01/19/2024
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The Grunion Gazette is a Long Beach community newspaper based on Second Street in Belmont Shore. The In 1988, they started the companion Downtown Gazette.
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As Long Beach's favorite community news source, we cover events, government, business, education and neighborhood issues. Gazette Newspapers was born in 1978 as a small weekly for the Belmont Shore neighborhood called the Grunion Gazette. Fran and John Blowitz bought the paper in 1981 and built it into the dominant information source for east Long Beach. In January 2004, the Blowitzes sold the Gaz
ettes to MediaNews, the national newspaper powerhouse that also owns the Los Angeles Daily News, the Denver Post and more than 200 other publications. Owner Dean Singleton told the staff that the papers would remain independent, and they have. In recent years, Gazette Newspapers has worked to develop a strong social media and web presence. Be our fan on Facebook, Twitter follower and regular visitor at www.Gazettes.com to support your favorite community newspapers.
01/10/2024
Our local businesses have been the heartbeat of our community, working hard to bring us the best services and experiences. 🌐💼 Now, it's time to give them the recognition they deserve!
01/10/2024
The power is in your hands! 🌟 Let's make our voices heard in the 2024 Press Telegram & Grunion Gazette Readers Choice Business Awards! 🏆
10/02/2023
This is a call for our readers to send us their letters to the editor!
Have something to say about what's going on in your city? Then send us a note!
We encourage readers — whether they live or work in Long Beach — to send in letters to the editor on any subject relevant to the city.
Have a concern about a new city policy? Let us know. Want to comment on Long Beach's economy? Shoot us an email. Want to critique — or praise — one of the stories you read in these pages? Give us your best.
Email your thoughts about Long Beach goings-on to [email protected], with "letter to the editor" in the subject line. Please provide your name and city of residence (even if you live in Long Beach).
Letters of about 200 words will be given preference. Letters will be edited for length, grammar and clarity.
Submission constitutes permission to publish in print and online.
We look forward to hearing from you! 👋
09/21/2023
Long Beach Gives is today! More than 5,000 people have already donated over $1 million to hundreds of local nonprofit groups in need of community support to continue their work on dozens of important causes like animal welfare, LGBTQ+ rights, family support, and more.
Donate online at longbeachgives.org, and learn about the hundreds of nonprofit groups participating in this citywide fundraising campaign from our special Kindness section. 👇
https://www.presstelegram.com/2023/09/21/long-beach-gives-day-is-here-this-is-what-the-communitywide-fundraiser-is-all-about/
Today is the official Long Beach Gives Day, and nonprofits will fan out across town, hosting various in-person events to drum up support.
09/14/2023
The fifth annual Long Beach Gives is officially underway — and the Grunion is doing its part to spread the word via its annual Kindness section.
We've highlighted several nonprofits participating in this year's Long Beach Gives. Read more about them, and how you can help them continue their work, here:
Learn about some of the nonprofits participating in Long Beach Gives by reading the Grunion’s special Kindness section.
08/03/2023
The Grunion Gazette's delivery will be delayed today, Thursday, Aug. 3., due to a major power outage at the printing plant. Southern California Edison is working on the issue.
We take our commitment to bringing you the best local news each week seriously and we are working hard to remedy the situation.
The good news is that our e-edition is up online and ready for you to read in the meantime. Check it out here:
Grunion Gazette - Thu, 08/03/23
05/25/2023
The latest edition of the Grunion Gazette — including a special Summer in the City section — is out! 🥰
Take a look at this week's paper for a rundown on how to make the most of your summer in Long Beach. ⛵️🏖🚴♂️☀️
Plus, we've got stories about the new Bixby Bike Path, the City Council's decision to free up city land for a Long Beach City College housing project, local college graduations, and more — with columns from Harry Saltzgaver, Rich Archbold, Willie Plaschke, and Jo Murray.
Check it out online:
Grunion Gazette - 05/18/2023
04/06/2023
Happy Thursday!!
This week's edition of the Grunion features a look a what's to come for the Queen Mary now that its officially open for public tours, reactions from Long Beach's city and business leaders about Virgin Orbit's shuttering, photos from Cambodia Town's New Year parade and culture festival — and much more!
