Some Californians May Be Owed Refunds on Auto Purchases

Find out how to verify that you were charged the correct amount of tax.

17 Confirmed Cases of West Nile Virus in Long Beach, City Says

Here's what the city is doing, and what you should do.

Conversation at Rancho Los Alamitos Will Rethink What Urban Nature Means

On Oct. 19, 3 forward-thinkers will raise questions about the food we eat, water we drink, the air we breathe when the urban is everywhere.

Where to Cool Off in Long Beach

The city is opening several park facilities just for you to come in and chill.

Heat Wave Sends Temperatures 15-20 Degrees Above Normal

Saturday will be worse and Sunday will be even worse than that.

Main Breakwater at L.A.-Long Beach Port Needs About $20M in Repairs

The emergency repairs are to fix breaches and near-breaches caused by heavy surf from Hurricane Marie, says U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Alamitos Bay Underwater Cleanup Day Planned

Special guests will include Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry, son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry.

High Surf Rocks Southfacing Southland Strands

Today’s waves from 800-mile distant Hurricane Norbert were not as massive as last week’s breakers from Hurricane Marie.

Long Beach Man with West Nile Virus Dies, First of 2014

This has been a particularly bad year across the state for infections of West Nile virus.

Two Male Penguin Chicks to Make Public Debut Tuesday

They join two female chicks at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Zagat's Best Burgers: Honorable Mention Goes to Simmzy's

According to a recent survey, the local burger is 13th best in Los Angeles.

What's Open and Closed on Labor Day 2014 in Long Beach?

While most city services aren't available, you'll still have to get your trash cans out on Monday.

How to Get an Electric Lawn Mower Nearby on the Cheap

A program by the South Coast Air Quality Management District wants you to trade in your gas-guzzling mower for one kinder on the environment

State Awards $553K for MacArthur Park Rehabilitation

The renovation also brings the park into compliance with the American’s With Disabilities Act.

How to Follow Belmont Shore-Naples Patch on Mobile

Say goodbye to the old Patch app and hello to the new, mobile-friendly Patch.com.

Serial LAX Stowaway Busted Again; Big Whale Closeups; Bicycle Drive-By

#PatchCalifornia: Pharmacy tobacco ban • Rock climber falls to his death • Detective assaulted 3 massage therapists and more.

Who is Your Every Day Hero?

Nominate the coach or mentor who made a difference in your life to win a prize package from Patch.

Monkey 'Jailed' After Biting Woman on the Street

#PatchCalifornia: LAX stowaway • UC football player's family sues after training death • Tip about stabbed 12-year-old is a hoax and more.

Boy Who Starred in 80s Pepsi Ad with Michael Jackson Wants to Sue

#PatchCalifornia: Now a man, he claims King of Pop abused him • Video: Cars under water on Sunset Boulevard • Don't buy a turtle and more.

LONG BEACH, CA. ROBERTO CLEMENTE FILM SCREENING

CSLSA Lifeguard Competition Tests Fitness and Endurance

RBC Bank Empowers TreePeople to Address Los Angeles Drought Emergency through Rainwater Capture

Nail Those SAT/ACT TEsts

Fashion Sketching for Beginners

CALSA/JASON Partnership to Bring STEM Opportunities to Millions of Students

Dunes Seeks Ad Slogan For Back Bay Bistro Via Contest

Torrance Antique Flea Market

GUN RIGHTS WARNING!

3rd Saturday Food Truck Night

Free Long Beach Memorial Community Lecture on Gynecologic Health

Community Update

Graduate College Debt Free-Webinar Tuesday night

Children's Book Signing: THE AESIR KIDS

Bob Hope USO Online Charity Auction Offers Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences

Choose the Best College-Free Webinar

Sanrio Returns to Comic-Con International: San Diego to Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary

Radiothon, Celebrity Comedian Festival, Online Auction to Benefit Local Bob Hope USO Locations, Programs & America's Troops

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK INVITES LOCAL COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE LONG BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION BY ATTENDING THE ‘BIG BANG ON THE BAY’ EVENT

Bank of America's Museums on Us July 5-6

home made brew and food festival