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Kate Raphael

Kate Raphael is a California Local News Fellow. She covers education for the Long Beach Post.

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The bottom plaque of sponsors' names was stolen from the base of the Martin Luther King Jr. statue at a park in Long Beach. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.
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Neighbors pressed for improvements to MLK Park for years. The city says it’s now investing.

by Kate Raphael May 13, 2026May 13, 2026
Posted inElections

Long Beach voter guide: LBUSD school board District 5

Avatar photo by Hayley Fox and Kate Raphael May 12, 2026June 2, 2026
Posted inEducation

Director of LBUSD center for Black students placed on leave as criticism mounted

by Kate Raphael May 8, 2026May 8, 2026
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LBUSD, Cal State, LBCC grading platform hacked in apparent ransomware attack

by Kate Raphael May 7, 2026May 7, 2026
A sign displays the Long Beach Unified School District, where the main office is located in Long Beach.
Posted inElections

Teachers union pours money into school board race to oppose conservative challenger

by Kate Raphael May 5, 2026May 5, 2026
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Ransacked Catholic school recovers from damage, gets encouragement from the Pope

by Kate Raphael May 1, 2026May 1, 2026
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It will soon be legal to sell meals out of your home in Long Beach. Here’s how.

by Kate Raphael April 27, 2026April 27, 2026
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At Poly High, a growing movement asks kids to consider the trades — not just college — after graduation

by Kate Raphael April 24, 2026April 26, 2026
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Funeral planned Saturday for Canelo, the cat loved by Millikan students and neighbors

by Kate Raphael April 23, 2026April 23, 2026
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With social services stretched thin, nonprofit tries to make sure disabled North Long Beach residents have access

by Kate Raphael April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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