And don't forget about our columns from Harry Saltzgaver, Rich Archbold, Jo Murray, and more.
Check out the online paper here: https://enewspaper.gazettes.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=e9b0bb88-6e63-4d46-bc2a-d3f311b042eb
Or, read our stories on the Grunion's website: https://www.presstelegram.com/the-grunion/
See ya next Thursday! 👋
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
New Grunion just dropped!! 🥰
Check out this week's edition online — we've got all the most important news out of Long Beach including updates about the and plenty of columns for you!
https://enewspaper.gazettes.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=e9b0bb88-6e63-4d46-bc2a-d3f311b042eb
Grunion Gazette - 03/30/2023
03/28/2023
Have something to say about what's going on in your city? Then send us a note!
The Grunion Gazette tries to publish letters to the editor each edition. Unfortunately, there has been a dearth of submissions recently.
We encourage readers — whether they live or work in Long Beach — to send in letters to the editor on any subject relevant to the city.
Have a concern about a new city policy? Let us know. Want to comment on Long Beach's economy? Shoot us an email. Want to critique — or praise — one of the stories you read in these pages? Give us your best.
Email your thoughts about Long Beach goings-on to [email protected], with "letters to the editor" in the subject line. Please provide your name and city of residence (even if you live in Long Beach).
Letters of about 200 words will be given preference. Letters will be edited for length, grammar and clarity. Submission constitutes permission to publish in print and online.
We look forward to hearing from you! 👋
02/22/2023
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02/08/2023
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05/06/2022
God made mothers to take care of the world, in bad times as well as in good, says our columnist.
Moms were made to take care of the world.
05/06/2022
With the $9 million already returned, the water fund is due another $21.8 million. The board is set to discuss how to return that money to ratepayers at its Thursday, May 12, meeting. That meeting will act as the department’s first budget workshop as well.
More money likely back to rate payers in next budget.
04/26/2022
Miller felt someone’s arms on his shoulders. He thought, at first, it was one of his grandsons surprising him with a hug.
Miller’s fellow lifeguards gave him the watch when he retired as chief in 1975.
04/20/2022
The 57th annual Congressional Cup runs until Saturday, an event Mayor Robert Garcia called "the kick off to the start of the 2028 Olympics, where all eyes will be on Long Beach." Long Beach is slated to host the sailing events for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
The Congressional Cup began on Tuesday, April 23, and runs until Saturday.
04/18/2022
Classified employees will receive a 1% ongoing salary increase retroactive to July 2019, a 2% ongoing increase retroactive to July 2020 and a one-time 2% bonus based on employee earnings during the 2020-21 fiscal year.
The contract, however, does not cover the current school year or those in the future.
The agreement still needs to be ratified.
04/17/2022
Finding a landlord willing to rent to a refugee family with no credit history, job or often a deposit is, to say the least, difficult ... until Kristie Pabst-Kinney came to the rescue.
https://www.presstelegram.com/2022/04/12/east-long-beach-residents-help-afghan-family-settle-in-region/
Escape from Afghanistan leads to home in Long Beach.
04/17/2022
Police said the teen arranged to meet with the suspect to buy a cell phone advertised on an online marketplace app.
Police said the victim had arranged to meet with the suspect through an online marketplace app to buy a cell phone. After they met, an altercation led to the shooting.
02/18/2022
It’s time for Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week!!!!
02/15/2022
Hey Long Beach, it’s that time of year again. It’s time for Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week! With dozens of local restaurants participating, Dine Out Long Beach, happening February 18-28, is the premiere dining event of the city featuring unique and exciting dining experiences!
But what is Dine Out Long Beach you ask? Well, Dine Out Long Beach is a chance to discover special menus, plates and cocktails from some of the city's best restaurants. Visit classic Dine Out Long Beach restaurants like Naples Rib Company, Michael's on Naples Ristorante and Crooked Duck Restaurant. Or try newcomers like Rosemallows, Saltwater Deck and Selva.
To help celebrate Dine Out Long Beach restaurant and cocktail week, we’re giving away two round-trip tickets to the island of Catalina aboard Catalina Express, along with a $100 Visa card to spend on the island. All you have to do is go to www.Gazettes.com/Dine to vote for your favorite Dine Out Long Beach restaurant and you’re entered for a chance to win! No purchase is necessary.
