Will César Chávez’s name be stripped from public facilities? Here’s what local politicians say
In Long Beach, the mayor said the city will be “reviewing the naming of public facilities.” The statement came in response to a New York Times report that Chávez abused girls for years.
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Long Beach begins building fence around Billie Jean King Library in downtown
The terrace around the library is often crowded with tents and people’s belongings. Building the fence will make it “a safer, more welcoming space for the whole community,” the local council member said.
Fired CHP officer, DUI suspect charged in freeway crash that killed four
Authorities alleged the CHP officer was driving more than 130 mph without a siren or emergency lights on when he struck the Nissan containing the four victims. Another car then struck the victims’ vehicle, killing them, the DA said.
With layoffs set to take effect, librarians and parents press school board to reverse cuts
Long Beach Unified says it has had to make tough decisions because of declining enrollment and expiring relief funds.
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Theater News: ‘Our Dear Dead Drug Lord’ at the Garage Theatre is about teen girls and Pablo Escobar’s ghost
The play is a “wild rollercoaster ride that blurs the lines between imagination and reality, girlhood and womanhood,” the theater says.
