The decision to cut Norwalk off from state homelessness and housing aid comes after the city enacted a moratorium on shelters.
Posted inFood
Peruvian food truck beloved by SpaceX employees opens storefront in Long Beach
Alli Kaphiy is a sandwich and coffee shop run by a family who makes everything from scratch. They even travel to Peru to bring back staple ingredients.
Posted inNews
California collects millions in stolen wages, but can’t find many workers to pay them
The state Labor Commissioner sometimes struggles to get back pay to workers when it reaches wage theft settlements. It tries social media, TV and hotlines. But money owed to employees is still sitting in state accounts.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a John Denver tribute and a symphony experience for kids
Ever been to an “instrument petting zoo”? There’s also a Shakespeare poetry festival and a performance by jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold.
Posted inTrade & Transportation
Passenger traffic spikes at Long Beach Airport, breaking pre-pandemic records for summer travel
More than 1.1 million travelers flocked to LGB this summer, outpacing industry growth, according to airport officials.
Posted inCrime
State investigates food bank’s use of government funds amid dueling accusations of corruption
The Foodbank of Southern California — a multi-million dollar nonprofit — closed abruptly last week when CHP officers swept through its Long Beach facility.
Posted inNews
Firefighters battle blaze in vacant building near Downtown Long Beach
Complicating their job, crews reported there may be a gas leak in or around the building.
Posted inNews
John Amos, who attended LBCC before stardom in ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots,’ dies at 84
The “Coming to America” and “Die Hard 2” actor was inducted into the Long Beach City College Alumni Hall of Fame in 1984.
Posted inNews
Nonprofit needs shoes, helmets, boards and other skate gear to give to local youth
An estimated 800 families showed up to last year’s giveaway in Lincoln Park. Here’s how you can help this year’s be even bigger.
Posted inEducation
Vomiting, cramps and lethargy: As heat rises, California kids are sweltering in schools with no air conditioning
An estimated 1 in 5 schools has no air conditioning. In Long Beach specifically, 13 public schools with about 14,000 students have no air conditioning systems.