Long Beach will be a “major aquatic center” for the 2028 games and the second largest venue city behind Los Angeles, Mayor Rex Richardson said.
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This seashell could be California’s next state symbol
A bill before the Legislature would select the black abalone as California’s official seashell. The author says it represents the threat of climate change and honors its history with Native American tribes.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Father’s Day celebrations and Juneteenth
Whether you want barbecue, music or a painting workshop, there’s plenty to do for dad this weekend.
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Graduation photos: Millikan High School celebrates class of 2024
Almost 800 seniors graduated from Millikan High School during a joyous ceremony at Veterans Stadium.
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City to host community workshops on Shoreline planning efforts
The multi-day event, which begins Thursday, will focus on future plans for the area south of Ocean Boulevard in Downtown, including Shoreline Village, The Pike, Long Beach Convention Center and the Aquarium of the Pacific.
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Long Beach stands to lose $301M in oil proceeds over the next decade, audit shows
City leaders are mulling ways to make up for that loss, including levying higher taxes on home sellers, businesses and power plants.
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Long Beach resumes charging penalties to businesses with overdue taxes and fees
The city suspended the late fees during the pandemic, but they’re starting up again as officials try to collect millions of dollars in overdue charges.
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Federal court upholds California’s ban on gun sales on state property
Judges at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals distinguished between gun sellers’ Constitutional rights and the government’s authority to decide what kind of commerce takes place on public property.
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Ship speed reduction lowers California coastal air pollution numbers
Environmental benefits include lower risk to whales, less ocean noise Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies vessel speed reduction program announced results from 2023, including a reduction in coastal California air pollution, lowered risk to whales, and reduced ocean noise. The voluntary program ran May-Dec. 15, 2023. Thirty-three global shipping companies participated in the voluntary […]
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Notorious sex offender who fled to Canada held without bail
Richard Goldberg is back in Long Beach to face accusations he molested young girls in the early 2000s — charges he allegedly called “trumped up.”