Initially projected to open by the fall, the shoreline amphitheater now has a tentative opening date of April 2026.
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Spectrum says its lines were cut in a ‘criminal act of vandalism’ that caused large internet outage
Service was expected to be restored by 3 p.m., according to an update sent by Spectrum.
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Theater News: Timely ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ set to perform at Long Beach Playhouse
“Gregory Cohen, the director, is Jewish and said he recognizes ‘Fiddler’ is not just a story of his people, but about standing against hate,” said Sean Gray, producing artistic director for the Playhouse.
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Trump administration cuts LGBTQ+ support from youth suicide hotline
Currently, those who call 988 and press 3 are connected with counselors who are specifically trained to assist LGBTQ+ youth. But, now, funding for that option will end.
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Truck driver run over by his own semi when it’s rear-ended, Long Beach police say
The driver was killed in the accident on Pier T Avenue, police said.
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Long Beach City Council votes to mandate more staffing at self-checkout lanes
The city will soon require grocery and drug stores to staff a minimum number of employees at self-checkout counters. They say the move will deter theft.
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Community college adjunct professors optimistic as two lawsuits over pay progress
Roughly 1,200 adjuncts who brought a class-action lawsuit against LBCC in 2022 are preparing for mediation to resolve claims of lost pay.
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Tariffs caused cargo slump in May, Long Beach Port officials say, but they expect a boost in late June
The number of containers going through the Port of Long Beach dropped 8.2% compared to last year.
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Bystanders rush to help victim shot in head outside Long Beach Wingstop, witnesses say
They said a group of teens ran off after the shooting. Police had several youth detained at the scene.