For more information and a complete list of restaurants go to www.DineOutLongBeach.com and don’t forget to join us for the 6th annual Dine Out Long Beach restaurant and cocktail week happening February 18-28!
01/11/2022
Just as the new year means resolutions, it also means the Long Beach Polar Plunge at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, on the beach at the Granada Launch Ramp.
Annual plunge for new year is here.
01/11/2022
On The Water: Proper flag etiquette includes destroying with respect.
Indoor rowing can help in winter.
01/11/2022
Long Beach public schools will continue holding classes in-person, despite rising COVID-19 cases in the city and Los Angeles County that have prompted some events to be canceled — and local colleges to pivot to virtual learning to begin the spring semester.
As the Long Beach Unified School District commits to keeping classes in-person, the city a new testing site opens for LBUSD employees and students only. The city is also ramping up its own testing …
01/11/2022
Friends and family bade an emotional final farewell Friday, June 7, to Doris Topsy-Elvord, legendary Long Beach community leader.
Topsy-Elvord, who died last year, was the first Black woman elected to the Long Beach City Council and the first Black person to serve on the Long Beach harbor commission.
01/11/2022
Val Lerch made a difference. That was one, of many, sentiments left by those who recalled his life and service to Long Beach at his funeral service Friday morning, Jan. 7.
Val Lerch, a former Long Beach City Councilman and veterans’ advocate, died in November. His life was remembered at a Catholic service in Lakewood on Friday, Jan. 7.
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Dine Out Long Beach 2022
Hey Long Beach, it’s that time of year again. It’s time for Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week! With dozens of local restaurants participating, Dine Out Long Beach, happening February 18-28, is the premiere dining event of the city featuring unique and exciting dining experiences! But what is Dine Out Long Beach you ask? Well, Dine Out Long Beach is a chance to discover special menus, plates and cocktails from some of the city's best restaurants. Visit classic Dine Out Long Beach restaurants like Naples Rib Company, Michael's on Naples Ristorante and Crooked Duck Restaurant. Or try newcomers like Rosemallows, Saltwater Deck and Selva. To help celebrate Dine Out Long Beach restaurant and cocktail week, we’re giving away two round-trip tickets to the island of Catalina aboard Catalina Express, along with a $100 Visa card to spend on the island. All you have to do is go to www.Gazettes.com/Dine to vote for your favorite Dine Out Long Beach restaurant and you’re entered for a chance to win! No purchase is necessary. For more information and a complete list of restaurants go to www.DineOutLongBeach.com and don’t forget to join us for the 6th annual Dine Out Long Beach restaurant and cocktail week happening February 18-28!
Long Beach's Iconic Muffler Man and Santa at Dooleys
The Grunion's Jo Murray takes on a JoVenture down memory lane. Back in the days when live Christmas trees were .49 cents at Long Beach's Dooley's Hardware, the jolly man from the Northpole, Santa himself sat at the entrance to greet shoppers. Today Santa and the lumberjack "FIX-IT" have relocated to Hayward, California with some other roadside attractions of days gone by.
The Newport Princess boat sinks off the coast of Long Beach
The Newport Princess, a 77-year-old, 61.5-foot-long Mississippi-style paddleboat that toured Newport Harbor, has sunk about a mile off of the coast of Long Beach. The vessel, which had been moored for most of 2021 next to the oil platform island White, had no one aboard and no injuries were reported as it sank. According to Petty Officer Aidan Coomey, U.S. Coast Guard officials marked area with buoys to keep other ships from running into the submerged vessel. They have been in contact with its owner, who is responsible for getting it out of the water. “Even though the vessel has the capacity to hold 750 gallons of fuel, reports state that there were less than 10 gallons aboard,” Coomey said. “So the environmental impact isn’t too severe.” Piles of lifejackets with the words “Newport Princess” printed on them, chairs and other debris that had been aboard the vessel littered the shoreline after the boat sank, Long Beach Marine Safety Chief Gonzalo Medina said. The Newport Princess remained partially submerged Wednesday while arrangements are being made with a salvage company to retrieve and demolish it. Officials expect that process to begin by the end of this week, and it could cost the boat’s owner between $30,000 and $50,000, Medina said. The Coast Guard and Long Beach’s Marine Safety Bureau were working to determine what caused the Newport Princess to go under. It was not immediately clear if it had anything to do with the storm that passed through Southern California on Tuesday, although officials said that was unlikely. Video produced by Jesse Lopez, Grunion Gazette with reporting by By Eric Licas, Orange County Register.
