One of the most powerful political blocs in California, the Latino Caucus had to balance reining in Medi-Cal’s rising costs with helping undocumented immigrants. All but four overcame their misgivings and voted to freeze new enrollment and make other cuts to immigrant health insurance.
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Cats seized from Long Beach may soon be up for adoption, police say
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office may soon offer up the more than 100 cats saved from a Long Beach Woman’s U-Haul truck for adoption.
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Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured in North Long Beach collision
The crash occurred about 9:20 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Downey Avenue and South Street, the Long Beach Police Department reported.
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Faces of strength: The journey of children with cleft and craniofacial conditions
By: Melanie Blumenthal, M.D., pediatrician, Craniofacial Program, Stramski Children’s Developmental Center, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Each July, Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month shines a spotlight on children born with craniofacial conditions, including cleft lip and cleft palate. Craniofacial anomalies affect the structure of a child’s head and face and can significantly impact […]
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The last fireworks show on the Bay? Tens of thousands come to see show
An estimated 100,000 see the fireworks each year, including those crowded on beach, waiting in traffic or picnicking on the lawn and greenways along the canals.
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Illegal firework complaints have declined with tougher enforcement, city says
Last year, the most calls came from a neighborhood just south of Pacific Coast Highway and west of Redondo Avenue.
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Things to do: Fireworks, films and kids on bikes
Fireworks celebrations happen today, with Big Bang on the Bay, and tomorrow with the Queen Mary fireworks show.
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Theater review: Love collides with computers in ‘Ada and the Engine’ at Long Beach Playhouse
In the final weekend of its run at Long Beach Playhouse, “Ada and the Engine” may offer a quiet respite from all the July 4 pyrotechnics.
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Civil rights groups sue federal government over LA immigration raids
The proposed class-action suit alleges that DHS has unconstitutionally arrested and detained people in order to meet arbitrary arrest quotas set by the administration of President Donald Trump.
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Grocery workers reach deal, averting strike at Vons, Ralphs and other stores
No specific details of the proposed agreement were released, although union officials said it includes higher wages, additional pension contributions and improvements in health, welfare and staffing.