A new waterfront Long Beach Amphitheater is set to open this summer
With the Queen Mary and ocean water in the background, the 11,000-capacity venue will host its first performance on August 14, featuring TOTO, Christopher Cross and the Romantics. Mötley Crüe is scheduled for September 19.
Man shot in Wrigley refuses to cooperate with officers, police say
A man was shot in Wrigley early Wednesday morning, but refused to cooperate with investigators, police said. The man was apparently riding a bicycle in the 1900 block of Pacific Avenue around 1 a.m. when he was shot, according to the Long Beach Police Department. The man then rode to a local business, where...
Man shot to death in Long Beach
LONG BEACH – A man was shot and killed in Long Beach, police announced Tuesday. Officers responded shortly after 7:25 p.m. Monday in the 2300 block of East Artesia Boulevard, about a quarter-mile east of Cherry Avenue, to reports regarding shots fired, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Disneyland announces massive expansion of ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ — see what’s new
Starting April 29, 2026, "Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge" will break from its fixed sequel-era setting to feature characters and stories from the Original Trilogy and the New Republic. Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo will join the land's roster, appearing alongside existing characters like the...
WonderCon Anaheim 2026 Special Guests Revealed
Comic-Con International is busy preparing for their Anaheim convention and couldn’t wait to give us a look at the guests who have already confirmed they’ll be at the Anaheim Convention Center March 27 – 29, 2026. From the Toucan Blog, attendees to WonderCon Anaheim 2025 can look...
Historic Moment for Irvine’s Future
The Irvine City Council unanimously voted at its January 13 meeting to support the Economic Development Division Blueprint and approved the creation of the Irvine Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship—a game-changing initiative that will position the city as a premier destination for startups, investors, and...
Motorcade to bring home body of Oxnard Police Commander who died in Orange County
A motorcade will bring home the body of an Oxnard Police commander who died while attending a training event in Orange County last week. The procession will leave the Orange County Coroner's Office in Santa Ana with Commander Scott Aaron's body at around 11 Wednesday morning. Depending on traffic, the motorcade is...
Starbucks Employee Fired After Giving Deputy Cup Featuring Hand-Drawn Pig. Officials Say Act Was...
"All I wanted was caffeine, but instead I left feeling uneasy," the deputy wrote of the incident
Suspect wanted for armed robbery shooting that killed 34-year-old man in Long Beach
Police are searching for a suspect wanted for an armed robbery that left a man dead in Long Beach. On June 27, 2025, Long Beach police responded to a shooting on the 5400 block of Paramount Boulevard just before 8 p.m. Officers found the victim, Dajion Hunter, 34, with a gunshot wound to his upper […]
Evening Briefing: Mask ban on federal officers; Santa Ana protestor; PCH reopening
Good evening! We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. It will remain breezy with warmer than average temperatures. Expect sunny afternoons to continue. We will continue to see similar weather conditions through the weekend before high pressure...

















