In 2021, California allowed college athletes to earn money, profiting off their name, image and likeness. University records show which student athletes are benefitting and how.
Posted inMusic
Legendary saxophonist Branford Marsalis on playing for others and sharing the emotion of jazz
We talked with Marsalis in advance of his one-night-only performance at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts on March 13.
Posted inEducation
A North Long Beach nonprofit helps parolees and youth in trouble reclaim their lives
“The biggest thing that we give is hope,” said Eba Laye, the founder of Whole Systems Learning.
Posted inLGBTQ+
‘Will I be safe’? Transgender California youth feel threatened by Trump’s executive orders
Calls to LGBTQ crisis lines spiked after President Donald Trump’s election. His policies target health care for young transgender people, creating uncertainty for a vulnerable community.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a whiskey tasting and tribute to James Taylor and Joni Mitchell
Let us help plan your weekend.
Posted inArt
Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ — snubbed by U.S. distributors — gets more showings in Long Beach
The film about a beleaguered Palestinian community in the West Bank is playing at only a limited number of theaters across the country, including locally at the Art Theatre.
Posted inNews
Long Beach moves to demolish Old English Village next to the Queen Mary
It will be leveled for more parking and event space.
Posted inCrime
Athletics Department workers used fake time sheets to steal $36,560 from CSULB, DA alleges
A field supervisor and a former grounds worker have been charged with carrying out the scheme. They’ve pleaded not guilty.
Posted inNews
Return to office: Newsom orders California state workers back four days a week
The governor’s announcement affects most of the state workforce and will take effect on July 1.
Posted inCrime
Police seize machine gun, meth, ‘large quantity’ of ammo from convicted felon, LBPD says
Police said they discovered the stash Saturday night.