Rocky Meredith’s journey with Crohn’s disease began at the tender age of 10, setting her on a path filled with challenges and triumphs. Despite her youth, Rocky faced her diagnosis with strength and maturity, grappling with the complexities of a condition that disrupted her once carefree life. Before Rocky was diagnosed, she recalls a time […]
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Long Beach to host Memorial Day sunset ceremony honoring service members who have died
The public is invited to the free event Sunday evening to honor the memory of military service members who have died and to commemorate Long Beach’s 90-year history as a Naval city.
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Metro wants more police officers riding trains amid spike in high-profile crime
The current strategy, with three different police agencies patrolling different parts of the system “simply isn’t working,” one Metro board member said.
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Long Beach unveils plan for its new LGBTQ+ district on Broadway
Whimsical lighting, dozens of new trees and historical plaques emphasizing the area’s legacy as a “Gay Mecca” are all in the works.
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DUI checkpoint scheduled for Friday night in Long Beach
Operations like this are intended to deter impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel.
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Tons of smoked meats, whiskey tastings and music: The Long Beach BBQ Festival is Saturday
Get ready for a “barbecue paradise” at the Shoreline Aquatic Park from noon to 9 p.m. this Saturday.
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Man wounded in Rose Park shooting, Long Beach police say
The shooter fled in a vehicle before officers arrived, police said.
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Review: Thai District in Downtown Long Beach captures the flavor of Northern Thailand
Since opening in 2015, the popular Downtown restaurant has mastered the art of blending opulent decor with intimate dining experiences — and delicious food.
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Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes for homeless Californians. A year later, none have opened
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’d send tiny homes to San Jose, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego County. Why haven’t any materialized yet?
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Hangar-leasing company at Long Beach Airport ousts then sues its prominent CEO
Curt Castagna is a nationally known player in the aviation scene. His former employer is now accusing him of stealing company property to boost his own prospects — an allegation he denies.