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Mike Vague, owner of the newly opened Mike Vague Records, showcases some of his many albums on sale at his store. Vague, who has worked in the music business for more than 40 years, took over the iconic shop formerly known as Bagatelle Records, at 260 Atlantic Avenue at Third Street.
04/09/2026 - 11:00am
This just in, Long Beach is still very much into phonograph records. You know, LPs, 45, even 78s. Just ask Mike Vague who took over the Atlantic Avenue shop known as Bagatelle, known world-wide for its constantly evolving stock. Talk about evolving, it’s Vague’s plan to offer at least 250,000 records in his personal back stock. In other words, everything goes. Eventually. As an example, he had...
AERIAL VIEW of the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in its 50th year.
04/02/2026 - 1:40pm
The roar of engines and the energy of mass crowds will return to the Southern California coast as the 51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach takes over the city streets from April 17 to April 19. As America’s longest-running major street circuit race, the event transforms downtown Long Beach into a 200-mph motorsport extravaganza, featuring world-class competition and a variety of entertainment for...
THE INTERIOR of the CoffeeDrunk cafe in Bixby Knolls serves high-quality, well-crafted beverages to its customers. It’s standing as one of the three locations in the city of Long Beach.
04/02/2026 - 1:37pm
For the community of Long Beach, CoffeeDrunk is a place for them to unwind, try new coffee recipes and socialize. Having three distinct locations in the city, CoffeeDrunk plays a pivotal role in sharing its unique ambiance and coffee culture with the community. Founded in Long Beach by Matthew and Breezy Church, CoffeeDrunk has extended to multiple locations. It has gained traction due to its...
Yanira Majano (pictured) alongside her mother Martha Martinez run Love Pupusas from their home in Rancho Penasquitos utilizing the MEHKO food program in the San Diego area.
03/28/2026 - 4:26pm
Long Beach City Council members reviewed a recommended ordinance of a residential food program called Micro Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) March 10. The Long Beach MEHKO food program would essentially create a citywide program that permits home-based food facilities to prepare and sell meals directly to consumers. Enacting the potential MEHKO program in Long Beach would make the city...
Yamaha Motor Co. Leaving Cypress
In April 2025, Yamaha Corp. unveiled its new corporate campus in Buena Park. It’s where Yamaha manufactures its well-known musical instruments, professional audio gear, and home audio equipment. Photo source: Yamaha Corp.
03/27/2026 - 10:47am
After having been in Cypress, Calif., for nearly a half century, Yamaha Motor Co. announced in March that it’s moving its U.S. headquarters over to Kennesaw, Ga., starting later this year. Yamaha had been in Cypress’ business park since 1979. The move impacts about 250 employees, mainly in corporate and financial services. The Japan-based manufacturer of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), boat engines...
03/24/2026 - 1:38pm
Cruise activity at the Port of Long Beach will noticeably drop this fall after Carnival Cruise Line announced the cancellation of 11 sailings aboard the Carnival Firenze, raising concerns about the city’s tourism economy and long-term stability as a cruise hub. The affected voyages, scheduled between Oct. 12 and Nov. 16, 2026, were part of the ship’s regular Baja Mexico itinerary, a staple...
The future of KNX as an all-news outlet has yet to be determined.
03/24/2026 - 9:40am
Years pass by. From World War II, the Korea War, Joe McCarthy’s witch hunt, the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the JKF Assassination, the Watts Riots, Vietnam demonstrations, Watergate, the Berlin Wall, the Iran hostage crisis, 9-11, the pandemic and much more, all have been covered by America’s oldest and possibly best-known radio news service, CBS Radio News. Now, with one hastily...

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