Long Beach City Council

Simmzy's to Open Second Location in Long Beach

Manhattan Beach's beachside restaurant and craft beer pub Simmzy's will be opening a second location in Long Beach's Belmont Shore shopping and entertainment district this Spring -- and artist's renderings of the final look were posted on Facebook recently. Construction has been underway on Simmzy ... More >>

Angela Davis Says Black People Have a Responsibility to Support the DREAM Act

Angela Davis, former Black Panther, is the go-to commentator on any protest or political uprising these days. (And, apparently, the go-to stencil for "street artists" designing nostalgic protest fliers.) So why hasn't anyone asked her how she feels about the DREAM Act -- the national push to grant ... More >>

Some Marijuana Dispensaries Get Reprieve in Long Beach: Will Los Angeles Give Pot Shops a Second Chance?

Andrew Hecht​Long Beach is giving marijuana dispensaries a second chance. At least some of them. And as the city at the center of a court case that could help decide the fate of pot shops in the cannabis collective capital of America, Los Angeles, that city's decision could offer hope for dis ... More >>

'Stop AB 131': Long Beach Council Candidate Robert Wideman Runs on Anti-DREAM Act Platform

Robert Wideman via FacebookRepublican on a last-minute mission.​Even in the weird, weird world of final-hour indie City Council candidates, Robert Wideman is a real gem. Not to be confused with that SEO-friendly Robert Wideman currently serving a life sentence in Pennsylvania, of "FREE AN INN ... More >>

Plastic Bags to be Tossed Out of Long Beach Grocery Stores

​Following the footsteps of the County of L.A, the city of Long Beach tonight will likely ban plastic bags at grocery stores -- meaning it will be bring-your-own reusable bag or pay for paper ones. The Long Beach City Council already approved the rule 6-2 but will have to affirm it at tonight ... More >>

Prop. 8 Ruling: Thousands Rally In West Hollywood, Long Beach

Steve La​ Hours after a federal judge struck down the Prop. 8 ban on gay marriage, using strong language to affirm the civil rights of gays and lesbians, demonstrators began celebrating Wednesday evening. The joy and satisfaction were tempered with the knowledge, however, that an appeal is com ... More >>

Long Beach Moves Forward With Marijuana Tax Proposal

​The Long Beach City Council this week moved forward with a proposal to add a local tax to medical marijuana sales. The body voted 8-1 to hold a public hearing on whether the matter should be put before LBC voters in November. The proposal would place a 5 percent tax on sales. The city Berkel ... More >>

When Will John Shallman Sue Laura Richardson?

Laura Richardson, credit risk​Political consultant John Shallman sued L.A. Councilman Bernard Parks last week, alleging that he is owed nearly $150,000 from Parks' unsuccessful 2008 race for the Board of Supervisors.So when will Shallman sue Rep. Laura Richardson? Richardson, best known for her se ... More >>

Morning Sixpack: A News Roundup

First '09 Downtown Murders Two men were shot and killed at Skid Row's Lamp Lodge hotel early Easter morning. They were the first Downtown murders since June, 2008. L.A. TimesNative Habit Threat Conservationists are worried about an oil-company's proposal to build 3,900 new homes in the middle of the ... More >>

Morning Sixpack: A News Roundup

Murder Takes a Holiday L.A. County homicides are down 15 percent from last year, according to the Coroner's office. The Sheriff's Department cites greater funding for increased patrols as one reason for the decline. San Gabriel Valley TribuneSparta Beats Troy USC lost its bid to upset the Michigan S ... More >>

Stench of Politics

Industry money to the “Mod Caucus” fouls the fight for clean air

Air Angels

Trouble in Paradise

A regional environmental official’s departure raises questions

Endorsements

The Weekly’s recommendations in the November general election

Endorsements (Continued)

The Weekly’s recommendations in the November general election

The Machine Lives

Alatorre Is Gone, But His Legacy Isn't

Our selections in Tuesday's General Election (cont.)