SCNG sites win many top honors at 2023 California Journalism Awards
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SoCal’s relationship with 4th of July fireworks might be changing. Here’s why
SoCal’s relationship with 4th of July fireworks might be changing. Here’s why
Long Beach’s arts industries are crucial to the local economy — but still recovering from pandemic
There are few things as integral to Long Beach’s cultural fabric than the arts.
From museums to music history, the arts have held special meaning for decades in the city. That significance, over time, has grown into a vibrant scene for residents and visitors alike to indulge in.
And despite some economic setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic — which many local artists, museums, galleries, and other institutions are still recovering from — the arts in Long Beach remain a powerful force.
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From museums to music history, the arts have held special meaning for decades in the city. That significance, over time, has grown into a vibrant scene for residents and visitors alike to indulge in.
And despite some economic setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic — which many local artists, museums, galleries, and other institutions are still recovering from — the arts in Long Beach remain a powerful force.
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From axolotls to poison dart frogs, new Aquarium of the Pacific exhibit features amphibians for all
Long Beach residents and visitors alike will soon have a chance to dive into the wild world of amphibians, thanks to a new exhibit at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
The new exhibit, dubbed “FROGS: Facing a Changing World,” features more than 20 unique amphibians, from Mexican axolotls to blue poison dart frogs — and plenty of information about what threats these creatures are currently facing.
“Guests will be able to discover a newly reimagined section of the Tropical Pacific Gallery featuring f
The new exhibit, dubbed “FROGS: Facing a Changing World,” features more than 20 unique amphibians, from Mexican axolotls to blue poison dart frogs — and plenty of information about what threats these creatures are currently facing.
“Guests will be able to discover a newly reimagined section of the Tropical Pacific Gallery featuring f
Carson, Long Beach officially sign on as venue cities for 2028 Olympic Games
Carson and Long Beach have officially signed on as venue cities for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games — which will be hosted by Los Angeles — bringing the region’s plans for the quadrennial event further into focus.
Each town’s city councils have approved initial “Games Agreements” with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympics, also referred to as LA28. Those agreements lay out the ways in which both Carson and Long Beach — separately — intend to deliver city servic
Each town’s city councils have approved initial “Games Agreements” with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympics, also referred to as LA28. Those agreements lay out the ways in which both Carson and Long Beach — separately — intend to deliver city servic
CSU, union reach tentative deal — ending planned weeklong strike after one day
Leaders of the California Faculty Association — the union representing 29,000 professors, lecturers, librarians, counselors, and coaches across the 23-campus California State University system — said Monday evening they have accepted a tentative labor deal with the university system, ending eight months of tense negotiations and a planned five-day statewide strike.
CSU officials confirmed the tentative deal on Monday in a news release.
“I am extremely pleased and deeply appreciative that we ha
CSU officials confirmed the tentative deal on Monday in a news release.
“I am extremely pleased and deeply appreciative that we ha
Southern California dealing with a trio of viruses this winter — and yes, one of them is COVID
Now would be a good time to stock up on cough medicine, tissues and tea – as a trio of viruses is making the winter season miserable for Southern California residents and health care professionals.
Coronavirus transmission, just like every winter since 2020, has once again increased as temperatures have declined, though not quite to the level of last year’s surge. Then there’s influenza and respiratory syncytial virus – or RSV – which, health care professionals said this week, have returned wit
Coronavirus transmission, just like every winter since 2020, has once again increased as temperatures have declined, though not quite to the level of last year’s surge. Then there’s influenza and respiratory syncytial virus – or RSV – which, health care professionals said this week, have returned wit
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest outside Biden’s star-studded LA fundraiser
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered Friday at Holmby Park — across the street from a star-studded fundraiser supporting President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign — for a loud, spirited and mostly peaceful demonstration against the U.S. government’s support of Israel amid the Jewish state’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.
The president traveled to Los Angeles after making a stop in Las Vegas to attend fundraising events in support of his bid for a second term.
The Biden event in
The president traveled to Los Angeles after making a stop in Las Vegas to attend fundraising events in support of his bid for a second term.
The Biden event in
Long Beach’s Rep. Garcia talks leading charge to expel Santos from Congress
Now former Rep. George Santos, D-New York, was expelled from the House of Representatives by an overwhelming majority of his colleagues on Friday, Dec. 1, on the heels of a blistering House Ethics Committee report that accused the now-former lawmaker of breaking federal law.
Related: House expels New York Rep. George Santos in just the sixth expulsion in the chamber’s history
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Long Beach, a freshman in the House, was one of the key leaders in the effort to expel Santos fro
Related: House expels New York Rep. George Santos in just the sixth expulsion in the chamber’s history
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Long Beach, a freshman in the House, was one of the key leaders in the effort to expel Santos fro
Death threats, gag orders and outrage: Israel-Hamas war sparks conflict in Manhattan Beach
As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, people across the globe are being caught in a crossfire of misinformation, hurt feelings and vitriol – including children.
Such a saga has played out in Manhattan Beach over the last two weeks, with a dispute among middle schoolers roiling the community. The details are murky. Hearsay outweighs facts. The Jewish community and those who support Israel’s response to Hamas’ recent attacks have been pitted against those advocating for the rights of Pal
Such a saga has played out in Manhattan Beach over the last two weeks, with a dispute among middle schoolers roiling the community. The details are murky. Hearsay outweighs facts. The Jewish community and those who support Israel’s response to Hamas’ recent attacks have been pitted against those advocating for the rights of Pal
Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands, in Seal Beach, set for restoration with $31 million grant
A portion of the Los Cerritos Wetlands, a 500-acre complex of critical habitat for native wild and plant life, is set for restoration with help from a State Coastal Conservancy grant — after decades of work by local advocates to preserve the area.
