Music has always been a major part of Long Beach’s arts scene. For years there have been concerts on the beach, at restaurants and in Kennedy Plaza.
Benjamin Metzger has long been central …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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7/2/23
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Brandon Klein, 17, had an idea — one that would not only impact his own community, but also attract international attention.
Klein works as a volunteer for Surf for All, a nonprofit Long …
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By Sean Kennedy
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7/2/23
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T he Long Beach Boardwalk is a hotspot for activity during the summer months and warmer weather, attracting all kinds of visitors, including those on skateboards, electric bikes and others who treat …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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7/2/23
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The State Senate confirmed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s judicial nominations on June 9, including two to the state’s Court of Claims. It was a big day for those confirmed, but perhaps none bigger …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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7/2/23
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A Long Beach resident pleaded guilty June 14 for the March 2022 shooting death of an Uber driver in the city, and separately for a hit-and-run that occurred in September 2021 that left a 73-year-old …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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7/2/23
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“No one cared who I was until I put on the mask.”
It’s an iconic line from an equally iconic comic book villain in the 2012 Batman film “The Dark Knight Rises.” But …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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6/25/23
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The City of Long Beach has spent years studying how to take on a handful of challenges — senior housing, parking and transportation, parks in need of improvements and 40-year-old zoning codes. …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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6/25/23
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The sandy dunes of Point Lookout hosted a celebration last Friday in a feature of sport, camaraderie, and community, all in the name of one of Long Beach’s own — Casey Skudin.
The …
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By Sean Kennedy
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6/25/23
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The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday night to adopt a definition of anti-Semitism for the city. Every council member, and Acting City Manager Ron Walsh, voted to adopt.
The city adopted the …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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6/25/23
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The City of Long Beach recently announced the implementation of two new initiatives Saturday that they hope can keep both beachgoers and their beaches healthy all season long.
Along the …
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By Sean Kennedy
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6/25/23
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