Port Strike Enters Week 2 as Container Ships Back Up

Visible for miles on the horizon, the cargo vessels can't unload as shippers and the union continue labor talks over clerical workers' contract. Obama intervention sought.

Port Strike Day 6: Labor Talks Continue Sunday

Negotiators for the global shipping companies and the unionized clerical employees pressed on Sunday toward a contract that would put the nation's busiest seaport back in business.

Port Strike: Labor Talks Resume

4th day of crippling strike at nation's busiest seaport produces a Wilmington meeting between the longshore workers' union and global shipping giants. Meanwhile, much of the harbor remains eerily quiet.

Motorcycle Show Rides Into Town

The Progressive International Motorcycle Show will be hosting demonstrations, celebrity appearances and more.

Strike Day 3 Halts Work at U.S.'s Busiest Seaport

The Long Beach-L.A. shared shipping basin moves $1 billion dollars daily through the harbor and impacts tens of thousands in related jobs. National retail trade seeks presidential help.

Cyber Monday Deals From the Comfort of Home

Attention Long Beach shoppers, if you're planning to type your way through holiday shopping on Cyber Monday, here's a short list of web retailers offering big savings.

Holiday Shopping: How Much for Kids’ Gifts?

Do you set limits on spending for your children's presents? Or limits on what your children can spend in their own shopping?

2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Books

Ideas for stocking stuffers.

Sick of Black Friday? How About Buy Nothing Day?

A Canadian group calls for people to go cold turkey on consumption for 24 hours.

Shop Long Beach Local and Novel on Black Friday

Shopping local can not only help small businesses thrive, but it can also be a great way to find unique gifts this holiday season. Our first survey is Fourth Street and Retro Row.

Photos: Belmont Shore Shoplifters Caught in the Act

Do you know these suspects photographed in two small business store thefts this week?

Michael’s On Naples, Pizzeria Win Zagat Top Honors

It's a trifecta for the Long Beach restaurant, its separate pizzeria, which each rank best in their categories in the well-known Zagat Guide 2013. The frosting on the cake? No. 2 in Best Dining in L.A. County.

10 Veterans Day Freebies for Service Members

Elliott Fabrizio, of The Pentagon Channel, offers the top 10 most popular freebies for Veterans Day Weekend.

Home Depot Runs Holiday Light Trade-In

Customers will be able to trade in their old strands of lights for discounted new or energy efficient lights. Check our map for your nearest location.

Taxi Firm Offers Free Rides to the Polls Election Day

Need a lift to vote? Yellow Cab's got your fare Tuesday for the Los Angeles, Long Beach and South Bay areas.

Long Beach ComicCon Marvels at Young Adult Authors

Young adult authors will sit on a panel and discuss the genre and give tips for becoming a young adult author.

Charter's Lakers Deal a Slam-Dunk for Legend's

The well-known sports bar, with its 2-story TV screen the largest in the U.S., is relieved the cable company struck a deal so Lakers games will be available by season's start next week.

Walk to the Beach From This Week's New Listings!

3 new listings hit the market this week in the Belmont Shore/Naples area.

Tradition Lives On with Block Party Benefit

Crowds of football players, cheerleaders and local fans from rivals Wilson High and Poly High, crowded 2nd Street during a block party and pep rally Wednesday night. Homecoming's Friday!

Belmont Shore Power Outage Update: Restored by 12a

Mylar balloons tethered around electrical wires at Corona and Division caused a fire that seared wires, which crews are out fixing. Live wire was removed.

VIDEO: Lobsters Are Biting for Commercial Fishers

Warm water seems to be producing more and bigger delicious lobster this year out of the Port of Long Beach's Berth 55.

Aroma di Roma Closed After Owner's Lease Expired

Landlord would not renew ADR's lease despite timely payments, and other property owners who tried to help the espresso and brunch favorite say the evicted business was successful.

Raise the Dead with BevMo!’s Top 12 Halloween Cocktails

From Witches Brews to Pina Ghouladas, create cocktails Elvira would approve of with recipes listed below.

Gas Prices Throughout L.A. County Hit Record Highs

Pain at the pump: A power failure at the Exxon-Mobil Torrance refinery this week has reduced supply, sending gas prices soaring.

Good News: Future of Sweet Jill's No Longer Unsure

The owner of the popular corner fixture, which has been perfuming Belmont Shore with the aroma of cinnamon rolls for a generation, said she has a new corner location on Second Street.

It's National Coffee Day! Get A Free Cup of Joe Friday

Get your caffeine on Friday and celebrate with a free cup of coffee from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at participating 7-Eleven locations.

Gelson’s to Replace Albertsons at Second and PCH

The market coming in 2013 will be the first Gelson’s in Belmont Shore and in Long Beach.

Belmont Shore Business Assn. Elects New Leadership

The board of directors are elected for two-year terms, and Tuesday convened to choose executives of the group representing 250 businesses. Polly's owner will serve as president.

Trader Joe's Issues Peanut Butter Recall Over Salmonella

Company takes house brand off shelves and is offering refunds. The CDC reports 29 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney from 18 states, possibly linked to the peanut butter.

'Parklet' Mysteriously Emerges on Second Street

In the street in front of George's Greek Cafe, the primary business interested in using parking spaces to extend dining, the City of Long Beach Sustainability office reportedly set up the parklet. But why?

Views, Boat Slip And a Gem In The Rough: Listings

3 single family homes and 1 townhome went on the market this week in the Belmont Shore/Naples area.

Hurry: Free Donuts for 'Talk Like a Pirate Day'

To celebrate this whacky cult phenomenon Sept. 19 Krispy Kreme is offering freebies if you talk like a scalawag or wear an eye patch. Plus, how to make a pirate hat for party-hopping.

Diamonds & Hearts Casino Night

Shore Corner with Parking, $1M Townhouse & Dock

New listings this week for the Belmont Shore, Naples and Coastal Long Beach area: a mega-house, a pricey waterfront townhouse and a water-view condo.

Amazon Sales Tax to Start in CA Saturday. Fair?

The online retailer will levy state tax on mail-order purchases beginning Saturday, Sept. 15. Are you going on a shopping spree before then, or are you happy to see the change?

Sunday Funday: Bay to the Breakers

SoCal Gasoline Prices Higher Today than a Year Ago

It's your price at the pump this weekend of Sept. 7-9; use our handy Patch tool to find your lowest gas prices in the neighborhood.

Walk to the Beach From Belmont Shore's New Listings

The available homes for sale in waterfront Long Beach remains low with only 2 properties landing on the market this week.

Albertson's to Close 27 Stores, 1 in Long Beach

The grocery store at Seventh and Redondo in Belmont Heights is closing, but the Shore's store appears to be safe from the ax.

Fuel Prices Rise Another 4 Cents

The average price per gallon is $3.41, the cheapest is $3.28.