Next weekend, a new queer pride event will debut in Long Beach with three days of celebrations and festivities that include a multi-stage music festival with dozens of live music and performance acts.
Posted inNews
Beach Streets to bring a music festival and room to roam a car-free Downtown May 20
The beloved open-streets event returns later this month and is likely to draw thousands to its sprawling route through multiple Downtown Long Beach neighborhoods.
Sponsored
Mother’s Day Brunch at Aquarium of the Pacific!
This Mother’s Day, show your mom she deserves the best!
Posted inNews
Bill to outlaw discrimination based on caste clears California Senate
California could become the first state in the nation to outlaw caste bias by adding it as a protected category under the state’s anti-discrimination laws.
Posted inCrime
Killing at home near Houghton Park likely stemmed from dispute involving ex-girlfriend, LBPD says
Police say they’ve arrested the gunman, who is accused of showing up unannounced to a home where his ex-girlfriend and the victim were living.
Posted inNews
What could a Cambodian cultural center look like? Advocates say they want a place of tradition, healing and culture
“The vision for this is for us to come back to a place of gains rather than loss, to be fulfilled rather than grieve,” Councilmember Suely Saro said.
Posted inNews
Supreme Court rejects challenge to California pork law mandating more space for pigs
The animal cruelty law requires more space for breeding pigs. Pork producers wanted it thrown out, saying it could force the industry to make costly changes nationwide.
Posted inBusiness, Food, The Hi-lo
Breakfast Republic to open its boozy brunch hangout in Belmont Shore May 31
From shrimp and grits to vegan benedicts, from an immunity shot to a “Big Boozy Brew Shot”—the Southern California chain has food and drink options for a wide variety of folks.
Posted inNews
Searchlight Society brings homeless outreach to Downtown and North Long Beach
“To be transparent and honest, impacting Long Beach is quite difficult,” Searchlight Society cofounder Daniel Herrera said.
Posted inCrime
‘He was so innocent’: Family mourns 12-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in Long Beach
“You need to stop killing these kids,” Erica Brown said less than 24 hours after the death of her 12-year-old cousin. “…You need to put the guns down.”