Erected in 1950, Long Beach Veterans Memorial Stadium was intended as a memorial to World War II veterans, particularly those who didn't come home. During this same period the VA Hospital opened and Long Beach State College acquired and began developing its present campus next door.
Archer Aviation plans to construct a network of vertical takeoff and landing facilities in Southern California to support its electric air taxi service for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
In 1886 and 1887, a fierce rate war between the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads slashed passenger fares, triggering a wild land boom that drew a wave of opportunistic Midwestern speculators to the fledgling town of Long Beach.
The state of toy sales offers an excellent overview of what the economy and its supply chain can expect for this holiday season and beyond. The story has taken a turn with President Donald Trump recently raising tariffs once again – and as oil prices stay high during the conflict with Iran.
In 2024, California State University, Long Beach announced the construction of La Playa Hall; a new student housing complex located within the Hillside Village residential community.
After 70 years as the epicenter of Long Beach football, the iconic Veterans Memorial Stadium will be demolished later this month to make way for a modern replacement, slated for completion in 2029.
