Two things I learned about Caitlin Antonios | كيتلين أنطونيوس when I first started working with her; She really knows her stuff about food. And she REALLY knows racing. Read about her Grand Prix experience at Long Beach Media Guild The Watchdog here: longbeachwatchdog.substack.com/p/column-think…

Over the weekend a lifelong Chicagoan asked me **in tears** why Vocalo Radio 91.1 is being shut down. To her, she said, Vocalo IS #Chicago .

That's why I'm asking you to sign our letter to management today demanding these cuts be reversed: actionnetwork.org/forms/savewbez…

#SaveVocalo #SaveWBEZ

📰 Aside from writing about food and Long Beach’s wonderful web of small businesses, Watchdog reporter Caitlin Antonios | كيتلين أنطونيوس also moonlights as a racing fan.

Read it on the Watchdog: longbeachwatchdog.substack.com/p/column-think…

Throwback to 2006 when fledgeling reporter Jason Ruiz 🐀 was on the Midwest emo beat for the @ElDonNews at Santa Ana College. 📷 courtesy Sarah Bennett.

📰 Jason Ruiz: A security gate that could be installed at the La Verne beach parking lot would limit overnight use of the lot and make it harder for nuisance activities like motorcycle rallies that have disturbed nearby residents.

Read it on the Watchdog: longbeachwatchdog.substack.com/p/la-verne-bea…

How do you stop a city beach parking lot from being used as a test site for motorcycle stunts? Install a security arm and spikes to puncture tires. Read more at the Long Beach Media Guild The Watchdog: longbeachwatchdog.substack.com/p/la-verne-bea…

Musical Theatre West’s “Million Dollar Quartet” captures the electric energy of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, plus his girlfriend, as they tear up the stage with classic hits
Read the review on the Watchdog 👇
longbeachwatchdog.substack.com/p/review-music…

Though they were spared from the most recent round of layoffs and are still employed by the Post, these dedicated journalists remain on strike in solidarity with their laid off co-workers.

Read it on the Watchdog: longbeachwatchdog.substack.com/p/a-dedicated-…

Donate today: gofundme.com/f/long-beach-m…

It’s nice seeing The Watchdog name on official credentials 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Reporting for Watchdog duty! Long Beach Media Guild

Another day of photographing Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in the books. My back and feet hurt but I’m so grateful that I was welcomed back to cover the event — now as a Long Beach Watchdog. Here are some of my favorite shots from the day:

🏎️💨 Brandon E Richardson: Race fans flocked to Downtown for day two of the 49th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The action-packed day was filled with speeding cars, flying trucks, food and booze — and plenty of family-friendly fun.

Read it on the Watchdog: longbeachwatchdog.substack.com/p/photos-the-s…

📰 Jackie Rae : Organizers of the “Stop the World for Gaza” rally met at Lincoln Park, where Long Beach Police Department officers advised protesters that they were permitted to walk on sidewalks but could not block traffic.

Read it on the Watchdog: longbeachwatchdog.substack.com/p/pro-palestin…

It’s Friday and the Guild hopes everyone has a safe weekend. Please enjoy todays headlines and we hope to see you at Hamburger Mary’s tonight at our dance party. longbeachwatchdog.substack.com/publish/posts/…

Kate is back in the fold at Long Beach Media Guild The Watchdog, which means you can get all your cat and dog news, of course, each Friday like you were used to.

Read more here in her latest “Scratch This” column out today:

🐶🐱Long Beach’s favorite pets correspondent is now part of the Dog Pound (ARF ARF)!

Kate Karp (Kate Karp) will bring you adoptions, events, animal issues and more news about this city's furry friends, every Friday on the Watchdog.

Read it here: longbeachwatchdog.substack.com/p/scratch-this…

🪩 💃🏻 🕺 Join us TONIGHT from 10pm to close for MEDIA GUILD DANCE CLUB hosted by Jewels Long Beach at Hamburger Mary's, 330 Pine Ave. $10 suggested donation, all donations go to support the LBMG Relief Fund for striking and laid off workers. 21+

I’ve gotten so many emails over the years from people asking when they can apply for new affordable housing units. The city now has a list that can alert people when those units and other funds become available. Read more at Long Beach Media Guild The Watchdog: longbeachwatchdog.substack.com/p/long-beach-l…

Fridays are getting back to normal now that Jason Ruiz 🐀 is publishing his weekly newsletter at The Watchdog. Read todays edition here⬇️⬇️