Meet the team behind the restaurant Michael's on Naples in Long Beach
Tis the season for sharing a special holiday meal with family and friends at Michael's on Naples. Join General Manager, Massimo Aronne, Chef Eric Samaniego and bar manager Christian Justice as they share what makes dining at Michael's on Naples Ristorante so special.
Michael's on Naples - Meet Bar Manager Christian Justice
Tis the season for sharing a special holiday meal with family and friends at Michael's on Naples. Join Christian Justice, Bar Manager at Michael's on Naples Ristorante as he shares what it takes to create the fabulous cocktails.
Michael's on Naples - Meet Chef Eric Samaniego
Tis the season for sharing a special holiday meal with family and friends at Michael's on Naples.. Join Chef @Eric Samaniego as he shares what it takes to create the fabulous dishes at Michael's on Naples Ristorante.
Michael's on Naples - Meet Massimo
Tis the season for sharing a special holiday meal with family and friends at Michael's on Naples Ristorante. Join General Manager, Massimo Aronne, as he shares what makes dining at Michaels so special.
The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is now open in Long Beach
Hey Long Beach, in case you missed it, the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is now open after being closed for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Opened in 1981, the garden has been a unique part of Long Beach for over 40 years, providing an oasis of tranquility in the midst of city life. Join us as we talk to Mary Sramek, Director of the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden and explore the grounds. For more great videos like this one, make sure to subscribe to Hey Long Beach on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqL7_ba0K2iiauu6lvO9nw
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach 2021
Hey Long Beach! We’re back at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. It’s been a year and half since the last time there was racing on the streets of Long Beach. Normally in April, this year's Grand Prix is happening in September which means the event will take place in warmer than usual weather and in a first, will mark the final IndyCar race of the 2021 series. Let’s take a look at what’s new, what’s the same and what’s delicious at this year's event!
Long Beach Gives 2021
Hey Long Beach, today is the day! Long Beach Gives is now underway! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Donate today to your favorite local non-profit at www.longbeachgives.org. #FindYourCause Browse over 200 nonprofits making a difference in 16 causes such as the environment, community & civic engagement, social justice, youth, arts & culture, LGBTQ, mental health, physical health & wellness, individuals with special needs, seniors, housing & homelessness, food security, animal rescue & care, families, economic development, and education. #GrowMoreGood With the support of our generous sponsors, we are excited to offer prizes to participating nonprofits. Plus, several nonprofits secured matching funds to double your donation. You can join the team by becoming a peer fundraiser and helping your favorite nonprofit reach their fundraising goal. #GiveLocal On September 23rd, the city of Long Beach will come together to make a difference in our community. Visit our website to learn more about each nonprofit and how crucial your support is to fulfilling its mission-critical services. #LongBeachGives #LongBeach #WhyIGive #GivingDays
Long Beach Gives 2021 has begun!
Hey Long Beach! Today's the day, it's time for Long Beach Gives 2021! There are 200 charities that could use your help Long Beach so please watch this video all about the Long Beach Gives event and then head over to their website (www.longbeachgives.org) to start donating.
