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To save Community Hospital, Long Beach leaders took a risky gamble—and lost

Avatar photo by Kelly Puente and Brandon Richardson May 2, 2022June 21, 2024

City officials put Long Beach on the hook for millions of dollars in losses amassed by Community Hospital’s new operator. Now the bill is due.

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A Hail Mary for the Queen Mary?

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How Long Beach leaders charted a disastrous course for the Queen Mary

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‘A betrayal you can’t even put into words’

Avatar photo by Kelly Puente August 8, 2021June 21, 2024

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