Long Beach hopes to streamline certain community-hosted events
Business Improvement Districts cite expensive permit fees and extensive back-and-forth when trying to host events for the community.
Long Beach Underground Film Fest — Something for the creative weirdos
Different. Experimental. “The weird stuff.” These are all descriptors of the upcoming inaugural Long Beach Underground Film Fest,…
Organizers hope to ‘swing the pendulum’ more left in Long Beach — after that, the nation.
Recent protests against SpaceX's presence in Long Beach isn't just about Elon Musk and Donald Trump — it's about creating a sustained movement that can span generations and nations, said SoCal Uprising co-founder Anthony Bryson.
Signal Hill takes its first steps toward the future with OSA
City Council approved an Opportunity Study Area economic analysis, with plans to overhaul a chunk of the city to feature a walkable town center, unique retail and multifamily housing. The area, roughly 210 acres of the city, is currently mostly being used as industrial/manufacturing land, oil production or is abandoned.
VIP Records seeks support to build museum and educational center
“I see love for the sign, but not for the mission,” shop owner and hip-hop legend Kelvin Anderson said of his experience trying to get the City's buy in so far.
Washington residents push for urgency, funding for long-awaited community center
Residents of all ages from the Washington neighborhood organized a show of solidarity at Tuesday night’s Long Beach…
Second public meeting on toxic air in West Long Beach this Thursday
Residents can ask questions and see future steps about the methyl bromide in the air at this virtual meeting.
Long Beach will spend $17 million to rehouse people living along the LA riverbed
The City is using over $11 million in grant funds in its largest homeless encampment project yet, which will include sweeping the area.
March 14, 2025
Long Beach reviews and approves final 2024 budget figures
The City ended 2024 with a $2.3 million in surplus, which it then allocated to various departments.
March 12, 2025
Long Beach considering adding a paramedic rescue unit; LBFD says it’s not enough
Even with the additional unit, Long Beach firefighters say they run out of ambulances daily.
March 7, 2025