Democrats on the Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee blocked two bills that would have banned transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports.
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In a gesture of thanks, Grand Prix drivers swap helmets with Long Beach firefighters
Two LBFD firefighters who responded to the Eaton and Palisades fires were given custom racing helmets by drivers Colton Herta and Colin Braun.
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Long Beach sues after state blocks its sales tax increase
The state agency responsible for collecting sales taxes refused to implement the increase scheduled for April 1, saying voters didn’t approve the timing. The city now wants the courts to intervene.
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Sea lion attacks girl swimming in Long Beach Junior Lifeguard tryouts
It bit her in the arm and swam off as lifeguards rushed to help her, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.
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Maya breaks from Hilton brand, becomes an independent hotel
“It’s really about stepping forward,” the general manager said
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Long Beach finalizing plans to build shoreline amphitheater next to Queen Mary; here’s the timeline
The City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposal to build the $14 million venue, dubbed the Long Beach Bowl.
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Will this bill be the end of California’s housing vs environment wars?
In the recurring legislative fight between YIMBY legislators and defenders of California’s signature environmental law, one bill could be a final legislative showdown.
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Man who flaunted loot from his ‘robbery gang’ gets 7 years in prison, federal prosecutors say
Prosecutors said the Long Beach man showed off large stacks of money on Instagram after a jewel heist in Beverly Hills.
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At town halls, Long Beach congressman says Democrats need to match voters’ anger
In front of friendly audiences in Orange County and Long Beach, Rep. Robert Garcia said Democrats should abandon politeness and more aggressively oppose Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
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Californians now have access to 300,000 eBooks through California State Library
All you need is an email address.