Long Beach Business Journal

12/01/2026

Plus, LA County will talk about banning ICE from using its property as staging or operating areas.

09/01/2026

Hegseth was scheduled to address Rocket Lab employees as part of his campaign to build enthusiasm for the nation’s manufacturing and defense sectors.

07/01/2026

A husband-and-wife duo originally launched their popular restaurant in LA but decided Long Beach was the perfect place to relocate as they grew.

07/01/2026

The rate of chronic absenteeism remains double what it was before the pandemic, pinching the school district’s already tight budget.

06/01/2026

As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release his spending plan this Friday, a projected $18 billion deficit awaits. Will he raise taxes or cut spending? Either could spell trouble for Newsom’s legacy.

05/01/2026

Also on the agenda: new plans for the World Famous VIP Records sign.

01/01/2026

A new law backed by California unions gives a state board the right to regulate working conditions and labor rights as the federal labor board’s fate is in limbo.

30/12/2025

California is closing a major loophole in its plastic bag ban. Starting on Jan. 1, stores will be required to swap out those thick, reusable plastic bags with recycled paper bags.

29/12/2025

California is ending the year in much the same way it started: uncertain about what impact President Donald Trump’s policies and actions will have on its economy.

A variety of decisions and statements from President Donald Trump created a great deal of economic uncertainty, especially in California.

22/12/2025

It's a slow week for city government, but here's what's on the agenda for city and business leaders.

22/12/2025

For generations it’s been a near article of faith that homeownership beats out being a renter. In California in 2025, having a landlord has its perks.

19/12/2025

For decades, the rental car counters have been housed in nearby trailers. Now they’re actually inside the building.