Many California Democrats are reluctant to give up the state’s independently drawn congressional districts, but they say it’s a necessary step to counter gerrymanders in Republican states.
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Long Beach man pleads not guilty to sending cash to ISIS terrorists, possessing bomb
Authorities have not revealed what they think he planned to do with the makeshift bomb, which they say was found in his bedroom while agents arrested him.
Posted inLocal History
Long Beach’s Olympic history is on display in a new, free exhibit
As it ramps up to be a major part of the 2028 Games, our city is looking back on the role it played in 1932 and 1984 as well.
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Man sleeping on sidewalk killed when truck rolls over him, Long Beach police say
The rear wheels of the truck’s trailer rolled over the sidewalk as the truck’s driver made a turn at Oregon Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway, police said.
Posted inImmigration
U.S. immigrant population declines for first time in half a century, research shows
California is at the center of President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation campaign for unauthorized immigrants. Now, the population of immigrants is decreasing across the U.S.
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Beyond climate change: How solar power is transforming lives across California
In 2014, hundreds of teenagers gathered at El Dorado Park for a unique event. Nearly 80 teams of middle and high school students from 19 Long Beach schools arrived armed with miniature solar panels and motors to compete in a “Solar Grand Prix”. The challenge was simple: design a solar-powered car and race it down […]
Posted inPolitics
Kamala Harris swears in Rep. Robert Garcia as top Democrat on Congressional Oversight Committee
An envoy including some of the region’s top Democrats set up shop at Long Beach City Hall on Wednesday, with a swearing-in ceremony for Garcia as the ranking member for the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
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Compound — a Long Beach space for art, wellness, food and community — closes its doors
Compound contained a hybrid art gallery, a healing center, a retail space, and a restaurant. Organizers say it couldn’t overcome fundraising challenges.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a blues festival and a night market
Add your events at LBPostevents.com for a chance to be featured in our weekend roundup.
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Officers arrest robbery suspect who hid in wetlands along LA River, LBPD says
Police said he robbed a Bixby Knolls business at gunpoint before fleeing to the wetlands area along the LA River.