Beachcomber
Serving the residents of Long Beach since 1999, this independent publication focuses on local government, investigative journalism, and community-centric features. It is noted for providing an alternative perspective to mainstream corporate media by emphasizing in-depth reporting on city politics and neighborhood issues.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN LONG BEACH
Anchoring this coastal media market is a single major daily that operates alongside several specialized community publications. The Long Beach Press-Telegram, part of the Southern California News Group, serves as the primary daily broadsheet with a circulation of 75,850. Local neighborhood coverage is supplemented by the Grunion Gazette, a prominent community weekly, while the Long Beach Business Journal tracks regional commerce. Additionally, the CSU 49er delivers student news for the local state university campus. Paperboy lists 6 newspapers in Long Beach.
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