Long Beach News and Events
Dinner Show “Murder at the Conga Club” Extends Stay at Sevilla Restaurant
After a successful first run, the Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner show “Murder at the Conga Club” has extended their stay at Sevilla restaurant and night club in downtown Long Beach until Sunday, September 30th, 2012. Starting June 10th, shows are scheduled for Sundays at 5:30PM. Tickets will be $69, which includes a three-course dinner. That [...]
Suspect Produces Handgun During Traffic Stop, Shot by Police
On Thursday, May 17, 2012, at approximately 11:55 p.m., an officer involved shooting occurred in North Long Beach when a Long Beach police officer attempted to stop a speeding vehicle and the driver produced a handgun. The preliminary investigation revealed the officer was driving his patrol vehicle when he observed a vehicle traveling at a [...]
The Company Three Trio to Perform at the AAUW Installation Saturday, June 2nd
Members and guests of AAUW Long Beach Branch are in for a musical treat with a performance by The Company Three Trio at their Installation meeting on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach. Installed will be: Pat Sargeant, President; Carolyn Magnuson, VP Programs; Lamis Hashem and Flo Pickett, [...]
CHEER LOS ANGELES Raising Spirits and Funds at Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride 2012
When the fearless flyers of Cheer Los Angeles (Cheer LA) soar into the air atop basket tosses, pyramids, and stunts to kick off the Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Parade on Sunday, May 20, they will be celebrating not only the annual affirmation of the local LGBT community, but also the beginning of a [...]
2012 Downtown Long Beach Economic Profile Released by DLBA
The Downtown Long Beach Associates (DLBA) released the 2012 Downtown Long Beach Economic Profile, which aides investment in Downtown Long Beach includes newly available information that reflects the last decade of growth and prosperity experienced in Downtown Long Beach, in an announcement made today by DLBA President and CEO Kraig Kojian. The full 2012 Economic [...]
Syndicated Columnist Gustavo Arrellano to Provide LBCC Commencement Address Wednesday May 23rd
Gustavo Arrellano, author, editor, and syndicated columnist, will address Long Beach City College graduates on Wednesday May 23rd at 6:00pm at Veterans Stadium, 4901 E. Carson, Long Beach. More than 1,500 students will receive AA/AS degrees or certificates this year at LBCC. The College expects thousands of guests, students and alumni to celebrate in the [...]
Road Widening Project at PCH and Second Street Resumes Next Week
Work will continue next week on a project to alleviate congestion at the intersection of southbound Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) at Second Street. The project will add a second left turn lane and provide room for right turns onto Second Street without blocking through-traffic, and add sidewalk along PCH. “This project will improve traffic flow [...]
Journalism Students Use New Media to Raise Awareness in Long Beach
Students from the Journalism and Mass Communications Department at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) partnered with New American Media’s youth-led Voicewaves this semester to cover issues in some of the city’s most diverse and economically disadvantaged communities. Those enrolled in the department’s Senior Seminar have been building on their journalism skills to cover a [...]
Identity Theft Seminar Offers Free Document Shredding
The Federal Trade Commission reports that 1 out of 4 people will become a victim in their lifetime. Join Goodwill and Shred-4-Good in shredding your confidential documents at a free Identity Theft Seminar on Tuesday, May 22. Those that stop by will get valuable information from: Sherri Delaney, U.S. Postal Inspector, Mail fraud and law enforcement [...]
Breathe Easy Mobile Clinic Makes First Stop in Long Beach Today
The new 38-foot custom St. Mary Medical Center Breathe Easy Mobile Care Clinic, funded by the Port of Long Beach, will hit the road on Thursday, May 17, with its first official stop at the American Gold Star Manor, a Westside senior resident community, from. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Then on May 19, the [...]
100 Days of Summer Starts this Friday with 80Z Allstars Concert
7 Local High Schools Selected Among Nation’s Best by the Washington Post
Long Beach Farmers Markets: Enjoy the bounty of locally grown fruits and veggies
Residents Impacted by “Levitated Mass” Will Get Free Admission to LACMA
USPS Unveils New Stamps for 2011
