A utility box outside the Long Beach Pride headquarters was tagged with slurs, threats, political slogans and Nazi symbolism Saturday, sparking outrage — and a need for increased security. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/anti-lgbtq-s...

Federal agents swarmed Naples Island Car Wash and Detail Monday morning, questioning each worker but detaining no one, according to witnesses. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/its-bullshit...

A Long Beach pastor is being investigated for possession of child pornography, the Long Beach Police Department has confirmed. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-p...

The number of Long Beach car wash workers detained by federal agents continues to grow after agents raided Bixby Knolls Car Wash Saturday morning, taking seven people, according to the general manager. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/7-more-long-...

In a column, @brandonrichardson.bsky.social notes that as inflammatory rhetoric threatens more violence after Charlie Kirk’s killing, no Long Beach politician has called for increased gun control, even though our society needs it. Read more on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/column-charl...

The assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University sent shockwaves to all corners of the politisphere, including Long Beach. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/stunned-and-...

Dozens of shipping containers fell off a cargo ship at the Port of Long Beach Tuesday morning. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/dozens-of-sh...

Long Beach native Warren G will be part of the ownership group of the to-be-named Long Beach Baseball Club, a new minor league team that hopes to take the field next year. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/exclusive-lo...

Two more Long Beach car wash workers are in federal custody after a Labor Day raid at Excellent Carwash & Auto Detail on the Signal Hill border, according to workers. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/2-more-long-...

Car horns, bullhorns, sirens, pots, pans, noisemakers of all kinds cut through the muggy night air when dozens of protesters gathered outside the Residence Inn in Downtown Long Beach Wednesday night. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/no-sleep-for...

Days after at least 9 people were detained in 2 separate raids across Long Beach, city officials said that they are seeking legal recourse against what they describe as illegal actions by federal agents. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/city-county-...

Workers at 2 Long Beach car washes showed up for their shift Sunday morning, but the lives of at least 9 people were upended when federal agents raided the businesses and detained them. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/ice-raids-2-...

A 5-year-old dog is still recovering two weeks after being stabbed when her owner and his friends were approached by a man with a knife in the North Alamitos Beach neighborhood. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/mazzlyn-the-...

A trail of blood lined the sidewalk of Orange Avenue near Fourth Street early Saturday morning after a man stabbed a dog protecting its owner and others. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social and @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/a-dog-is-in-...

Registered nurses at the Long Beach Memorial campus unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in hospital leadership earlier this month, the California Nurses Association announced. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/rns-pass-vot...

The Venice-based band Who Cares was arrested for playing an illegal show on Pine Avenue near the Pike Outlets after the popular Warped Tour Long Beach music festival ended. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/punks-not-de...

Long Beach police arrested a Cabrillo High School baseball coach on suspicion of sexually assaulting a student off campus, the department announced Friday. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social and @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/cabrillo-bas...

The city of Long Beach has not conducted an independent economic impact study of the 2028 Olympics but maintains all costs should be offset and that worldwide exposure will be a boon for the city. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/what-will-th...

A rally Friday at the Ralphs in Marina Pacifica comes ahead of a potential strike that could affect Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons stores across the Southland, including 13 in the Long Beach area. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/dozens-of-gr...

Long Beach Memorial executives on Monday announced another round of layoffs, continuing a turbulent year that has seen more than 250 workers terminated in less than three months. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/another-roun...

Thousands of people gathered peacefully around Bixby Park Annex near Downtown Long Beach for the “No Kings” protest Saturday morning. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social and @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/thousands-ga...

Blair Kent, CEO of MemorialCare’s Long Beach campus, announced his retirement after months on administrative leave, the health care company confirmed. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-m...

While the largest aquarium in SoCal is relatively affordable, it can still add up, especially for families. But discounts are available. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/gonna-visit-...

Atlantic Avenue in front of MemorialCare’s Long Beach medical campus was lined Thursday with nurses waving colorful signs proclaiming they are on strike — an action not taken at the hospital since 2010. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-m...

