Politics

• Election 2018

November 16, 2018

Long Beach mayor appointed to Newsom transition team

by Staff Reports    in Politics

The team will encourage all Californians to participate in the transition process and "help ensure that California's government reflects the diversity and dynamism of California itself," according to a statement from Newsom's team.

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Politics

• Election 2018

November 16, 2018

Lara wins insurance commissioner race, likely setting off scramble to fill his state senate seat

by The Associated Press    in Politics

“If Lara wins, it’ll be a donnybrook for sure among people wanting to run for his seat,” former Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe said earlier this month.

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Politics

• Election 2018

November 11, 2018

Dana Rohrabacher loses OC seat to real estate executive

by The Associated Press    in Politics

Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a one-time speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan who later became Russia's leading defender on Capitol Hill and an outspoken advocate for legalized marijuana, was defeated Saturday.

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Politics

• Protest

November 8, 2018

Long Beach activists to protest handling of Russia investigation after Sessions’ firing

by Valerie Osier    in Politics

"The activists will demand that Whitaker recuse himself given his conflicts of interest and previous statements attacking the investigation," said a statement from Citizens Protesting Trump's Actions. 

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Politics

• Election 2018

November 7, 2018

What happens if Long Beach has 2 hotel worker protection ordinances

by Stephanie Rivera    in Politics

Long Beach hotel workers scored a major victory with the passage of Measure WW yesterday and now city officials will be tasked with figuring out how a similar ordinance expected to be approved by the City Council on Tuesday...

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Politics

• Election 2018

November 7, 2018

What Sen. Ricardo Lara’s open seat could mean for Long Beach politics

by Jason Ruiz    in Politics

If Lara’s lead holds, the race to fill his Senate seat is expected to set off a scramble among local elected officials seeking to replace him.

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Commentary, Politics

• Tim Grobaty

November 7, 2018

California deepens its blue hue in its continuing battle against Trump

by Tim Grobaty    in Commentary, Politics

California, already heavily blue, has to increase its role from being at the country’s vanguard in terms of resisting the current administration, to going on the offensive in moving the country forward.

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Politics

• Election 2018

November 7, 2018

Ricardo Lara takes slight lead in race for insurance commissioner

by The Associated Press    in Politics

If Lara is successful, it could set off a scramble among Long Beach politicos for his seat in the State Legislature.

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Politics

• Election 2018

November 7, 2018

In tight race, OC’s Rohrabacher is trailing Democratic challenger

by City News Service    in Politics

Rohrabacher once represented a slim coastal strip of Long Beach in what was considered one of the most gerrymandered districts in the country.

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Politics

• Election 2018

November 7, 2018

County stormwater bill that would bring $5M to Long Beach is heading for passage

by City News Service    in Politics

Measure W, the Safe Clean Water Program—expected to raise $300 million annually—needs the backing of two-thirds of voters to be approved

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