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The Chicken Shack Menu is Back at Lucille’s Bar-B-Que

The popular limited-time-only Chicken Shack menu returns to Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que today. This year’s Chicken Shack menu is the first one created by the new culinary director, Haim Asher, and…

LBLN August 4, 2022

Celebrity Events On the water

Vanna White officially names the new Carnival Panorama Cruise Ship

The new Carnival Panorama Cruise is making huge waves docked here at Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Yesterday, December 10th, it was officially christened and named by Wheel of Fortune's, Vanna…

LBLN December 11, 2019

Celebrity Events Local News

Historical moments at ComplexCon 2019

This past weekend ComplexCon made history with the creation and supply of more sustainable, environmentally friendly products, new vegan food stands and the launch of a LIVE podcast room including…

LBLN November 4, 2019

Health Long Beach Non-Profit

Long Beach Dentist Creates Non-Profit to Offer Free Cosmetic and Reconstruction Services To Those In Need

Dental Implant Treatment Solution and expert in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Sean Mohtashami, DDS is considered “the dentist’s dentist” for his work in training colleagues around the world in the latest…

LBLN November 4, 2019

Community Events Local News

Feline purrfect after cat yoga at new cat lounge in LB

On Saturday we went on a mission to practice our cat poses with some cool cats at Long Beach's new cat lounge, Feline Good Social Club. Yes, that's right yoga…

LBLN October 14, 2019

California Legislature City Politics Community

City of Long Beach Joins Cities and Counties Across Nation in Support of DACA : Argument to be Heard by Supreme Court

On October 4, 2019, the City of Long Beach joined with a total of 105 cities and counties an amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court of the United States…

LBLN October 10, 2019

Arts Attractions Culture

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 home to so many museums and here are our top…

LBLN September 16, 2019

City Politics Local Economy

12% water bill increase in effect from October 1, 2019

Yesterday on Tuesday 10th September the City of Long Beach passed the bill to hike water bills by 12%. The motion was passed by 7 to 1 and the new…

LBLN September 11, 2019

City Event Community Events

City of Long Beach Hosts Second Annual Ranchos Walk

The City of Long Beach invites the community to experience Long Beach by foot at its second annual Ranchos Walk, Saturday, September 28, 2019. Beginning at 8 a.m., participants will take…

LBLN September 11, 2019

Celebrity City Event Community

In Long Beach, Real Men Wear Pink : Special Reception to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Thelma Houston a Long Beach Grammy award-winning singer and also an actress, will serve as a Celebrity co-host with Vic Bullock for the 2019 ACS Real Men Wear Pink. Vic…

LBLN September 11, 2019

Attractions Community Downtown Long Beach

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 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Doggie Paradise offers…

LBLN September 7, 2019

Port

The 3 C’s Philosophy by The Port of Long Beach

Large companies tend to have their own formula for success. The definition of success is - “ the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” In our very own city of…

LBLN September 7, 2019

Police

Second District Welcomes LBPD East Division to Field Office

Councilwoman Jeannine Pearce announces Long Beach Police Department East Division bike patrol officers will take up home in the Second District Field Office. The officers began sharing the Second District…

LBLN August 29, 2019

Celebrity Sports

Fastest woman jet-car racer of Long Beach dies from fatal crash

Jessi Combs died after attempting to beat the women’s land speed record on Tuesday. Combs passed away in a jet-car while racing in a dry lake desert in Oregon as…

LBLN August 28, 2019

Breaking News Crime

Update: LBPD SWAT response to a gunman at Flamingo Inn Motel

On Thursday at 12:45pm, officers responded to reports of a person with a gun in the 5300 Block of Atlantic Avenue involving an unknown suspect, which was later to be…

LBLN August 26, 2019

Breaking News Health

West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Confirmed in Los Angeles County

This is the first positive West Nile virus mosquito pool within the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District service area. The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD)…

LBLN July 19, 2019

Crime Port

Long Beach Customs and Border Watch Commander pleads guilty for illegal gun business

On Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Wei Xu, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Watch Commander at the Long Beach port was found guilty for running an illegal gun sales operation,…

LBLN July 18, 2019

Celebrity

Straight Outta LB

Last week, we talked about popular movies and television shows that are filmed in Long Beach. Today, we’re going to go over celebrities that were born or raised in our…

LBLN July 18, 2019

Breaking News

UPDATE: Possible killer of woman at 300 Block of Magnolia Avenue

On July 16, 2019, at approximately 4:10 p.m., an adult male entered the Long Beach Police Department's Public Safety Building and was identified by his attorney as the suspect wanted…

LBLN July 17, 2019

Sports

Tatsu Johnson Golf Tournament this September

The Johnson family of former Wilson high golfer, Luke Tatsu Johnson, hosts their third annual golf tournament and dinner at the Recreation Park Golf Course on September 27, as a…

LBLN July 16, 2019

City Politics

Cannabis Tax Reform vote in Long Beach

The Long Beach Collective Association is calling on all locals to consider the current cannabis tax code. On Tuesday July 2nd, 2019 Long Beach City Council met and will return…