Thousands of people clad in rainbow clothing and baubles lined Ocean Boulevard Sunday to celebrate the city's 42nd annual Pride parade. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-s...

After months of negotiations, unionized nurses at Long Beach Memorial and Miller Children’s and Women’s hospitals announced a one-day strike, but hospital leadership fired back with a four-day lockout. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-m...

The Long Beach Watchdog has been named a finalist in the prestigious LA Press Club Awards in three different categories. Read more on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/congratulati...

With hundreds of thousands of Palestinians facing starvation as food rations are exhausted, 7 CSULB students are on a hunger strike, demanding the Cal State system divest from defense contractors. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/csulb-studen...

Over 100 workers were notified Friday that they are being laid off from their jobs at the Long Beach Memorial medical campus, marking the second round of mass layoffs in the last year and a half. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/a-tragedy-17...

Demolition of Londontown, the defunct tourist attraction adjacent to the Queen Mary, is underway. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/demolition-o...

On Thursday, Slate Auto, a startup vehicle manufacturer backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos, unveiled its new electric Slate Truck at Long Beach Airport. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/no-stereo-no...

The day after a video showing a dog being violently abused went viral, Long Beach police announced the suspect captured via surveillance camera has been arrested and that the dog is “in good hands.” Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/viral-animal...

Long Beach Police said they are investigating a report of animal cruelty after a video showing a man violently abusing a dog went viral on social media Monday. (Warning: the video in the story is graphic) Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/video-shows-...

With Long Beach set to host even more 2028 Olympic events than previously announced, Supervisor Janice Hahn has proposed water taxi service between Long Beach and San Pedro. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/with-more-ev...

Another year, another fun (and exhausting) day of making images at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. See the full gallery at the link below 🏎️💨

The Cambodian flag is gorgeous

We’ve updated our story on the death of the minke whale that was trapped in Long Beach Harbor with additional information from NOAA. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/minke-whale-...

A woman who suffered serious injuries during a crash in North Long Beach in March has died, police announced Monday. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/woman-dies-a...

This year’s Cambodia Town Parade in Long Beach also marked the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide carried out under Khmer Rouge rule. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/photos-thous...

The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will fill Downtown with the scent of fuel and burning rubber for the 50th time April 11-13. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/the-acura-gr...

Though Long Beach Airport recently boasted of increased sales of unleaded aviation gas, critics pointed out that it’s just a tiny fraction of fuel sold for general aviation use at the airport. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-a...

Long Beach city officials really want to get rid of the decaying old Soviet submarine Scorpion, which has been moored next to the historic Queen Mary since 1998. But doing so won’t be easy. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-l...

The unions representing nurses at Long Beach Memorial have been locked in contentious contract negotiations with management since early February, and their contract expires at the end of this month. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-m...

Longtime fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy Sunday — its second such filing in six years — and plans to shutter all its U.S. locations as operations wind down. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/forever-21-f...

Sosogu, which translates to ‘pour it up,’ is the brainchild of original Wallflowers guitarist Tobias Miller and business partner Richard Gottlieb. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/new-sushi-an...

A part-time Cal State Long Beach biology lecturer has been arrested after allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor surfaced last week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department confirmed. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/part-time-cs...

The 52nd annual Pow Wow festival, a colorful and important event celebrating Native American culture, is taking place this weekend at Cal State Long Beach. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/photos-thous...

Long Beach health officials acknowledged that they’re unlikely to ever completely clear the LA River of unhoused people permanently, but said the new grant money will “help as many people as possible.” Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-g...

Diversity, equity and inclusion are core principles outlined in Long Beach City College’s 2022-2026 strategic plan, and it remains “deeply committed” to those values, college officials said. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/lbcc-stands-...

Students from the Cal State Long Beach College of Business are providing free tax preparation assistance through April 9, the university announced this month. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/csulb-busine...