How a sales tax hike to protect healthcare would affect Long Beach
If approved, the city’s sales tax rate would hit 11.25%. Some local leaders say it’s imperative to protect hospitals and clinics gutted by federal cuts.
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When a child has a stroke, specialized care close to home matters
By: Jasmin Dao, M.D., PhD, neurologist, Neurology Center, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Most people associate stroke with older adults, but children can experience strokes too—sometimes with life-changing consequences. What many families in Long Beach may not realize is that they live near the only dedicated pediatric Stroke Center in the region, serving children from…
Director of LBUSD center for Black students placed on leave as criticism mounted
The center is meant to foster success and belonging among Black students, but some parents raised concerns about its leadership and programming almost immediately.
LBUSD, Cal State, LBCC grading platform hacked in apparent ransomware attack
It appears to be part of a series of high-profile data breaches this week from K-12 schools to major university systems nationwide.
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