LBLN July 16, 2019

Missing Person

UPDATE: Missing Person Harmon found

On Monday, July 15, 2019 at approximately 11:00 p.m., critical missing person Tievon Lee Harmon was located in the City of Wilmington. Before missing Harmon was last seen by a…

LBLN July 16, 2019

Port

Cargo decline at the Port of Long Beach

As reported on our, previous article, China sanctions have the possibility of affecting the cargo imports and exports from/to the U.S. At the Port of Long Beach, it has been…

LBLN July 15, 2019

Attractions Filming

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 the world’s largest ports. Long Beach is home to an…

LBLN July 12, 2019

Homelessness

Deputy of Homelessness and Housing in Long Beach sheds light on the ongoing issue

Homelessness is an ongoing social issue nationally as well as on the local level. On June 4, 2019, City of Long Beach sent out a press release revealing a 2%…

LBLN July 10, 2019

Sports

Athletic Director Brian Walsh Leaves St. Anthony

La Salle College Preparatory in Pasadena gains a new athletic director (as well as many other roles) who resigned from St. Anthony High School in Long Beach. Brian Walsh was…

LBLN July 9, 2019

Entertainment Events

Once Upon A Time In The LBC Two-Day Event Sold Out

Goldenvoice does it again with another sold out music festival boarding the Queen Mary this July with the Once Upon A Time In The LBC. Originally, this event was to…

LBLN July 8, 2019

Breaking News

LBPD release footage to seek public’s help in identifying suspect of sexual assault

The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an adult male suspect believed to be responsible for a sexual assault. https://youtu.be/MLpUyoYmRbM On Sunday, July 7, 2019,…

LBLN July 8, 2019

Entertainment Events Youth

I Matter 2 – The first conscious Youth Fashion Show in Long Beach

California Families in Focus is inviting the Long Beach Community and surrounding cities to its first of its kind “I Matter 2” Anti Bullying and Suicide Awareness Youth Fashion Show.…

LBLN July 5, 2019

Missing Person

UPDATE on Critical Missing Person: Rogelio Manzo

Rogelio Manzo was found this afternoon in hospital. The Long Beach Police Department was seeking the public’s help in locating critical missing person Rogelio Manzo, who was last seen on…

LBLN July 5, 2019

Local News

Four Arrested In Long Beach PD South Division Check Point

On Saturday June 29th, Long Beach Police Department's South Division conducted a DUI Checkpoint on 7th Ave and Locust from 6 PM to 2 AM, where 4 people were arrested…

LBLN July 1, 2019

Sports

New Coaching Staff for the Dirtbags in 2020 Announced

New Long Beach State head coach, Eric Valenzuela, announced his 2020 season baseball staff on Friday June 21, 2019 during their press conference held on Blair Field. Valenzuela welcomes to…

LBLN June 22, 2019

City Event

Public Event to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Civic Center

On Monday, July 29, from 6-8 p.m. The City of Long Beach will celebrate the grand opening of the new Civic Center, which includes a new City Hall, Port Headquarters,…

LBLN June 21, 2019

Entertainment

Second Annual Smokin’ Grooves boarded the Queen Mary

The second annual Smokin’ Grooves Festival sailed its way to the Queen Mary this past Saturday and brought the old and new school hip-hop and R&B vibes aboard.With the marine…

LBLN June 18, 2019

Politics Women's Rights

Long Beach City stands up against anti-abortion States

Today, Tuesday 18th June 2019 at 4pm the #StopTheBans pro-choice rally was held in front of City Hall in Long Beach. The event was organized by activist, speaker and author,…

LBLN June 18, 2019

City Politics Local News Politics

Long Beach City Council to possibly ban travel with city funds and economic sanctions on AL and GA

Today Long Beach City Council may consider banning travel to Alabama and Georgia due to their most recent anti-abortion laws. Long Beach along with Los Angeles are the first two…

LBLN June 18, 2019

Breaking News

Police shooting on Santa Fe and Carson

On Tuesday, 18th June at 10:30am an officer gunned down a person on the crossing of Carson via Ora and Santa Fe. Public Information Officer Kimberly Alexander confirms Carson's Deputy…

LBLN June 18, 2019

Airport City Event

Mayor and 5th District Councilwoman unveil the first of many new signs planned in Long Beach

Today at 1pm Mayor, Robert Garcia and Councilwoman from the 5th District, Stacy Mungo were at the Long Beach Airport to unveil the new sign at the entrance. This is…

LBLN June 17, 2019

City Politics Environment Housing

Candidates’ latest announcements to run for 1st and 2nd District in Long Beach

Following the past weeks’ state Senate election, candidates running to represent the 1st District made their formal introductions and previewed announcements of their plans for the City of Long Beach.…

LBLN June 14, 2019

City Event

Pet Adoption Day Saturday June 15th 2019

If you’ve been on the lookout for a new furry friend this is the event for you, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) will be…

