Press Telegram • July 4 2026

Photos: 22nd annual July 4 Great American Kids’ Bike Parade returns to Long Beach

The Great American Kids’ Bike Parade returned to Belmont Shore for the 22nd year to help kids, families and residents celebrate the Fourth of July.
Hundreds of children from across Long Beach participated in the event, donning their best red, white and blue outfits, with their bikes outfitted with similarly patriotic flare.
The Saturday, July 4, event, organized by Justin Rudd’s Community Action Team, encouraged kids and adults alike to join in on the fun — for a chance to win a cash prize. Para...

Press Telegram • July 1 2026

Pike Outlets sold to Newport Beach real estate firm for $50M

The Pike Outlets, the 394,616 square-foot shopping center on Long Beach’s waterfront, has been acquired by a Newport Beach real estate firm for $50 million.
The Pike was built in 2003 and is home to various retail, dining and entertainment establishments, including Cinemark Theatres, Gladstones, Restoration Hardware, Starbucks and Nike Factory Store, among others. It’s also located near the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Redwood West, the Newport Be...

Press Telegram • June 26 2026

Crews aim to turn fire-ravaged Boyle Heights warehouse over to operator by Friday

Mammoth cleanup efforts were underway on Thursday, June 25, after crews knocked down a stubborn, week-old fire in a cold-storage food warehouse in Boyle Heights, where tons of food remains spoiling more than a week after the massive blaze broke out.

Press Telegram • June 26 2026

Election 2026: Mary Zendejas avoids runoff in Long Beach Council District 1 race

District 1 Councilmember Mary Zendejas has narrowly avoided a November runoff in her reelection bid against challenger Anthony Bryson after the Los Angeles County registrar’s office released the final ballot tally on Friday afternoon, June 26.

Press Telegram • June 24 2026

Firefighters move closer to extinguishing Boyle Heights warehouse fire

Fire crews were hoping to contain the long-burning Lineage cold-storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights by midnight on Wednesday, June 24, after eliminating flames on the roof overnight, allowing firefighters to focus on smoldering hot spots inside the damaged structure, officials said.

Press Telegram • June 23 2026

Photos: Long Beach celebrates at Juneteenth block party hosted by World Famous VIP Records

Hundreds of people gathered at Promenade Square Park to celebrate Juneteenth at a block party hosted by Long Beach’s World Famous VIP Records on Saturday, June 20.

Press Telegram • June 20 2026

Thousands converge in downtown Long Beach for USA’s second World Cup appearance

Nearly 3,000 soccer fans — donning their American flags, and other star-spangled regalia — took over a portion of downtown Long Beach on Friday, June 18, to celebrate the United States men’s national team’s second match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Australia.

Press Telegram • June 19 2026

SoFi Stadium has new look — and name — for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Now that the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially arrived in Southern California, soccer fans from across the world have seen what Los Angeles — er, Inglewood — has to offer, in terms of its world-class sports venues.

Press Telegram • June 18 2026

2026 Election: Zendejas could narrowly clinch win in Long Beach’s 1st City Council District race

Mary Zendejas, Long Beach’s incumbent First District council member, could narrowly avoid a November runoff against challenger Anthony Bryson after the latest round of election results released by the Los Angeles County registrar’s office about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18.

Press Telegram • June 17 2026

Long Beach’s Cambodian community health assessment highlights various needs

Expanding culturally responsive services, strengthening mental health support, addressing food and economic insecurity, and advancing community safety efforts are some of the public health needs that Long Beach’s Cambodian Community Health Needs Assessment has identified.

Press Telegram • June 16 2026

World Famous VIP Records hosting Juneteenth block party this weekend

World Famous VIP Records, an iconic fixture of Long Beach and music history, will host a free community block party this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth.

Press Telegram • June 15 2026

The battle over toxic chemical at Torrance, Wilmington refineries has officially moved to the courtroom

Dressed in blood-red shirts, a group of about 40 people from the South Bay boarded a bus in Torrance early Wednesday morning and headed toward downtown Los Angeles.

Press Telegram • June 11 2026

With strong El Niño on the horizon, Long Beach aquarium preps for marine impacts

With a strong El Niño on the horizon, which is expected to worsen existing marine heat waves off the California coast into the summer months, Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific is preparing to deal with potential impacts to wildlife.

Press Telegram • June 11 2026

2026 Elections: Long Beach 1st District City Council appears headed toward runoff

The race for Long Beach’s First City Council District seat continues to tighten.

Press Telegram • June 10 2026

Southern California World Cup fans: You don’t need a pricey ticket to bask in all the hoopla

All fired up for World Cup? But you have no intention of draining your checking account?

Press Telegram • June 7 2026

F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach opens its doors, Snoop Dogg performs 1st concert

Long Beach officially has a new oceanfront venue.
The F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach, located near the historic Queen Mary, officially opened its doors on Saturday, June 6 — with local legends, including rapper Snoop Dogg, helping christen the venue with its first concert.

Press Telegram • June 7 2026

Sea to Shining Sea LBC to celebrate America’s 250th with three fireworks shows at once — and more

Long Beach is gearing up to host a massive Fourth of July celebration, which this year will mark America’s semiquincentennial — or 250th birthday.

Press Telegram • June 4 2026

Long Beach city prosecutor’s office secures first wage theft consent decree in city history

Six workers will be repaid more than $45,000 in stolen wages by a North Long Beach company after the city prosecutor’s office secured a historic wage theft consent decree against the employer.

Press Telegram • June 3 2026

2026 Election Results: Rex Richardson essentially claims win, maintains lead in Long Beach mayor race

Incumbent Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson appeared to maintain a strong lead in his bid for reelection, after the Los Angeles County registrar’s office released its first post-Election Day update on Wednesday afternoon, June 3.

Press Telegram • May 29 2026

2026 Elections: Here are the candidates running for LAUSD board seats

Voters will soon decide who should represent them on the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, with three seats on the body up for grabs in Tuesday’s primary election.

Press Telegram • May 27 2026

Elections 2026: Meet the candidates running for Long Beach City Council

Long Beach may soon have several new representatives on the City Council, with the primary election slated for Tuesday, June 2.

Press Telegram • May 27 2026

2026 Elections: Here’s who is running to be Long Beach’s next mayor

The statewide primary election is next week — and six candidates have entered the race to become Long Beach’s next mayor.

Press Telegram • May 20 2026

Get a sneak peak inside Aquarium of the Pacific’s new sea jelly exhibit, opening this weekend

If you’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with sea jellies, the Aquarium of the Pacific is the place for you.

Press Telegram • May 19 2026

Despite festival’s last-minute cancellation, Long Beach Pride Parade goes off without a hitch

The Long Beach Pride Parade and a last-minute community event at Bixby Park went off without a hitch on Sunday, May 17, despite the unexpected cancellation of the associated two-day festival.
The festival, which is organized and funded by the nonprofit Long Beach Pride, was canceled on Friday evening, May 15, shortly before the weekend’s events were set to kick off with Teen Pride that night. The festival was scheduled to take place both Saturday and Sunday.
Though Long Beach Pride did not provi...