Five current and former Black employees of the City of Long Beach filed a class action lawsuit against the city Wednesday, alleging multiple violations of anti-discrimination laws and systemic anti-Black racism
In addition to the requisite souvenir stores and bait shops, boat rentals are available by the hour from Redondo Beach Kayak, SUP & Pedal Boat Rentals, located in the Redondo Beach Marina. It operates on weekends and most holidays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) from 9 a.m. to sunset. Venture out on the water and you might catch a glimpse of the sea lions that hang out in the harbor.
Once you ve worked up an appetite (and some thirst), visit Redondo Beach s landmark pier eatery Tony s On the Pier, a.k.a. Old Tony s, just past the bronze bust of George Freeth, the so-called first surfer in the U.S. who died in 1919 from the flu pandemic. Tony s crow s nest bar upstairs and huge bay windows in the downstairs dining room offer panoramic views of the shoreline for you to enjoy as you sip Mai tai or a Fire Chief cocktail, both served in a free souvenir glass.
The City of Long Beach has taken full control of the Queen Mary, with the tourist landmark facing an extended closure for what could be millions of dollars of needed repairs. A popular attraction for more than 50 years, the Queen Mary has played an important role in the theme park industry.
Gov. Reeves declared over $2 million in Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act monies will be given to the City of Long Beach to fix and enhance its harbor.
While California s tech aristocracy is pushing a government guaranteed income , a blue collar city in California, Long Beach, is testing an alternative jobs-based approach to assist low income residents. This approach leverages the growing demand for workers in the contingent economy.