Amid budget crunch, Long Beach Health Department ends programs, cuts jobs
About half the jobs are tied to federal funding for things like health education, HIV-prevention and racial equity, with more announcements about sunsetting programs coming later this year, a spokesperson said.
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Long Beach cancels Día de los Muertos parade over concerns about immigration enforcement
There wasn’t any evidence that the parade would be targeted by ICE, according to the city, but there were “genuine fears” about what might happen.
What food says SoCal more than any other? Beasties says it’s their Mexican smashburgers
A new restaurant at Marina Pacifica is offering creations like the burgerito, filled with two smashburger patties and fries. Just be sure to save room for some horchata soft serve.
Heart & Heritage: Strengthening cardiovascular health in the Hispanic community
By: Christina Rodriguez, M.D., medical director, advanced cardiac imaging, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center Heart disease remains a leading health concern across America, but its effects are not distributed equally among all populations. For Hispanic families, the interplay of high rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension—often undiagnosed or untreated—creates an…
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Reflecting on 50 years since the genocide and healing through art at this year’s Cambodia Town Film Festival
Returning to Long Beach, the festival will showcase a VR experience, feature films and shorts that highlight Cambodian history, offering audiences a chance to experience the culture in a meaningful way.
