Mayor Rex Richardson is allocating $1.275 million in structural funding to keep five branches open on Mondays, following weeks of community pushback.

This opinion editorial was written by Mark Tholke, the Managing Principal and Founder of Golden State Renewable ...

For the first time in six years, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is being forced to make budget cuts. To help the City address its projected $58.2 million deficit for fiscal year 2027, every ...

Since Long Beach’s first human case of WNV was reported in June, 16 human cases have been reported in Long Beach as of Aug. 28. Of these cases, 69% involved neuroinvasive disease, a severe form of ...

Through its “Sips & Stories” series, Art Trippin’ explores various artistic periods for audiences of art experts and novices alike. (Courtesy of Art Trippin’) What started as a fun TikTok video series ...

When Tiara L. Simmons Mercius was crafting her debut book over the past decade, she had no idea she would eventually create a mirror for readers to see themselves in. Her debut novel “Reasonable ...

The pain of “Pull My Finger!” (2019) is just one example of emotion in Jared Schwartz’s exhibition “Lines Between Us” at Black Ring Coffee Roasters. (Courtesy of Jared Schwartz) Despite our collective ...

As we hit the halfway point of August and the end of summer draws closer and closer, there are still plenty of things to do around Long Beach. Residents can cool off and take a summer stroll around ...

Become a more informed driver, pedestrian and all-around community member via the sixth annual Long Beach Safe Streets Awareness Week, returning with the theme of “Long Beach Moves Together.” ...

The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/Driver License (CDL) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the East Division area this Friday. DUI checkpoint ...

A sobering budget season has begun as the City of Long Beach attempts to balance its budget, following a $27.1 million shortfall to close out fiscal year 2026. The City had to borrow money from four ...

The inaugural Long Beach Film Festival (LBFF) will be hosted at the Art Theatre of Long Beach the weekend of Aug. 29 & 30. Within the two days, there will be eight time slots featuring four feature ...