Since being awarded millions in state funding two years ago, the city has yet to find a site for the project meant to speedily provide individual micro shelters.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
She created her own organic skincare line; now she’s bringing it to her Belmont Shore spa
Janet Schriever’s lifelong struggle with the skin condition rosacea inspired her to make products that feature fewer, simpler ingredients.
Posted inHealth
Dangerous herbicide used on California crops banned
The chemical, used for decades, can harm babies’ developing brains. Farmworkers and people living near fields are most at risk. The EPA issued a rare emergency order.
Posted inCrime
Man riding mini-motorcycle killed in crash with semi-truck in West Long Beach
Police said they’re investigating distracted driving as a factor.
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LBCC will ask voters to approve $990 million facilities bond measure in November
If approved, the bonds would be paid back by property taxes, costing owners up to $25 annually per $100,000 of assessed value for 25 years.
Posted inCrime
Police chase, shoot man they say pointed replica handgun at Metro riders
Police said they fired at the man as he ran from the Metro platform at Fifth Street and Pacific Avenue, where he’d reportedly brandished what looked like a real gun.
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Coastal Commission to decide fate of Big Bang Labor Day weekend fireworks show
The annual July 3 fireworks show was canceled this year amid finger-pointing over permits. Organizers hope the Sept. 1 event will serve as a replacement.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a night market and jazz festival
If you wanted, you could spend the whole weekend on the waterfront, starting with Thursday’s night market and ending with a 5K in Shoreline Park.
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SEC charges former Queen Mary operators with scamming investors out of $70 million
Federal officials allege Urban Common’s owners hid risky financial maneuvers from investors and then tried, but failed, to buy the Queen Mary’s lease out of bankruptcy when their plans collapsed.
Posted inFood
These restaurants are offering deals during Long Beach Food Scene Week
Starting Friday, dozens of restaurants across the city will be offering deals and special dishes like a bulgogi pizza collaboration between Sura and The 4th Horseman.