There’s a lot more to the Grand Prix than racing. In fact, we spent all of Friday at the track and only saw a minute or two of actual racing. Mostly, we horsed around at the Lifestyle Expo, ate our way around the circuit and people-watched. Here are some of the high points of our non-racing visit to...

Califo ia employers added a scant 4,200 jobs in March compared with the nearly 40,000 that were added the previous month and that same trend played out in Los Angeles County. But the state posted a year-over-year gain of 420,800 jobs at an a ual growth rate of 2.6 percent, the state Employment Devel...

While Hillary Clinton holds two fundraisers - one with George Clooney in San Francisco tonight at $100,000 per couple and one in Los Angeles Saturday - Be ie Sanders will counter in Califo ia with an ad that highlights his claim that his contributions average just $27 per person. The Califo ia prima...

A man is in custody as an investigation continues into the fatal stabbing of a man at a Metro Blue Line station in Long Beach’s Wrigley District early Friday mo ing. The assailant was taken to a local hospital where he is being treated for self-inflicted knife wounds, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s De...

First there was the larger-than-life snail, “Helix Poeticus,” that captivated everyone’s heart at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The following year was the astronaut named “Escape Velocity” followed by “Caterpillar’s Longing” which served as the background for countless selfies. For the p...

It was a smashing farewell to “Octobus” on Friday when the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium delivered its 2003 Chevy cargo van — red-tagged after logging 120,000 miles — to SA Recycling at the Port of Los Angeles. The educational outreach van, carrying saltwater tanks and sea creatures, was visited by an es...

ANAHEIM >> Disneyland a ounced it has officially broken ground on “Star Wars” land at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. On Thursday, officials posted a 360-degree view of the site at Disneyland on its Disney Parks blog. The picture shows stormtroopers guarding a barren landscape with construction ma...

Coachella 2016: Find out which acts canceled weekend 1 performances The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA, Saturday, April 11, 2015. (Photo by Je ifer Cappuccio Maher/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin) Weekend one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club...

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival kicked off its 17th year on Friday, April 15, with more security measures. Gates, which were supposed to open at 11 a.m., opened about 45 minutes later and guests who went through we’re not only searched with a thorough pat down, but also went through a m...

When Caity Peters stepped into the ring last week, she was in completely new territory. The 22-year-old Long Beach native, who was a finalist on the reality talent show “The Voice,” faced Abby Celso of Rochester, New York, for the show’s Knockout Rounds. Peters was tasked with singing “Honesty” by B...

Califo ia employers added just 4,200 jobs in March compared with the nearly 40,000 that were added the previous month and that same trend played out in Southe Califo ia. But the state’s year-over-year gain of 420,800 jobs fueled a healthy a ual growth rate of 2.6 percent, the state Employment Develo...

NYON, Switzerland — Liverpool will play Villarreal in the Europa League semifinals and two-time defending champion Sevilla will face Shakhtar Donetsk. Liverpool and Sevilla play away in the first legs on April 28. The retu matches will be on May 5. Shakhtar plays “home” matches in Lviv in weste Ukra...

Greetings Coachella fans and welcome to the Southe Califo ia News Group’s coverage of Weekend One of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Here’s what you can expect from us: - We’ll begin coverage on Friday mo ing as we brave traffic to get to the Empire Polo Club in Indio. - Our five ...

LONG BEACH — A man was stabbed to death at a Blue Line stop in Long Beach early this mo ing, and his assailant remains at large, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. It happened about 2 a.m. at a stop in the 3400 block of North Pacific Place, according to deputy Lisa Jansen. The Blue Li...

Downtown Long Beach Associates hosted Thunder Thursday along Pine Avenue on the eve of the main event — the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Stunt drivers performed tricks, car enthusiasts brought their classic wheels, technicians competed in pit stop maneuvers, drivers signed autographs and musicia...

The Department of Homeland Security advises people entering any crowded area to watch their surroundings and consider the risks. Some tips: • Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers. • Take note of the two nearest exits in any facility you visit. Have an escape route and plan in mind. ...

LONG BEACH — A man was stabbed to death at a Blue Line stop in Long Beach early this mo ing, and his assailant remains at large, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. It happened about 2 a.m. at a stop in the 3400 block of North Pacific Place, according to deputy Lisa Jansen. The Blue Li...

Sheriffs officials are investigating the stabbing death of a man in North Long Beach. The crime occurred at about 2 a.m. in the 3400 block of North Pacific Place, according to a statement this mo ing. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. No other information was immediately available. Anyone with...

The Department of Homeland Security advises people entering any crowded area to watch their surroundings and consider the risks. Some tips: • Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers. • Take note of the two nearest exits in any facility you visit. Have an escape route and plan in mind. ...

LONG BEACH >> It is seemingly a rite of passage for Verizon IndyCar series drivers to compete for a victory in the Rolex 24 At Daytona in the IMSA WeatherTech series opener at Daytona Inte ational Speedway each year. Four IndyCar regulars competed in the 24 Hours this past January. And with the two ...