Long Beach News and Events

Getting Crafty at the Cal Heights Farmers Market

Dramatic Results, an amazing art studio located right here in Cal Heights will be hosting a “make and take” booth on the first Sunday of every month. Today, Sunday, February 7 they will feature a shell workshop using Native American drills made by Jordan HS students! California Crafters of Etsy will join us for their first Mini-Craft fair.... 

Two more carriers fly into LGB; welcome Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air

Long Beach Airport (LGB) announced today that Frontier Airlines and Allegiant Air will begin flight service in time for the busy summer travel season. In May 2010 Frontier Airlines will offer two daily non-stop flights to Denver, CO. Allegiant Air is expected to begin service in summer 2010. The two new entrants join LGB’s other carriers, Alaska/Horizon... 

Universal Love takes over First Fridays in Bixby Knolls

“Cupid, draw back your bow and let your arrow go…” or at least the Knolls Ranger will do so on February 5 at the Bixby Knolls First Fridays event. “Universal Love” will be the theme woven throughout the participating venues this month. First Fridays comes out of holiday hibernation with plenty of art, music, and the opportunity for you to... 

North Long Beach unveils Lion of Judah mural at His Nesting Place

Neighbors, city officials and community activists gathered, Saturday January 30 for the dedication of “The Lion of Judah” mural at 350 East Market Street (corner of Market & Elm) in Long Beach. The mural space, donated by His Nesting Place, is on the side of the building that can be seen by both cars passing down Market and the residential... 

Long Beach urged to prepare for storms again

With more rainfall forecast for today and Saturday, the City of Long Beach is taking preemptive measures to assist residents and businesses. The Long Beach weather forecast calls for: Rain today, heavy at times, with breezy winds and gusts up to 30 mph. A slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. On Saturday, showers are likely in the morning with... 

Need sand bags? Long Beach provides 10 free bags and sand to DIY

When the rain starts falling it’s Long Beach Fire Department to the rescue. The City of Long Beach, through LBFD, is making sand and bags  available at five stations throughout the city. Residents can get up to 10 free sand bags for free from one of these fire stations. Each location also has sand available so residents can fill their bags at... 

Proposed bill would ban debit card surcharges in California

In the interest of protecting consumers, Sen. Jenny Oropeza today introduced legislation to stop retailers from imposing surcharges on those who use their debit cards. “During these difficult economic times, it is more important than ever to protect consumers and ensure they are not nickel and dimed out of their hard earned pay,” Oropeza, D-Long... 

LB’s Madison Russell wins annual Gap Casting Call

America has voted! The results are in. This morning, Gap revealed the four adorable, charismatic winners of its fourth annual Casting Call contest — including one from Long Beach. Madison, 9, is one of the four new faces for Gap and will be featured in the nation-wide campaign starting today. Madison takes eight dance classes a week — everything... 

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