In response to L.A. immigration sweeps, the Legislature passed measures meant to force law enforcement officers to be identifiable.
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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.
Posted inFood
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.
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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 […]
Posted inThings To Do
Entertainment to see this fall in Long Beach — including free films, award-winning theater and moving music
The fall season is packed with exciting performances in and around Long Beach. Instead of our weekly Things to Do list, we’re giving you suggestions today on some of the best shows to see.
Posted inArt
Theater news: Legendary performer Sandra Bernhard on ‘mood swings, madness and mayhem’
Bernhard, who’s recently appeared in “Severance,” “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” is coming to the Carpenter Center.
Posted inCity
With over 150 problem vacant lots, Long Beach will run an experiment to address them
After dozens of citations didn’t clean up blighted properties, city officials are offering up to $75,000 for someone to come up with and implement a new idea.
Posted inNews
Supervisor Janice Hahn wants cell towers on Vincent Thomas Bridge to aid in suicide prevention
While officials have put up signs in the area offering mental health resources, Hahn said it doesn’t help if people can’t actually connect due to poor service.
Posted inArt
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.
Posted inEducation
Judge pauses Trump policy cutting off schools, shelters to certain immigrants
A U.S. district judge issued a preliminary injunction, temporarily pausing a series of federal policies aimed at restricting certain immigrants’ access to public benefits and programs.