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05/10/2026 - 12:03pm
Ted Turner, the outspoken media mogul who revolutionized television journalism by creating CNN and became a familiar figure in Long Beach sailing and philanthropy circles, died May 6 at the age of 87.
Widely known by the nicknames “Mouth of the South” and “Captain Outrageous,” Turner leaves behind a global media legacy intertwined with decades of involvement in Long Beach through sailing, theater...
05/08/2026 - 4:51am
If you missed the CNN debate on May 5 or the May 6 California governor debate on KNBC, the moderator of which opened with a request to not have a “food fight” like the previous night’s CNN debate, here it is, sort of.
The Swalwell-less field of four Democrats, two Republicans and the requisite billionaire tackled topics ranging from homelessness to high-speed rail, which isn’t available for...
05/06/2026 - 6:10pm
Updated May 6, 2026
Detectives have arrested the suspect responsible for the Nov. 2, 2025 traffic collision, which resulted in the death of 19-year-old Grace Edwards.
Through their investigation, Collision Investigation detectives identified the driver as 40-year-old Desean Edwards. On May 5, 2026, detectives arrested Edwards in the city of Long Beach. He was booked for vehicular...
05/06/2026 - 8:20am
Without a doubt, one of our most intractable problems is supplying housing to all who need it. Some among us have found a solution, but the solution is not local. Instead, it works in certain parts of Baja California.
On hardscape hillside between Tijuana and Tecate, small wood-framed houses dot the dusty lots, simple, boxy, brightly painted. They represent the work of a small band of workers,...
05/04/2026 - 11:05am
The Aquarium of the Pacific announced the winners of its sixth annual High Tide Student Film Festival. Presented by Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg, the festival encourages Southern California high school and college students to explore science and conservation through creative visual storytelling.
Individuals or small teams of two to four participants submitted videos up to three minutes long...
05/04/2026 - 5:58am
Australia’s Cole Tapper and his Kairos Racing Team from Sydney delivered a sensational performance to win the 61st Congressional Cup today at the Long Beach Yacht Club, earning Tapper the legendary Crimson Blazer and etching his name into sailing history.
Sailing with crewmates Max Brennan, Jack Frewin, Nathan Guliksen, George Richardson, and Hamish Vass, Tapper became the first Australian...
05/03/2026 - 6:54am
You may have read the Los Angeles Times article (4/28/2026) by Grace Toohey (Not a mini-volcano; just spontaneous combustion) which spoke of the Hope Ranch “volcano” which had recently “come alive.” In researching my soon to be published book "Gold Rush Entrepreneurs: Flint, Bixby & Company" I came across several references to the "volcano" stagecoach drivers and passengers often observed...
04/30/2026 - 3:53pm
For those concerned about the state’s electric power grid becoming overwhelmed by demand from data centers, electric vehicle charging, electronic devices and industry, keep in mind that your worries are quite realistic; especially given the age-old power grid infrastructure still in place that’s undergoing slow and gradual upgrades.
That’s where companies like Critical Loop have shown up to meet...
04/30/2026 - 3:49pm
On April 7, Long Beach City Manager Tom Modica recommended to the City Council a Pier-to-Pier Coastal Ferry Program, or PPCFP. It would establish a “blue highway” route with stops in Malibu, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Redondo Beach, San Pedro and Long Beach, at Rainbow Harbor and Belmont Pier.
The blue highway would involve the Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works departments, in...
04/30/2026 - 3:47pm
Bernardo Escobedo recently claimed a $1 million prize from the California Lottery after purchasing a winning Scratchers ticket at a local Long Beach convenience store.
Escobedo secured the top prize on a $10 Money Mania Scratchers ticket, which he bought at LB City Market, located at the intersection of Orange Avenue and 10th Street. Escobedo told lottery officials he frequently purchases a...
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