Support The Historical Society of Long Beach for Long Beach Gives 2021
Hey Long Beach! The biggest giving day of the year in Long Beach is on September 23rd from 12:00 AM to midnight but did you know that early giving started on September 17th and goes until September 22nd?! Historical Society of Long Beach is one of the many non-profits you can support by helping them meet their fundraising goal by giving early and then giving again on September 23rd! There are 16 causes represented by the 200+ nonprofits participating in Long Beach Gives this year. #FindYourCause by visiting Long Beach Gives on their website at www.longbeachgives.org
The Long Beach Organic needs your help during Long Beach Gives 2021
Hey Long Beach! The biggest giving day of the year in Long Beach is on September 23rd from 12:00 AM to midnight but did you know that early giving started on September 17th and goes until September 22nd?! Long Beach Organic is one of the many non-profits you can support by helping them meet their fundraising goal by giving early and then giving again on September 23rd! There are 16 causes represented by the 200+ nonprofits participating in #LongBeachGives this year. #FindYourCause by visiting Long Beach Gives or visit their website at www.longbeachgives.org
The Long Beach Blues Society needs your help during Long Beach Gives 2021
Hey Long Beach! The biggest giving day of the year in Long Beach is on September 23rd from 12:00 AM to midnight but did you know that early giving started on September 17th and goes until September 22nd?! Long Beach Blues Society is one of the many non-profits you can support by helping them meet their fundraising goal by giving early and then giving again on September 23rd! There are 16 causes represented by the 200+ nonprofits participating in #LongBeachGives this year. #FindYourCause by visiting Long Beach Gives or visit their website at www.longbeachgives.org
Hey Long Beach! It's that time of year again, it's time for Long Beach Gives! There are 200 charities that could use your help Long Beach so please watch this video all about the Long Beach Gives event and then head over to their website (www.longbeachgives.org) to start donating.
Bixby Classic Burger in Long Beach
Hey Long Beach, it's me Julie! I'd like to introduce you to Raul Roman, owner of Bixby Knolls newest burger joint, Bixby Classic Burger. Join me as I talk to Roman about his new restaurant and I taste some of their classic burgers and hot dogs. Bixby Classic Burger is located at 4001 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807.
Meet Nichole East of the popular local Instagram account “Love You Long Beach”
Meet Nichole East, the face of one of the most popular local Instagram accounts in the city, Love You Long Beach. With the help of her trusty yellow fixie bike, Nichole explores the city’s diverse neighborhoods and people. Nichole, along with co-founder Surya Pinto run the popular social media channel that features local businesses, artist and bands across the city. We got a chance to sit with Nichole and talk to her about the work Love You Long Beach has done over the past year in Long Beach.
The Long Beach Organic needs your help during Long Beach Gives 2021
Hey Long Beach! The Grunion and Long Beach Gives would like share with you a video about a great organization here in city called Long Beach Organic. Long Beach Organic is just one of over 200 charities that could use your help raising money during this years Long Beach Gives event happening September 23rd, 2021. For more information about the Long Beach Gives event, head over to their website (www.longbeachgives.org) to start donating. #longbeachgives
La Sociedad Histórica de Long Beach trae de vuelta su recorrido anual por el cementerio
¡Hola, Long Beach! En caso de que se lo haya perdido, ¡la Historical Society of Long Beach está abierta al público una vez más! Después de estar cerrada durante más de un año, la galería principal y las instalaciones de investigación ahora están abiertas. Tuvimos la oportunidad de charlar con Bianca Moreno, Coordinador de programa de la sociedad histórica para conocer más sobre las exhibiciones en exhibición y la gira por el cementerio recientemente anunciada que tendrá lugar el 30 de octubre de 2021. Para obtener más información sobre la Sociedad Histórica de Long Beach, visite su sitio web en www.hslb.org.
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As Long Beach's favorite community news source, we cover events, government, business, education and neighborhood issues. Combined, our three weekly publications, the Grunion, Downtown and Uptown, have a weekly circulation of more than 60,000. Gazette Newspapers was born in 1978 as a small weekly for the Belmont Shore neighborhood called the Grunion Gazette. Fran and John Blowitz bought the paper in 1981 and built it into the dominant information source for east Long Beach. In 1988, they started the companion Downtown Gazette. In January 2004, the Blowitzes sold the Gazettes to MediaNews, the national newspaper powerhouse that also owns the Los Angeles Daily News, the Denver Post and more than 200 other publications. Owner Dean Singleton told the staff that the papers would remain independent, and they have. In recent years, Gazette Newspapers has worked to develop a strong social media and web presence. Be our fan on Facebook, Twitter follower and regular visitor at www.Gazettes.com to support your favorite community newspapers.
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