Press-Telegram sportswriter Doug Krikorian is stunned and disgusted that Long Beach’s elected officials plan to eliminate the Police Athletic League (PAL) program with disadvantaged youth as part of a belt-tightening budget. But once Dougie gets started, he just can’t stop—and during the course of today’s column he sprays word-bullets into all corners of the city’s governing structure. But he [...]

Horrified by the prospect of pimping out Long Beach’s name, attractions, facilities - and ultimately, its reputation - for the pocket change of private-sector sponsors, Eighth District City Councilwoman Rae Gabelich this week delivered a passionate plea for preserving the city’s dignity. “I don’t want to be known as, ‘Here’s the City of Long Beach, [...]