The latest version of the budget cuts funding by a combined $200 million for the state’s two public university systems.
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City Council agrees to host some 2028 Olympic events in Long Beach
It is still unclear exactly what sporting events Long Beach will host, but possibilities include handball, the triathlon, marathon swimming, rowing, BMX racing, water polo and sailing.
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Another small-unit, dense housing tower proposed for Downtown Long Beach
An eight-story residential tower at 937 Pine Ave. was already approved in 2020, but the developer has revised plans and now wants to build 140 units — more than double the previous number — on the same general footprint.
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Dismantling of historic Wayfarers Chapel to begin this week
A landslide brought on by a barrage of winter storms has forced caretakers to dismantle the historic structure in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Long Beach hopes classical music, fortified doors will stop people from taking over beach bathrooms
The city says it’s had chronic problems with homeless people breaking open doors at its beach restrooms and barricading themselves inside.
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Voters likely to decide overhaul of city’s hiring system
Leaders are considering major changes to how the city hires classified workers — an issue that has stirred fears that favoritism and secrecy will cloud decisions over who is offered a job at City Hall.
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Long Beach police pull people from flaming car after fiery crash on 710 Freeway
“This tragic event highlights a nationwide trend in which juveniles are stealing vehicles and driving recklessly,” LBPD Chief Wally Hebeish said in a statement.
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Shootings and murders are both on the rise in Long Beach
The city averaged nearly one shooting per day during the first four months of the year.
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Long Beach Pride is this weekend; here’s what you need to know
After two years of celebrating Pride in the summer, Long Beach’s second-largest citywide event — the Pride festival and parade — will be held this weekend, returning to its May roots.
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Should California be able to require sobriety in homeless housing?
Two new bills would allow state funding to support sober housing for homeless residents, a significant departure from California’s current ‘housing first’ law.