for close to $1 million, a report notes that the term “starter homes” has come to simply describe the cheapest listings around.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
‘A Day At The Rancho’ seeks to inspire community with wine, picnic fair next month
The one-off event is something Marie Delbarry hopes will help other creatives connect in Long Beach while enjoying natural wines and music from local performers.
Posted inDevelopment
With Queen Mary back in city’s hands, officials eye new development plans
Long Beach city leaders are hoping they’ll finally find the formula to turn the historic vessel into a bustling moneymaker that draws locals as well as tourists.
Posted inNews, Public Transit
Some in car-dependent California seek to follow New York’s lead and save public transit
The California Transit Association says transit agencies will have a collective shortfall of about $6 billion over the next five years.
Posted inNews, Sports
Homegrown Belmont Shore Rugby Club wins U18 national championship
The 18U Belmont Shore Rugby team handily won a few games to reach the championship and beat rival San Diego Mustangs 19-12.
Posted inNews
5 things to know about Newsom’s bid to change the US Constitution on guns
Adding an extra amendment is extraordinarily difficult. But for Gov. Gavin Newsom, the proposal may be as much about political strategy as constitutional law.
Posted inNews
Special Olympics Southern California returns to Long Beach in full force after 4-year COVID hiatus
Saturday marked the return of the Summer Games at Cal State Long Beach for the first time since 2019. After a four-year COVID-induced suspension, the games returned with a massive turnout and expanded health screenings, free for all athletes.
Posted inNews
Thunderstorms, showers expected this weekend
A 20% chance of thunderstorms is forecasted in Long Beach on Saturday afternoon, growing to a 30% chance Saturday night and a 40% chance Sunday, mostly before 11 a.m, according to the NWS.
Posted inBusiness
Mangette is set to be Zaferia’s newest cafe
Buvons Wine Bar + Shop, within the Zaferia District, has only seen an uptick in foot traffic in their store and around the neighborhood in recent months. Now, the women behind the French bar are opening a cafe and event space next door.
Posted inEducation, News
A dozen LBUSD schools get new principals next year
The shakeup, which goes into effect in August, includes Cabrillo High School, where My Ngoc Nguyen will take over after spending this past year as an assistant principal at Wilson High.