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This Long Beach neighborhood banned un-hosted short term rentals; More are trying to do the same
In the early morning of Jan. 1, a shooting occurred in the College Park Estates neighborhood at an…
June 3, 2024
Cambodian Restaurant Week returns for second year
The weeklong celebration of local Cambodian businesses is now run by the United Cambodian Community. Cambodian restaurants, pop-ups…
May 30, 2024
Signal Hill Petroleum’s draft Environmental Impact Report released, public hearing in June
In hopes of receiving a 20-year permit extension to continue drilling oil from existing wells with the allowance…
May 24, 2024
Long Beach identifies first steps of creating LGBTQ+ Cultural District
The LGBTQ+ Cultural District can receive lights, plaques, murals and more within two years. Long Beach has completed…
May 23, 2024
Act Out Theatre Company receives $50,000 gift to expand services
The Act Out Theatre Company announced last week that the nonprofit received a $50,000 gift from the Genesis…
May 22, 2024
The Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration supports local artists, vendors and Black-owned businesses
The Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration returns June 15 with a musical performance lineup headlined by Anderson .Paak and…
May 22, 2024
Long Beach releases results of first-ever Filipino Health Needs Assessment
For the first time ever, Long Beach has conducted a health assessment focused solely on the city’s Filipino…
May 18, 2024
Signal Hill Police Department fully encrypts radio communications
Will police scanners become relics of the past? Police scanners across Signal Hill have gone silent, and the…
May 16, 2024
Clay on First rekindles hope after blaze threatens local pottery studio
Scores of people have given up their childhood dreams for corporate jobs, but far less abandon traditional careers…
Long Beach sees 2% decrease in homelessness, first drop since 2017
For the first time since 2017, Long Beach has reported a decrease in homelessness through its annual Point…
May 8, 2024