Back and neck pain are among the leading causes of disability, impacting millions of Americans and driving billions in healthcare costs each year. For many, the assumption is that surgery is inevitable—but MemorialCare Orthopedic & Spine Institute at Long Beach Medical Center is challenging that notion with the launch of its new Back & Neck […]
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Modern parenting means apps for sports, school and more. Where is the data going?
California is a national leader in data privacy. Yet state law has gaps that allow companies to collect and sell students’ data.
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Theater Review: Musical Theatre West’s throwback ‘Man of La Mancha’ is an emotional, must-see show Long Beach is lucky to have
You’ll be as moved as the audience was on opening night, rising to your feet in applause by the end of the tale.
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Neighbor battles apartment fire with garden hose, helping firefighters rescue woman inside
The woman was rushed to the hospital with critical burn injuries. A Fire Department spokesperson credited the neighbor’s “heroic actions” with slowing down the blaze.
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Long Beach Unified cuts hundreds of contracted teaching jobs
The district has sought to avoid laying off permanent staff as it seeks to close a large budget gap. Nevertheless, teachers say these latest cuts will be felt in the classroom.
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Cash-strapped Long Beach warns of looming cuts as it projects deficit up to $80 million next year
Departments are already looking for ways to save money, and service reductions appear inevitable after slipping tax revenue and canceled federal grants left the city relying on reserves to balance its budget.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including coffin decorating and a whole lot of dancing
Plus, an evening of free music and fun on The Promenade.
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A Long Beach woman began cooking free meals out of her home. Now she’s feeding hundreds.
A grassroots nonprofit called the Long Beach Food Coalition is providing people in need with home-cooked meals, no strings attached.
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New CA bill seeks to stop local police from helping ICE racially profile or detain observers
The bill would ban local law enforcement from helping federal agents with operations based on racial profiling, efforts to stop First Amendment speech or actions involving unauthorized military weapons.
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AI will soon listen to and review 911 calls in Long Beach
It will be used for quality assurance to make sure dispatchers are gathering all the necessary information for first responders.