LBLN June 13, 2019

Community Health

Transformational gift to name Children’s Village in Honor of the late Cherese Mari Laulhere at the Memorialcare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Long Beach

MemorialCare Miller Children’s and Women's Hospital in Long Beach is only 5% of all hospitals that specialize in children, which makes them a necessity not only for children, but also…

LBLN June 12, 2019

Sports

Four LBSU track and field athletes move on to the NCAA Championships

Four track and field athletes from Long Beach State will be moving on to the NCAA championships in Austin, Texas June 5-8 held at the Mike A. Myers Stadium. Senior…

LBLN June 6, 2019

Community Education

New Library Program Provides Free Literacy Tutoring for Adults

On Saturday June 15, 2019 the Long Beach Public Library will be launching its free literacy tutoring program, LB Reads. LB Reads is a free, one-on-one literacy tutoring program designed…

LBLN June 6, 2019

Breaking News

Long Beach Police seeking for public’s help in identifying hit and run suspects

The Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail is seeking the public’s help in identifying the drivers of a gray Dodge Challenger and a red Ford Mustang who are believed…

LBLN June 4, 2019

Events

Agenda trade show cancelled this year in Long Beach

The Agenda fashion trade show that was to take place late June will be cancelled this year.This trade show takes place twice a year in Long Beach, once in January…

LBLN June 3, 2019

Port

China on U.S. Maritime Expansion Sanctions

A U.S. Congressional Bill will be voted on next month, which will pose sanctions over companies that help China’s expansion overseas. If passed, it will not stop Chinese Maritime Activity.…

LBLN June 2, 2019

City Event Events Expo

Largest Craft Beer Festival in California Comes to Long Beach

Long Beach is notoriously known for their craft beer, whether it’d be at a local bar or a taproom. Breweries such as Beachwood BBQ, Belmont Brewing, Long Beach Beer Lab,…

LBLN May 31, 2019

Port

The Port of Long Beach to grant $100,000 in scholarships for 77 local college and high school students

The Port of Long Beach on Tuesday announced $100,000 in scholarships for 77 local college and high school students as part of a dramatically expanded and acclaimed education outreach effort. The students…

LBLN May 29, 2019

Sports

2019 IBJJF World Championship at the Walter Pyramid

The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation will be holding the world championship at the Walter Pyramid at CSU Long Beach starting Wednesday, May 29 until Sunday, June 2. What is unique about…

LBLN May 24, 2019

Port

Happy National Maritime Day

In honor of this day it is important to highlight the major role that the American Domestic shipping industry plays on the Pacific Northwest economy. Long Beach is the hub…

LBLN May 22, 2019

City Event Entertainment

Stonewall Riots as 2019 Long Beach Pride’s theme

Long Beach just got way fabulous for the LGBTQ+ and supporting allies because pride week is here! The 36th annual Long Beach Pride festival will take place this Saturday and…

LBLN May 17, 2019

Port

Harbor Commission Appoints Director of Finance

On May 15th, 2019 it was announced that Wei Chi is to lead the finance division at the nation’s second business port, The Port of Long Beach. The Long Beach…

LBLN May 16, 2019

Entertainment

Logic headlines Kaskade’s Sun Soaked Festival

Festival season has begun in Long Beach, and another music fest is in the horizon: Kaskade’s 3rd Annual Sun Soaked Festival at Alamito’s Beach. The award-winning DJ, Kaskade, will be…

LBLN May 10, 2019

Local News

Women’s Health Expo 2019

The Women’s Health Expo will take place this Saturday, May 4th at The Long Beach Convention Center from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will be hosted by 102.3 KJLH…

LBLN May 2, 2019

Community Local News Long Beach

Snoop Dogg and Levi’s Help Teach Kids to Producing Music at YMCA

The Levi’s® Music Project provides resources to community-based music programs around the world, working in collaboration with the best musical artists around. This year Levi’s launched a project with Snoop…

LBLN September 8, 2018

Local News Update

Truck Shipping Container Crushes Bicyclist

A deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a container that apparently became dislodged near Santa Fe just north of Wardlow. The truck was heading north towards the city of Carson…

LBLN October 27, 2015

Local News Uncategorized

AAA Offers FREE “Tipsy Tow” to Long Beach Residents On Super Bowl Sunday

The Automobile Club of Southern California is offering its free Tipsy Tow service for the first time to Long Beach residents on Super Bowl Sunday, one of the biggest annual…

LBLN February 1, 2015

Local News

Zebra Shark Pups Born Via Artificial Insemination On Display At Aquarium of the Pacific

On January 27 the Aquarium’s shark team moved two female zebra shark pups born via artificial insemination to their new home in Shark Lagoon. The Aquarium of the Pacific is…

LBLN January 28, 2015

Local News

The new Long Beach Playhouse exhibit at the Historical Society of Long Beach features props and photos from its 85 years running

At 85 years old, the Long Beach Playhouse claims to be the oldest continuously operated community theater west of the Mississippi. The Historical Society of Long Beach provides some backing…

LBLN January 23, 2015

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