“This is something that was missing” in Long Beach, owner Maud Algutaini said about the New York-style chopped cheese sandwich.
Posted inHealth
After promising universal health care, California governor must reconsider immigrant coverage
Gov. Gavin Newsom was elected to office in 2019 on a promise of universal health care. He dramatically expanded coverage, but after six years in office, the Democrat is forced to contemplate deep cuts — including to the nation’s largest health care expansion to immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission.
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Woman struck and killed after fleeing her flaming car on the 91 Freeway, CHP says
Her car caught fire and broke down in the left lane on Monday night, the CHP says.
Posted inPorts
Skyrocketing tariffs and then a 90-day deal; here’s what it means for the Port of Long Beach
Trump’s trade war with China crashed cargo volumes and sent ripples through the local economy. With a temporary truce, what happens next?
Posted inCrime
15-year-old wounded in afternoon shooting near Cabrillo High School, police say
It happened about a block from Cabrillo High School, at Adriatic Avenue and 20th Street, according to police.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
Long Beach Pride is this weekend; here’s the lineup, including drag queens, DJs and a George Michael tribute band
The main event, the annual Pride Parade, will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday at Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue.
Posted inNews
After erroneous fire evacuation alert, report recommends more specific wording, funding and oversight
10 million people countywide got the alert rather than residents in the targeted neighborhoods, according to the report.
Posted inCity
As financial uncertainty looms, Long Beach looks for ways to quickly cut $7 million in spending
Municipal departments have been told to start trimming their budgets now as the city expects leaner, more turbulent times ahead.
Posted inHealth
Long Beach nurses to strike May 22 in protest of pay, working conditions
As many as 2,000 nurses from MemorialCare’s Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital are expected to participate.
Posted inPolitics
Long Beach loses $9.5 million in social welfare programs as Trump Admin dismantles AmeriCorps service agency
The money was funding 79 positions across the city for young workers seeking experience in health care, education, shelters and other social services.