Longshore union, employers reach labor deal, ending 13 months of West Coast tensions
The West Coast longshore union and its employers have agreed to a tentative six-year contract, ending 13 months of negotiations that saw tensions rise in recent weeks, as well as accusations and recriminations about bad-faith actions, and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach fretting about lost business.
Long Beach animal shelter still needs community’s help as capacity remains high
Last year marked the highest adoption rate ever recorded at the Long Beach Animal Shelter, officials say, but capacity there remains limited — and nearly reached a point of no return in mid-March.
The dire situation began to unfold in February as the shelter, in the heart of El Dorado East Regional Park, reached a critical capacity limit — forcing staffers to keep dogs in the lobby, offices and makeshift kennels. At that point, the shelter was home to 233 cats and dogs – as well as smaller anim
The dire situation began to unfold in February as the shelter, in the heart of El Dorado East Regional Park, reached a critical capacity limit — forcing staffers to keep dogs in the lobby, offices and makeshift kennels. At that point, the shelter was home to 233 cats and dogs – as well as smaller anim
Virgin Orbit was the start of ‘Space Beach.’ Now, it’s laying off 85% of workforce
Long Beach's elected and economic leaders reacted to news this week that the aerospace company will wind down operations.
CSULB graduates won’t walk the stage at commencement for the 3rd year in a row
For the third consecutive year, Cal State Long Beach graduates won’t walk the stage or have their names read aloud during the university’s 2023 commencement ceremonies at Angel Stadium — a pandemic-era change that appears to be permanent.
Catholics say final farewell to their friend, Bishop David O’Connell
The final goodbye for Bishop David O’Connell was grievous and joyous. It had poignancy and humor. It was solemn – yet emotionally riotous.
As storm pummels region, homeless folks often left to weather cold outside
Frigid temperatures, heavy rain and snow — and even hail — brought by a severe winter storm that will continue into the weekend has forced Southland residents to bunker in their homes.
A Bellflower Unified trustee wants meetings to be more accessible for people with disabilities
A walk to the Bellflower Unified School District’s administration building — which houses the district’s Board of Education meetings — is easy.
Advocates renew call for MHF ban on 8th anniversary of Torrance refinery explosion
It’s been eight years since a massive explosion at the Torrance Refinery shook the South Bay — with the blast registering as a small earthquake, leaving four workers injured and coating the area in ash.
The Long Beach animal shelter is at critical capacity. This is why
Long Beach’s animal shelter has found itself at critical capacity and has had to keep dogs in the lobby, offices and makeshift kennels to cope, officials say – and with kitten season nearly here, the problem could soon be even worse.
The shelter, nestled in the heart of El Dorado East Regional Park and operated by Long Beach Animal Care Services, is currently home to 233 cats and dogs – as well as smaller animals, such as guinea pigs and birds – which is about 150% of the top end of normal capa
The shelter, nestled in the heart of El Dorado East Regional Park and operated by Long Beach Animal Care Services, is currently home to 233 cats and dogs – as well as smaller animals, such as guinea pigs and birds – which is about 150% of the top end of normal capa
Valentino Alvero, a Monterey Park mass shooting victim, honored at funeral
Solemnity, spiritual hope and humorous memories from a life well-lived — but cut all-too short — marked the funereal farewell for Valentino Alvero, one of the victims of the recent Monterey Park mass shooting.
A WWII bride, now a Seal Beach resident, recalls Queen Mary trip, other adventures
Rita Slutzky’s Seal Beach home is cozy. She lives in peaceful retirement, surrounded by family photos and bygone trinkets.
At 98, her life’s denouement is average, prosaic even.
But her story — her journey to Seal Beach, to a quiet existence — was anything but.
Born in 1924 in the English port town of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Slutzky battled a six-month bout of rheumatic fever as a teenager, sacrificed a college education to work on Spitfire planes during the Second World War, married an Americ
At 98, her life’s denouement is average, prosaic even.
But her story — her journey to Seal Beach, to a quiet existence — was anything but.
Born in 1924 in the English port town of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Slutzky battled a six-month bout of rheumatic fever as a teenager, sacrificed a college education to work on Spitfire planes during the Second World War, married an Americ
Your natural gas bills to jump ‘shockingly high’ across region, SoCalGas warns
Southern California residents, get ready for a severe case of sticker shock as your natural gas bills across the region soar more than double this winter, according to the region’s two chief utility companies.
What to know about Long Beach’s proposed police oversight charter amendment
Long Beach voters have a few City Charter amendment measures to consider this November — but perhaps the most significant change that could be on the way relates to the Police Department.
The City Council last week approved placing a charter amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot that, if approved, would alter the city’s existing police oversight body, the Citizen Police Complaint Commission. The changes, city officials say, would, in turn, help create long-sought reforms in the Police Department’s ope
The City Council last week approved placing a charter amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot that, if approved, would alter the city’s existing police oversight body, the Citizen Police Complaint Commission. The changes, city officials say, would, in turn, help create long-sought reforms in the Police Department’s ope
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