Long Beach Airport Invites Community to Airfield for Annual Festival of Flight on Oct. 29
LONG BEACH, CA – Long Beach Airport’s (LGB) award-winning Festival of Flight is coming back in for a landing Saturday, Oct. 29,
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LBLN Weekend Round-Up
Long Beach is a diverse city and there’s always something to do. Our team has compiled a list of events
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Long Beach Opening New Aquatic Playground this Summer
The City of Long Beach is inviting the public to the grand opening of its newest beach attraction, an inflatable aquatic playground known as
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Rookie Otter looks to Upset Veterans in Annual Otter Bowl
The seventh annual Otter Bowl, hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific, will be held virtually this year with a
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City Celebrates Official Opening of the Redesigned Lincoln Park
An official ceremony was held on Feb. 10 to reopen Lincoln Park in downtown Long Beach. Located at Ocean Boulevard
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Mismanagement sinks $23 Million on phantom repairs for Queen Mary
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud today released her Queen Mary Report to verify that Urban Commons, the previous leaseholder, and operator of the Queen Mary, used the $23 million as agreed upon to fund the 27 urgent and critical repair projects and to determine whether the City of Long Beach (City) provided sufficient oversight of the funds for these projects.
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UPDATE: Locals fear possible demolition of Queen Mary
Residents express worry as the Queen Mary runs the risk of permanent closure.
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ComplexCon ’21 gives exclusive insight to LBLN
ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center Nov. 6-7, with the theme ‘Reunite and Reconnect.’ ComplexCon is an innovative festival that integrates brands, people, and trends with pop culture, lifestyle, streetwear, sneakers, fashion, music, conversations, and food.
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Long Beach Arts Council Announces 2021-2022 Annual Grant Cycle Applications are Open
The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to announce that the 2021–2022 Annual Grant Cycle Applications and Guidelines are now available. Applications and Guidelines can be found on the Arts Council website at http://www.artslb.org/grants.
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Commemorating the “Unluckiest” Day of the Year
LONG BEACH – While many will be avoiding walking under a ladder, stepping on a crack, or breaking a mirror on Friday; others will be glued to their phones today to take part in one of the hottest Friday the 13th trends: getting a tattoo.
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Long Beach Locals Give Back to Community on Go Skate Day
Almost 100 skate decks were given out to Long Beach youth on national Go Skate Day by the local organization and event, Push for Peace.
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City Auditor Laura Doud Finds Urban Commons Misrepresents Financial Information of Queen Mary
The Long Beach City Auditor’s Office (Office) in partnership with the forensics accounting firm, Hemming Morse, has performed an analysis of financial transactions and activity between Urban Commons Queensway LLC (Urban Commons), the leaseholder and operator of the Queen Mary, and the City of Long Beach (City). The purpose of the investigation was to verify that the $23 million approved by City Council in 2016 was used as intended to fund 27 critical and urgent repair projects identified in the 2016 Marine Survey.
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Uptown Jazz Festival To Return This August
After last year’s virtual celebration, this year’s Uptown Jazz Festival will return in-person at Houghton Park Saturday, August 21.
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Long Beach Museum of Art and Claire’s at the Museum Reopens
The highly anticipated reopening of the Long Beach Museum of Art has finally arrived. Following a year-long closure due to
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Long Beach Transit water taxi connects to fun locations along the coast of Long Beach
More info: ridelbt.com
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Long Beach Native’s Journey to Disney on Ice
Long Beach native, Kimberly Dodson is undeniably born to shine on ice. “My mom would always watch figure skating when
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Queen Mary Christmas Provides Very Merry Holiday
The Queen Mary is hosting a Christmas celebration that will put even the most Grinch-like person you know in the
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Shoreline Village was taken over by the living dead at Zombie Walk
On Saturday, Oct. 26th, Shoreline Village was taken over by the living dead. The annual Zombie Walk is a free
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Halloween in Spain, Well-Lit, Pa’s Pumpkin Patch – Halloween in the LBC.
Still haven’t figured out your Halloween plans? Well, Long Beach Local News has you covered. Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor will
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Shining a Light on Our Shared History Rancho Los Cerritos 175th Anniversary Gala
Rancho Los Cerritos weaves history, social sciences, arts, and technology together to bring our shared history to life in new
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Things to do this Halloween in Long Beach
The spookiest month of the year has officially started. We’re sharing five treats Long Beach has up their sleeves for
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The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor 10th Anniversary Sinks into Long Beach
More: https://bit.ly/2nk2bUA
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Dark Harbor’s 10th Anniversary is Scary Times Ten
Not only is the Queen Mary one of the most haunted places on Earth, but Dark Harbor is also one
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New LB Cafe for Some Cool Cats
Get into the FELINE of PURRFECTION as cat lounges have been popping up all over the country and now Long
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Climb to New Heights at Long Beach Rising Rock Climbing Gym
More info here: https://www.longbeachrising.com
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Discover the History of Long Beach
School may have started but there’s still plenty of learning to experience outside of the classroom walls. Long Beach is
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Play, Pamper and Pose at the Queen Mary’s Doggie Paradise Saturday, September 14
The Queen Mary is pleased to debut an afternoon of doggie delight at the all-new Doggie Paradise on Saturday, September
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Endangered Blue Whales Spotted near Coast of Long Beach
Endangered blue whales and fin whales are the largest whales on the planet and are being spotted in the waters
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Hollywood South : Long Beach in Films and Television
Long Beach, California has more than one claim to fame. We’re the seventh largest city in California and one of
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Moonlight Movies on the Beach
Starting June 18 through August 20, 2019 Alfredo’s Beach Club will be presenting Moonlight Movies on the Beach. All movies
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Bike Tour of Long Beach
As a way to promote a healthy life style, Long Beach is participating in National Bike Month. On May 11,
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Aquarium of the Pacific Hosts Its Annual Earth Day Celebration, April 27-28, 2019
Learn what you can do to help our ocean planet while visiting the Aquarium of the Pacific for it’s annual Earth
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EMERGE: Art Fair welcomes emerging collectors and young art patrons to Long Beach Museum of Art
The Long Beach Museum of Art welcomes emerging art collectors and young art patrons to EMERGE, a unique art fair
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Festival of Flight Celebrates Long Beach Airport’s 95th Anniversary on November 17
This year, Long Beach Airport’s (LGB) annual Festival of Flight will mark the start of a year-long celebration of the
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Scary ride for passengers on a shuttle for The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor when driver did not stop in Long Beach
Scary ride for passengers on a shuttle for The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor in Long Beach. Some jumping out the
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Hot licks at Shoreline Village is turning things up a notch
Hot licks at Shoreline Village is turning things up a notch
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory rises high on selection of sumptuous treats in Shoreline Village
More: https://shorelinevillage.com/dine/snacks-treats/rocky-mountain-chocolate-factory
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Carts of Rainbow Harbor & Friday “Grub Club” help activate Long Beach’s beautiful waterfront
The new Carts of Rainbow Harbor kiosks and Friday “Grub Club” by Shoreline Village continue to activate the beautiful
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Big Bang On The Bay Tonight At Alamitos Bay
Fireworks will sail over Alamitos Bay tonight at 9:00 p.m. The family style block party event starts at 7:00 p.m.
