Long Beach School District Elementary schools roll out updated car rider patterns
Special to Long Beach Breeze As the Long Beach School District prepares to kick off another, district officials are asking all families with students at Quarles Primary, Harper McCaughan Elementary and Reeves Upper Elementary to review the district’s updated morning and afternoon car rider traffic patterns. This year, traffic flow at some…
Read MoreCommon Driver Errors That Cause Serious Motorcycle Crashes
Every year, thousands of severe traffic accidents unfold across American roadways because of simple, split-second miscalculations between passenger vehicles and motorcycles. Federal crash data paints a stark picture: riders are roughly 28 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a collision per mile traveled. Yet, despite a persistent public narrative that paints…
Read MoreWhat to Do After an Accident: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Rights and Recovery
An unexpected crash or sudden fall can flip an ordinary day upside down in a fraction of a second. Beyond the immediate shock, victims are almost instantly forced to confront a mess of medical decisions, vehicle repairs, missed workdays, and persistent insurance callers. Getting professional personal injury legal guidance and understanding how to handle the…
Read MoreMovie Review: “The Odyssey”
By Bob Garver Few film adaptations require more ambition than Homer’s “The Odyssey,” the quintessential epic. And perhaps no filmmaker has been more ambitious this millennium than Christopher Nolan, the man who told an entire story backward with “Memento,” conquered the superhero genre with his “Dark Knight” trilogy, and dominated the Oscars…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “THE OLD GOAT”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com The elderly president had been with the company for so many years that no employee there could remember a time he wasn’t slumped over his desk, muttering about the ineptness of the younger generation. It was true, he was extremely knowledgeable of the company and all it provided for…
Read MoreExcellence in Education scholarship recipients named
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation (LBEEF) has funded five $1,000 scholarships to 2026 Long Beach High School (LBHS) graduating seniors. To be eligible for consideration, applicants had to possess strong leadership skills, academic achievement, strong work ethic and community involvement. The LBEEF scholarship honoring…
Read MoreHow To Prevent Sun Damage on Athletic Fields
Sunshine brings energy to every athletic field. It helps grass grow, keeps game days bright, and gives players the open-air setting they love. But too much sun can wear down a field faster than many people expect. Heat, UV rays, dry air, and heavy foot traffic all work together to stress turf, fade materials, harden…
Read MoreMaintenance Tasks You Can’t Overlook for Your Car
Living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast gives drivers plenty to appreciate: beach roads, quick trips along Highway 90, weekend errands in Long Beach, and easy drives to nearby communities. It also gives vehicles a demanding mix of heat, humidity, salt air, heavy rain, and stop-and-go traffic. Those conditions can wear down parts faster than many…
Read MoreHelping Gulf Coast Kids Feel Calm During Storm Season
Families along the Mississippi Gulf Coast know how quickly storm season can change an ordinary day. A sunny morning in Long Beach can turn into a rainy afternoon, and a quiet evening can suddenly include thunder or power flickers. For children, those changes can feel especially big. They may not understand why routines are shifting…
Read MoreHow To Inspect the Roof of Your Beach Home After a Storm
Storms along the Mississippi Gulf Coast can leave behind more than scattered palm fronds, standing water, and sand across driveways. For homeowners in Long Beach and nearby coastal communities, a roof can take a direct hit from wind, rain, hail, salt spray, and flying debris, even when the house looks fine from the street. Homeowners…
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