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1. Woman Who Died After Falling On Cruise Ship Near Catalina Identified (patch.com) — Long Beach readers may be following the tragic case of a 24-year-old woman who died after falling from a stateroom balcony on the Carnival Firenze, a cruise that departed from the city and headed to Catalina and Ensenada. Authorities have released her name and say the FBI and other agencies are still investigating how the fall occurred.
2. Commuting By Sea Proposed (beachcomber.news) — Long Beach leaders are weighing a new coastal ferry line that would link Rainbow Harbor and Belmont Pier to Malibu, Santa Monica and other beach cities as soon as this summer. Backed by local operator Harbor Breeze Cruises, the proposal aims to ease traffic before the 2028 Olympics, though some residents question whether it will truly improve equity and congestion.
3. Long Beach announces grand marshals for this year's Pride Parade (presstelegram.com) — Long Beach is gearing up for its 2026 Pride Parade and waterfront festival, with grand marshals named and a May 17 start time on Ocean Boulevard. Residents should expect no-parking zones and street closures along the downtown route as more than 100 groups, floats, and performers celebrate the “Fearless and Free” theme all weekend.
4. RMS Queen Mary: A Hollywood Time Capsule Anchored in Long Beach (abc10.com) — Long Beach’s iconic RMS Queen Mary is once again drawing visitors aboard, offering overnight stays and dining inside a lovingly preserved 90-year-old ocean liner packed with Hollywood history. From classic film shoots to modern productions, the permanently docked ship doubles as a working movie set and living museum, giving locals and tourists a cinematic step back in time.
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