Long Beach CA

California BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a full-on flavor adventure, and in 2026, these joints are the ones everyone will be talking about. Imagine ribs so tender they practically wave a white flag, brisket that melts faster than a snowcone in July, and sides that make vegetables jealous.

(This content was created with the help of AI.) Casey Wasserman is keeping his Olympics gig—at least for now. The chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games held onto the backing of LA28's Executive Committee on Wednesday, despite escalating criticism over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and...

A husband and wife killed in a violent crash in Santa Clarita involving a 17-year-old suspected drunken driver were identified Thursday by the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office. Genry Ortiz Torres, 54, and Sylvia Lux, 49, both of Canyon Country, died from blunt force injuries suffered in the...

Southern California can expect another round of rain next week. A powerful, multi‑day storm pattern moves in late Sunday with heavy rainfall, mountain snow and a threat of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. “It’s going to bring inches of rain, and if thunderstorms develop, which is quite...

DOWNEY — More than 3,000 pharmacy and lab employees Thursday will end their three-day targeted unfair labor practice strike against Kaiser Permanente facilities across Southern California and Bakersfield. "Our strength and solidarity this week proved we are prepared to escalate again if Kaiser refuses to respect...

Orange has become one of Orange County’s most charming food hubs, especially around the historic plaza (“The Circle”). Vintage buildings now house modern bistros, craft‑cocktail spots, and creative comfort‑food kitchens. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy restaurants capture the vibe. 1. Haven Craft...

Hunting for secondhand treasures takes on a whole new meaning at one massive California thrift store where the racks seem to stretch forever and every aisle feels like unearthing buried gold. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles Thrift Store isn’t just big – it’s warehouse-level enormous, the...

A 44-year-old Long Beach man suspected of stealing bronze plaques in Huntington Beach, Orange and Tustin was behind bars today. Sean Green was charged Monday with 10 counts of grand theft and 10 counts of vandalism, all felonies. Orange Police said the plaques Green stole included ones from Old Towne...

Rao’s Hollywood, an old-school Italian restaurant on a quiet side street just off of Santa Monica Boulevard, announced it is closing at the end of February. The restaurant was an offshoot of the original location in East Harlem, a staple since 1896. While a table at the New York eatery was famously hard to come by,...

INGLEWOOD – Inglewood City Attorney Rick Olivarez omitted crucial environmental documents during a scheduled public hearing on eminent domain proceedings on Feb. 10. The Inglewood City Council voted 4-0 to use eminent domain to seize the Inglewood Shopping Plaza located across the street from the Metro K Line. The...