Veterans Stadium is about to be demolished for a new sports complex. Here’s what it meant to Long Beach.
The iconic stadium at LBCC has a unique origin story. It starts with a group of Long Beach alums fighting in World War II.
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ICE’s plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
A notice published Monday says ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to outfit officers and agents with “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices.”
Firefighters warn of worse response times, overburdened stations as city debates cuts to LBFD
Long Beach is trying to close a large budget gap with cuts across many departments, but City Council members have pushed back on the idea fewer firefighters and a fire engine.
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a kite festival and free movie in the park
The skies over Granada Beach will be full of kites this Sunday. That and lots more to experience this weekend.
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Port buys Oceangate office tower in $36 million deal to lure companies back to a struggling downtown
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