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Long Beach Municipal Band ‘The Sizzling Sounds of Summer’ for 109th year
The Long Beach Municipal Band has entered its 109th season with free outdoor summer concerts in Long Beach parks, which
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Sunrise Yoga Aboard The Queen Mary
The Queen Mary is now offering donation based yoga Wedneday-Sunday at 7am. Classes are 1 hour and weather permiting will
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Pirate and Mermaid Festival Invades Shoreline Village This Weekend June 30th – July 1st
The Biggest Pirate Fest in the West is coming to Long Beach, California this weekend June 30th – July 1st,
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Hawaiian Airlines Inaugural Flight Takes Off from LGB Today
Hawaiian Airlines inaugural flight took off from LBG this morning, marking it’s first offering for direct flights daily from Long
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Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach 2018 Race Week is here
More info: https://gplb.com
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Grand Prix View: Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Opens Track for Public Use on Tuesday, April 3
Long Beach, CA The public is invited to participate in the sixth annual Grand Prix View, to walk, bike, roller
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Carnival Cruise Line Expands Terminal Announces New Mega Cruise Ship in Long Beach
Carnival Cruise Line today announced several significant initiatives designed to further bolster its leadership position on the West Coast:
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Aquarium of the Pacific Topping-Off Ceremony For Pacific Vision Expansion
LONG BEACH, CA—More than 100 VIPs gathered at the Aquarium of the Pacific topping-off ceremony for the nonprofit Pacific Visions
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Explore Shoreline Village, Long Beach’s own quaint getaway
Explore Shoreline Village, Long Beach’s own quaint getaway. More info: ShorelineVillage.com
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Orca (Killer Whales), Largest of the Dolphin Family
By Eric Gray (LBLN Contributor) You may have seen “Blackfish”, a documentary film directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, where we learn
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Long Beach Mayor Announces New Initiative for 2028 Olympics
In an email to supporters, Mayor Robert Garcia announces his ambitious goal to complete 8 large scale projects by the
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AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC HONORED AS FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE CLIMATE REGISTRY
Long Beach, CA On May 17, 2017, the Aquarium was honored by The Climate Registry (TCR) with a Special Recognition
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Annual Long Beach Pride Rally To Kick Off Pride Weekend
Eric Gray (LBLN Contributor) Long Beach, CA This Friday night starting at 7pm, Long Beach Pride Weekend kicks off with
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El Dorado Nature Center Dedication Ceremony is Scheduled for May 20
East Long Beach The El Dorado Nature Center dedication ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:30 am.
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City of Long Beach Unveils New Wayfinding Signage Design
Long Beach, CA The Long Beach City Council reviewed a presentation Tuesday night and voted unanimously to receive and file
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Queen Mary Island $250 Million Master Plan Development Announced
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 22, 2017 Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm Urban Commons today revealed the
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Councilwoman Suzie Price Invites Public To Grand Opening for Marina Vista Park.
Long Beach, CA Saturday March 18th at 10 AM Councilwoman Price will be hosting a grand opening for the new
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Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine ‘Be S.A.F.E.’ Program Wins California Parks and Recreation Society Award of Excellence
Long Beach, CA The Parks, Recreation and Marine’s Be S.A.F.E. program (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) was named an
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Oldest Sea Otter Known In The World Turns 20 At The Aquarium of the Pacific
Charlie has a luxurious coat, eats $25,000 a year in restaurant-quality seafood, has many adoring fans, and just turned 20
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Help Preserve World Famous VIP Records, Birth Place of Hip Hop In Long Beach
Sign the petition here www.worldfamousviplegacy.com Kelvin Anderson purchased the World-Famous VIP Records in 1979 from his brother, igniting a black
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Fast Facts on Long Beach, California
By Eric Gray, (LBLN Contributor) Long Beach, California Long Beach is a big city with a small town feel. An
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Orca Whales Spotted Off The Coast Of Long Beach
Harbor Breeze Cruises has been spotting big groups of orca’s off the coast of Long Beach, which is very unusual
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