Long Beach Grand Prix

High School Students Encouraged to Join the 3rd Annual Solar Grand Prix Competition

The 2012 Solar Grand Prix will not happen until April 21st, but many teams are already registered and excited to compete. Last year, the event picked up steam and saw 150 teams and over 400 students race their carefully designed and constructed cars in El Dorado Park. The Solar Grand Prix challenges local students to [...]

Long Beach Aquatic Capital of America Foundation Names Swimmer Jessica Hardy Aquatic Athlete of the Year

Swimmer Jessica Hardy was named the 2011 Long Beach Aquatic Athlete of the Year at an awards dinner and fundraiser hosted by the Long Beach Aquatic Capital of America Foundation last Thursday night, Nov. 10th. Hardy was honored for capturing the world title in the 50 meter breaststroke and taking a silver medal in the [...]

Annual NOAA Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific Returns Saturday Nov. 19th

What weather conditions should we be preparing for…tsunamis, wildfires, heat waves, floods, hurricanes, blizzards? A newly launched polar-orbiting satellite will help the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) save lives and protect property as it captures data from the Earth’s land, oceans, and atmosphere. The data is used by NOAA forecasters to detect the potential [...]

The Committee of 300 Seeks a New Generation of Service Orientated Individuals

The Committee of 300 of Long Beach, Inc is developing a new generation of volunteers with an interest in the City of Long Beach and the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

LBTV Grabs 11 STAR Awards Nominations

The City of Long Beach’s cable channel, LBTV, was nominated for 11 government programming STAR awards by the States of California and Nevada National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (SCAN NATOA).  Winners will be announced at the organization’s annual conference in Long Beach on June 2, 2011. The STAR Awards were established in 1996 [...]

Anchorage Added To List Of Nonstop Flights From Long Beach Airport

The Long Beach Airport (LGB) proudly announces expanded nonstop destinations. JetBlue Airways launched daily summer service to Anchorage, Alaska, a new market for both LGB and the airline. Flights will depart Long Beach at 7:35 pm and arrive in Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC) at 11:54 pm. Return flights will depart ANC at 1:10 [...]

Gordon Ramsay Turns Up the Heat on the Grand Prix

Chef and television personality Gordon Ramsay has been named Grand Marshal of the 37th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 15-17. As Grand Marshal, Ramsay’s duties will include giving the famous “Drivers, start your engines!”€ command at the start of the IZOD IndyCar Series race on Sunday, April 17 at approximately 1:15 p.m. [...]

2nd Annual Long Beach Solar Grand Prix To Draw Over 500 Local Youth

Ladies and gentlemen. Let the sun shine on your solar panels and start your quiet engines for the other “grand prix” in Long Beach. On Saturday, April 9, 2011, 140 teams comprised of over 500 Long Beach Middle and High School students will compete for top-spots in speed and design at “El Dorado Park Raceway” [...]

149 Teams In Place to Compete at 2nd Annual Long Beach Solar Grand Prix

Fifth District Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske and the 5th District Solar and Sustainability Taskforce are sponsoring the 2nd Annual Long Beach solar Grand Prix. 149 teams comprised of over 500 Long Beach Middle and High School students will compete for top-spots in speed and design on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Due to overwhelming student interest and [...]

Explore The International Tower At Long Beach Heritage’s Annual Loft Walk

Long Beach Heritage’s annual Loft Walk will feature the International Tower, the round soda pop building across from the Villa Riviera on Ocean Boulevard. The evening starts at 5 pm and includes viewings of a half dozen homes, appetizers and drinks. In addition, there will be talks on the history of Long Beach during the [...]

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